Hey
The Blow Lyrics
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Why you didn't call me?
I waited for days
I can't believe you didn't call
Hey Boy
Why you didn't call me?
I waited for days
I can't believe you didn't call
B. You've got a girlfriend
C. You kinda thought I came on too strong or
D. I just wasn't your thing
No ring
Hey Boy
Why you didn't call me?
I waited for days
I can't believe you didn't call
When we sat outside for an hour at the party and talked
I thought something good could be starting
It's not a lot that I want
Just some talking
And really, you just injured my pride
Hey Boy
Why you didn't call me?
I waited for days
I can't believe you didn't call
Susan said that maybe you're scared
Shelly says there always is a reason
And Chris said you're probably surrounded by girls
And I'm just not one of them you're needing
The lyrics to The Blow's song Hey express the frustration and disappointment of a woman who has been waiting for a phone call from a man who she was interested in. The repetition of the phrase "Hey Boy, Why you didn't call me?" emphasizes her confusion and disbelief that he has not made contact. The chorus lists possible reasons for his lack of communication, including his sexual orientation, his relationship status, or simply that he wasn't interested.
The verse that follows describes a moment at a party where they sat outside and talked for an hour, giving the impression that there was a potential for something more. The woman explains that all she wants is some conversation, but his failure to reach out to her has hurt her pride. The lyrics then reference what other people have said about the situation, with Susan suggesting that he's scared, Shelly stating that there must be a reason, and Chris speculating that he's surrounded by other girls.
Overall, the lyrics communicate the frustration and confusion that can occur when someone fails to follow up after showing interest. The repetition of the chorus underscores the intensity of the woman's feelings, and the list of possible reasons for his silence points to the way that self-doubt can creep in when waiting for someone else to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Boy
Addressing the subject of the song - the boy who didn't call
Why you didn't call me?
Asking why the boy didn't call after they talked at the party
I waited for days
Expressing the singer's anticipation for a call
I can't believe you didn't call
Expressing the artist's disappointment that the boy didn't call
Hey Boy
Reiterating the address to the boy who didn't call
You're gay
One possible reason why the boy didn't call
You've got a girlfriend
Another possible reason why the boy didn't call
You kinda thought I came on too strong or
A third possible reason why the boy didn't call
I just wasn't your thing
A final possible reason why the boy didn't call
No ring
Perhaps the boy didn't call because he wasn't interested in a committed relationship
Hey Boy
Again addressing the boy who didn't call
When we sat outside for an hour at the party and talked
Recalling a specific moment of connection between the artist and the boy
I thought something good could be starting
Having hopes for a potential relationship
It's not a lot that I want
Stating simple desires for communication and connection
Just some talking
Further emphasizing the desire for meaningful conversation
And really, you just injured my pride
Acknowledging the hurt caused by the boy's lack of communication
Hey Boy
Once again addressing the boy who didn't call
Susan said that maybe you're scared
Speculating on possible reasons for the boy's behavior
Shelly says there always is a reason
Acknowledging that there must be a reason why the boy didn't call
And Chris said you're probably surrounded by girls
Suggesting that the boy may not have called because he has other romantic options
And I'm just not one of them you're needing
Concluding that the artist doesn't fit into the boy's romantic interests
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jade Harley but Worse
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
A: You’re gay
B: You’ve got a girlfriend
C: You kind of thought I came on too strong or
D: I just wasn’t your thing, no ring
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
And we sat
Outside for an hour at the party and talked
I though that something good could be starting
It’s not a lot that I want just some talking
Really you just injured my pride
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
Susan said that maybe you’re scared
Shelly says there always is a reason
And Chris said you’re probably surrounded by girls
And I’m just not one of them that you’re needing
K A L V I N ™
This song lives rent free in my head forever
Christina
I come back to this song all the damn time
jamsbasstar !i
This song just randomly pops up in my head
Jade Harley but Worse
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
A: You’re gay
B: You’ve got a girlfriend
C: You kind of thought I came on too strong or
D: I just wasn’t your thing, no ring
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
And we sat
Outside for an hour at the party and talked
I though that something good could be starting
It’s not a lot that I want just some talking
Really you just injured my pride
Hey boy
Why you didn’t call me?
I waited for days
I can’t believe you didn’t call
Susan said that maybe you’re scared
Shelly says there always is a reason
And Chris said you’re probably surrounded by girls
And I’m just not one of them that you’re needing
ithinkimkari
I hope he enjoys hearing this on his answering machine. It's pretty much everything I have to say.
Friendly Neighborhood Crackhead
this still what's up 9 years later
youdbettertube
On Tinder again after the end of a long term relationship. Been singing this song a lot lately 😒
blackrose2422
its like the sequel to call me maybe
windowzombie
Before call me maybe existed, time travel confirmed?
anesthesiuh
this song goes pretty hammer