"U + Ur Hand" is credited for re-energizing Pink's career in the US and sales of I'm Not Dead in the country, as the album re-entered the Billboard 200 with the song's success, after weeks out of the chart. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Pink's seventh top-ten hit on the chart, and was ranked number 29 on Billboard's year-end chart for 2007. The single performed well internationally, peaking atop the radio charts of the Czech Republic and Hungary and reaching the top 10 in over 10 other countries.
U + Ur Hand
P!nk Lyrics
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Lookin' tight, feeling nice; it's a cock fight
I can tell I just know that it's going down, tonight
At the door, we don't wait 'cause we know them
At the bar, six shots just beginnin'
That's when dick head put his hands on me
But ya see
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over, before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
Midnight, I'm drunk; I don't give a fuck
Wanna dance by myself; guess you're out of luck
Don't touch, back up, I'm not the one
Buh-bye
Listen up, it's just not happenin'
You can say what you want to your boyfriends
Just let me have my fun tonight, a'ight
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over, before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
You're in the corner with your boys; you bet them five bucks
You'd get the girl that just walked in, but she thinks you suck
We didn't get all dressed up just for you to see
So quit spilling your drinks on me
You know you are
High five and talking shit
But you are going home alone
Aren't ya?
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over, before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
'Cause you know it's over, before it began
Keep your drink, just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
P!nk’s song “U + Ur Hand” is an empowering anthem about a woman rejecting unwanted advances from a man while enjoying a night out with her friends. The lyrics paint a picture of a confident and self-assured woman who knows what she wants and won’t put up with any nonsense.
The song starts with P!nk going out on the late night, feeling good and looking tight. She knows something is going down tonight, but she’s not distracted from having a good time by an unwanted visit from “dick head” who puts his hands on her. This leads to the chorus where she declares that she’s not there for anyone’s entertainment and won’t tolerate any attempts to mess with her.
The second verse describes P!nk hitting her stride as she gets drunk and dances by herself, telling anyone who comes within range to back off. She doesn’t need anyone to make her night, and the only thing she wants from anyone is their money. The bridge is a taunt aimed at a group of men who are betting on who can get with her, but she’s not interested in any of them.
“U + Ur Hand” is a classic P!nk song, combining a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm with lyrics that empower and inspire, encouraging women to stand up for themselves and reject unwanted attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it out, goin' out on the late night
Getting ready to go out for a late-night adventure.
Lookin' tight, feeling nice; it's a cock fight
Dressed up and feeling good, ready for some confrontation and competition.
I can tell I just know that it's going down, tonight
Confident that something exciting is going to happen tonight.
At the door, we don't wait 'cause we know them
Skipping the line at the entrance because of connections with the club personnel.
At the bar, six shots just beginnin'
Starting the night off with six shots of alcohol.
That's when dick head put his hands on me
Encountering an unwanted and disrespectful physical touch from a guy.
But ya see
However, let me make it clear.
I'm not here for your entertainment
I didn't come here to please you.
You don't really wanna mess with me tonight
You will regret it if you try to mess with me.
Just stop and take a second
Pause and realize what's happening.
I was fine before you walked into my life
I was already happy and content before you came along.
'Cause you know it's over, before it began
I already know how this situation is going to end.
Keep your drink, just give me the money
I don't want your drink, just give me the money you owe me.
It's just you and your hand tonight
You'll be spending tonight alone.
Midnight, I'm drunk; I don't give a fuck
It's midnight and I'm drunk, I don't care about anything anymore.
Wanna dance by myself; guess you're out of luck
I want to dance alone, so you'll have to find someone else to dance with.
Don't touch, back up, I'm not the one
Don't touch me and stay away, I won't put up with any nonsense.
Buh-bye
Goodbye, I'm done with you.
Listen up, it's just not happenin'
Just listen to me, it's not going to happen the way you want it to.
You can say what you want to your boyfriends
You can talk all you want to your friends, but it won't change anything.
Just let me have my fun tonight, a'ight
Just let me enjoy my night, okay?
You're in the corner with your boys; you bet them five bucks
You're standing in the corner with your friends, betting on whether or not you can get with me.
You'd get the girl that just walked in, but she thinks you suck
You thought you had a chance with the new girl, but she's not interested in you.
We didn't get all dressed up just for you to see
I didn't put on this outfit just to impress you.
So quit spilling your drinks on me
Stop being careless and spilling your drinks on me.
You know you are
You know you're being a jerk.
High five and talking shit
You and your friends are celebrating and talking trash.
But you are going home alone
Despite your boasting, you'll be leaving this place alone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUKASZ GOTTWALD, MAX MARTIN, ALECIA MOORE, ALECIA B MOORE, RAMI YACOUB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fuffuster
Pink is a perfect example of how to do pop right.
@cfrench61995
She's amazing- consistent and strong!!!
@yvantheimpactreviewer3158
for real, she`s litterly the only one that kept it real and original
@Riskbreaker_Riot
Holly H and I hope to see her continue to make music.
@Fuffuster
***** Same!
@alexis5519
Holly H Amen to that
@gracejohnson2185
This song has such a strong feminist message.
@sociallyaccept985
Please don't ruin this song for me. Lol jkjk :D
@lucasherissontrindade6862
Anthony Barnhart What your problem whit Feminism?
.@sociallyaccept985
Oh I don't think that theirs anything wrong with 1st and 2nd wave feminism, but 3rd wave is kinda not needed in my opinion,