Hey You
Quireboys (London Quireboys) Lyrics
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And everything she was dreaming of
She don't want me, that's alright
Ain't no reason, no time to fight, yeah
I caught you out, no word of a lie
Seen you walking with another guy
All you said and all you done
Chorus:
Hey you, what can I do
Can't you stand by your man
Like the other girls can
Hey you, what can I do
Can't you stand by your man
Like the other girls can
All the girls can
Show me how this happened so fast
All you wanted and all you asked
I gave it all, my everything
That's what you wanted and don't complain
Sure it's sad now, that's a fact
Made a fool of me behind my back
All the stories and all them lies
Oh baby, you never compromised, yeah
Chorus
All the girls can
The lyrics to the Quireboys' song Hey You tell a story of a young man named Jenny who falls in love with a shy girl. Despite giving her everything she wants and needs, she chooses to walk away from him and be with another guy. The singer is understandably heartbroken and feels betrayed by the person he loved. He confronts her about it, but she doesn't seem to care. The chorus of the song is a call for her to stand by her man, like other girls do. The song is a representation of emotions that most people have gone through at least once in their life - that of unrequited love and betrayal.
The song's lyrics are emotive, with the story being told from the singer's perspective, allowing the listener to feel the raw pain and sadness in his voice. The use of repetition in the chorus also highlights the helplessness the singer feels. The song has a powerful message and is particularly poignant to anyone who has experienced heartbreak, rejection, or betrayal. The soothing rhythm of the music, combined with the melancholic lyrics, makes for a touching and heart-wrenching song.
Line by Line Meaning
Jenny was a shy girl, I gave her my love
Once upon a time, there was a timid girl named Jenny whom I showered with affection.
And everything she was dreaming of
I fulfilled all her hopes and desires.
She don't want me, that's alright
Unfortunately, she no longer desires my love, but I will not force her to stay.
Ain't no reason, no time to fight, yeah
It's pointless to argue over the reason why she lost love for me, so I'm moving on.
I caught you out, no word of a lie
I saw you walking with another man; it's the truth, without exaggeration.
Seen you walking with another guy
I witnessed you taking a walk with a male who isn't me.
All you said and all you done
I remembered everything you said and did in our relationship.
Oh baby, you did me wrong, yeah
You betrayed me, and that's not ok.
Chorus:
Refrain
Hey you, what can I do
Hey, I'm talking to you, and I'm curious to know what can be done to fix our situation.
Can't you stand by your man
Can't you be loyal and stick by my side like other women do for their partners?
Like the other girls can
Other women can do it, so why can't you?
Show me how this happened so fast
Please demonstrate and explain how our relationship ended so suddenly.
All you wanted and all you asked
I granted all your wants and needs in our relationship.
That's what you wanted and don't complain
What I provided was what you asked for, so please don't complain about it.
Sure it's sad now, that's a fact
I'm saddened by our current situation, and it's the truth.
Made a fool of me behind my back
You deceived me without my knowledge and made me look foolish.
All the stories and all them lies
I've heard all the tales you've spun and all the lies you've told.
Oh baby, you never compromised, yeah
You never compromised or tried to make things work, which is unfortunate.
Chorus
Refrain
All the girls can
All other women can be loyal, so it's possible for her as well.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANZ PLASA, GARY KROSSNOFF, MICHELLE LEONARD
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