Referred to by some as ”19th Century Indie pop”, The Brobecks began in Clearfield, Utah. They have released 4 studio albums, their most popular being Violent Things.
SPIN Magazine has referred to them as ”Adorable, intelligent indie-pop.”
BAND MEMBERS INCLUDE:
2003- Present
Dallon Weekes (Frontman/Bass/Songwriting)
2003-2007
Michael Gross (Frontman/Guitar/Songwriting)
2003-2005
Matt Glass (Drums/Production)
Bryan Szymanski (Keyboard)
2003-2004
Casey Durrans (Guitar)
2003-2003
Scott Jones (Frontman/Guitar)
2005-2007
Dave Chisholm (Keyboard/Songwriting)
Nate Leslie (Drums)
2008-2009
Josh Rheault (Keyboard)
Conner Doyle (Guitar)
Drew Davidson (Drums)
2009-2009
Ryan Seaman (Drums)
Hey You
The Brobecks Lyrics
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Why you've got to put us down?
Hey you
Well you've got to listen now
Hey there
No we don't care
For your style
No we don't care to walk a mile
You don't want to mess with us
You don't want to mess with us
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
And hey kids
They only want you if
You're a star
Hey kids
They only want you if
You get far
You don't want to mess with us
You don't want to mess with us
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
Hey you
Why you've got to
Put us down
The Brobecks's song Hey You seems to be a critique of society's obsession with fame and success. The lyrics are filled with a sense of apathy and disillusionment, as the band seems to be resigned to their current situation. The first verse addresses someone who is putting them down, perhaps someone who doesn't believe in their potential for success. The band responds rather nonchalantly, saying that they don't care for that person's style and that they're tired and don't care much about anything.
The second verse is addressed to kids who dream of being famous. The band seems to be warning these kids that fame isn't all it's cracked up to be and that they will only want you if you're a star and you get far. The overall message of the song seems to be that success and fame aren't everything, and that sometimes it's okay to just be where you are and not strive for anything more.
The song is also musically interesting, with a catchy guitar riff and a sing-along chorus. The vocals are raw and emotional, and the band's indie-rock sound fits well with the message of the song. Overall, Hey You is a well-crafted critique of society's obsession with success and fame, and a reminder that sometimes it's okay to just be.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you
Addressing an unknown person with contempt
Why you've got to put us down?
Why do you persistently criticize and belittle us?
Hey you
Reasserting the contemptuous tone directed at the unknown person
Well you've got to listen now
You must pay attention to what we have to say
Hey there
Addressing another person in a casual manner
No we don't care
We are indifferent to your opinions/actions
For your style
Particularly pertaining to your manner of doing things
Hey there
A repetition of the initial casual address
No we don't care to walk a mile
We are not willing to go out of our way for your sake
You don't want to mess with us
It would be unwise to get on our bad side
You don't want to mess with us
Repetition of prior line for emphasis
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
We are too exhausted and apathetic to actively engage with any conflict
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
We don't feel like going out or participating in any activity
And hey kids
Addressing a group of young people in a friendly way
They only want you if
They only pay attention to you in case
You're a star
You are celebrated/talented/successful
Hey kids
Repeating the friendly address to the young group
They only want you if
A repetition of the prior meaning
You get far
Only if you achieve great things or make a name for yourself
You don't want to mess with us
A repetition of the prior warning
You don't want to mess with us
Repeating for emphasis again
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
Restating the exhaustion and apathy as the reason for not wanting any conflict
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
Repeating the lack of motivation for leading an active life
Hey you
Closing off the song with the same contemptuous tone as the beginning
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lenka
Lyrics ♡
Hey you
Why you've got to put us down?
Hey you
Well you've got to listen now
Hey there
No we don't care
For your style
Hey there
No we don't care to walk a mile
You don't want to mess with us
You don't want to mess with us
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
And hey kids
They only want you if
You're a star
Hey kids
They only want you if
You get far
You don't want to mess with us
You don't want to mess with us
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
Hey you
Why you've got to
Put us down
Lenka
Lyrics ♡
Hey you
Why you've got to put us down?
Hey you
Well you've got to listen now
Hey there
No we don't care
For your style
Hey there
No we don't care to walk a mile
You don't want to mess with us
You don't want to mess with us
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
And hey kids
They only want you if
You're a star
Hey kids
They only want you if
You get far
You don't want to mess with us
You don't want to mess with us
'Cause we're too tired and we don't care
'Cause we're too tired to go anywhere
Hey you
Why you've got to
Put us down
Casual Rocker
Why do Brobecks songs always pull at my heart strings?
Carmyn Grapperhaus
an underrated album
Rosie Watson-Holmes
an underrated band tho :/
Extravagant Penguin
This is so different! I love the vibe
Anne Homann
When I clicked on the Video I thought About the pink floyd song and now it actually reminds me About it especially the drums in the beginning
Rosie Watson-Holmes
Dallon screaming in the background with that childish voice aHhH-
frogpogz
hey kids, they only want you if youre a star.
hey kids, they only want you if you get far.
Lizard the Wizard
Woah
nobody likes the opening band
this isnt dallon singing is it?