As part of the Neptunes, Williams has produced numerous hit singles for various recording artists. Williams has earned eleven Grammy Awards including two with the Neptunes. He currently owns a media venture that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art called i am OTHER, a multimedia creative collective and record label that serves as an umbrella for all of Pharrell Williams' endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream apparel, Billionaire Girls Club, textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel launched in 2012. The channel was launched on May 12, 2012 as part of YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative.
Hug Me
Pharrell Williams Lyrics
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Why do you insist on trying to give me away (hey, hey)
When they were too good and you wanted to shake them, who came?
I was your dirty boy, you're the new secret toy
Show me off and get your joy (who stayed in trouble with you?)
Oh, don't you want some more? Come on, I think they're gone
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up, would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Wake up, you're sleeping on me, playing this stupid game
(Hey, hey)
Why can't we flex on the world and make them say our name
(Hey)
Our favorite color's purple, we stay out past the curfew
My kung-fu grip will hurt you (who stayed in trouble with you?)
You dyed your hair like me, black so everyone can see
Your parents couldn't believe (you're either with me or doomed)
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya loosen up, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Would ya wanna take a picture?
(Hey)
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
The lyrics to Pharrell Williams's song "Hug Me" seem to be about a relationship that might not be perfect, but the two people involved are happy with each other, and they're not interested in other people's opinions. The first verse is directed towards someone else who is trying to give away the singer's partner to someone else. The singer seems to be upset that the person they love is being treated like an object that can be traded away. The partner they are referring to is compared to a dirty boy, i.e., someone who is not perfect, but the singer is willing to stick up for them no matter what.
The chorus seems to be an invitation to show physical affection, i.e., to hug. The singer is encouraging their partner to loosen up and come closer to them, rather than being so concerned with what other people think of them. The singer also mentions that they believe someone else wants to take a picture of them, possibly because their relationship is unusual or interesting in some way.
Later in the song, the singer talks about how they and their partner are rebelling against societal norms. Their favorite color is purple, they stay out past curfew, and the singer has a "kung-fu grip" that can hurt (which could be seen as a metaphor for their strength and loyalty). The partner they're with is someone who dyes their hair black to match the singer, even if their parents might disapprove. The chorus repeats again, with the singer asking their partner to hug them and not worry about others.
Overall, the song seems to be about the messy but genuine love between two people who don't fit into society's expectations. They are happy with each other and don't care what others think of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
I want your attention
Why do you insist on trying to give me away (hey, hey)
When they were too good and you wanted to shake them, who came?
Why do you try to get rid of me when you need me, who else did you turn to when you were in trouble?
I was your dirty boy, you're the new secret toy
Show me off and get your joy (who stayed in trouble with you?)
Oh, don't you want some more? Come on, I think they're gone
Our part is coming on (you're either with me or doomed)
I used to be your secret lover, now you're trying to show me off for your own pleasure. Are you interested in continuing our relationship? We have a chance to make things work now.
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up, would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Let's be affectionate towards each other and enjoy our company. Others may want to capture this moment on camera.
Wake up, you're sleeping on me, playing this stupid game
(Hey, hey)
Why can't we flex on the world and make them say our name
(Hey)
You're ignoring me and acting distant. Let's show off our love and make the world take notice.
Our favorite color's purple, we stay out past the curfew
My kung-fu grip will hurt you (who stayed in trouble with you?)
You dyed your hair like me, black so everyone can see
Your parents couldn't believe (you're either with me or doomed)
We have a lot in common and we're troublemakers. Your parents disapprove of us, but we can stick together and make it work.
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya loosen up, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Would ya wanna take a picture?
Would you please relax and enjoy this moment with me? Perhaps we can capture it in a photograph.
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Let's share an embrace and enjoy our time together. Others may want to document this moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pharrell L. Williams, Trey Parker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@reika290
Lyrics
Hey
Why do you insist on trying to give me away (hey, hey)
When they were too good and you wanted to shake them, who came?
I was your dirty boy, you're the new secret toy
Show me off and get your joy (who stayed in trouble with you?)
Oh, don't you want some more? Come on, I think they're gone
Our part is coming on (you're either with me or doomed)
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up, would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Wake up, you're sleeping on me, playing this stupid game
Why can't we flex on the world and make them say our name
Our favorite color's purple, we stay out past the curfew
My kung-fu grip will hurt you (who stayed in trouble with you?)
You dyed your hair like me, black so everyone can see
Your parents couldn't believe (you're either with me or doomed)
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya loosen up, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Oh would ya, would ya, would ya
Would ya wanna take a picture?
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
Hug me (bring it in)
Would ya loosen up? Would ya
Hug me? (Bring it in)
I think they wanna take a picture
@somethingsomething3996
Lorde has such a beautiful voice, this is really one of her best works
@bigantdud3499
Ya ya
@Alice.k908
I am lorde ya ya
@reiluei
what do you mean lorde?
@bigantdud3499
@@reiluei in a South Park episode randy reveals he has been lorde the whole time
@higachaka
@@reiluei and Randy is voiced by Trey Parker who sings this song
@pizzamemess
the fact that a south park creator worked on this song is honestly amazing.
@devorahi
true he kinda sounds like hes making randys voice
@d3xtny_
@@devorahi Yeahhh!!
@Hamburgerhelper426
I knew it sounded like randy marsh