Hey Hey Hallelujah
Rachel Platten [feat. Andy Grammer] Lyrics
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I'm turning you on
Yeah your head's saying danger, danger
but your heart must be drunk
And I know you don't settle
and I know you're not weak
But I think you can't help it, help it
when it comes to me ooh
I really got a hold on you, you're begging me for more
You never seen nobody do the things I do before singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
Yeah I drive you crazy and your heart's about to break
You're begging me for mercy, don't know how much you can take, singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
Tonight I'm so cold
not calling you back
But tomorrow we'll cuddle, cuddle
my legs in your lap (you know it)
And your friends tried to warn you
Said she'll tear you apart
she's nothing but trouble, trouble
She's playing you hard
I really got a hold on you, you're begging me for more
You never seen nobody do the things I do before singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
Yeah I drive you crazy and your heart's about to break
You're begging me for mercy, don't know how much you can take, singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
I don't know what you do to me
Baby don't worry, I'm sugar and sweet
I don't know what you do to me
Baby don't worry, I'm good as can be
I don't know what you do to me
Baby don't worry, I'm sugar and sweet
I don't know what you do to me
Baby don't worry, I'm good as can be
I'm singing hallelujah when you touch me
Hallelujah, Jeff Buckley
Coming home to all my clothes out on the street yeah
Five minutes later asking me where we eating
Makin' me feel good when you put me on my knees
And love me like you should
you make me wanna scream Hallelujah, can't win
I don't wanna lose you, all in
I really got a hold on you, you're begging me for more
You never seen nobody do the things I do before singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah (hey hallelujah)
Yeah I drive you crazy and your heart's about to break
You're begging me for mercy, don't know how much you can take, singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
I really got a hold on you, you're begging me for more
You never seen nobody do the things I do before singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah (hey)
Yeah I drive you crazy and your heart's about to break
You're begging me for mercy, don't know how much you can take, singing
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah, ujah
The song "Hey Hey Hallelujah" by Rachel Platten feat. Andy Grammer is about a woman who recognizes that the man she is with is constantly being warned by his friends about the possible danger she poses to him because she is so captivating. Despite this, she sings that he can't stay away from her and she has a hold on him. She mentions that she'll act cold to him one night, and then they'll cuddle the next day, and that he never knows what he's getting into with her. The chorus is a repetition of "Hey Hey Hallelujah" where she sings that she drives him crazy, but he can't get enough of her.
Throughout the song, the woman sings about how she understands that she's trouble, but she still believes that the man can't resist her. This dynamic is one where she uses her powers of attraction to keep him interested and coming back, despite the risks. The song is a fun, upbeat pop song that showcases Platten and Grammer's vocal abilities and songwriting.
Overall, the song is about the dangerous attraction that often exists between two people who know they are not good for each other. Despite knowing this, their passion and excitement keep them coming back for more.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm turning you up
I'm getting your attention
I'm turning you on
I'm making you interested
Yeah your head's saying danger, danger
You know I'm trouble
but your heart must be drunk
But you can't help but feel drawn to me
And I know you don't settle
I know you have high standards
and I know you're not weak
I know you're a strong person
But I think you can't help it, help it
But I think you can't resist me
when it comes to me ooh
When it comes to me, you're attracted to me
I really got a hold on you, you're begging me for more
I have a strong grip on you, you want more of me
You never seen nobody do the things I do before singing
I do things that nobody else has done before
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
I make you feel good, and it's a cause for celebration
Yeah I drive you crazy and your heart's about to break
I make you go insane, and nearly break your heart
You're begging me for mercy, don't know how much you can take, singing
You're pleading for mercy, but you can't handle how much you want me
Tonight I'm so cold
I'm distant from you tonight
not calling you back
I'm not responding to your calls
But tomorrow we'll cuddle, cuddle
But tomorrow we'll be affectionate
my legs in your lap (you know it)
I'll put my legs on your lap and you'll enjoy it
And your friends tried to warn you
Your friends have warned you about me
Said she'll tear you apart
They said I'll hurt you badly
she's nothing but trouble, trouble
They think I'm just bad news
She's playing you hard
They think I'm manipulating you
I don't know what you do to me
I don't understand how you affect me
Baby don't worry, I'm sugar and sweet
Don't worry, I'm actually a nice person
Coming home to all my clothes out on the street yeah
I come home to find my clothes on the street
Five minutes later asking me where we eating
You quickly change the subject and ask where we're eating
Makin' me feel good when you put me on my knees
You make me feel good when I'm down on my knees
And love me like you should
You love me the way you're supposed to
you make me wanna scream Hallelujah, can't win
I'm so happy with you that it's almost overwhelming, but I'm afraid to lose you
I don't wanna lose you, all in
I don't want to lose you, I'm all in
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah
I make you feel good, and it's a cause for celebration
(hey hallelujah)
Yeah, it's worth celebrating
Hey hey hallelujah, hey hey hallelujah, ujah
I make you feel good, and it's a cause for celebration
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN BOGART, CAROLINE AILIN, EMANUEL S KIRIAKOU, ZUKHAN BEY
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