Hey You! Get Off My Mountain
The Dramatics Lyrics
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Hey you, get off my cloud
Hey you, get off my mountain
You're just trying to
Bring me down
And you laugh in my face
Make me feel like a clown
That kind of action I don't need
(I don't need that kind of action)
That kind of heartache I can't use
(I can't use that kind of heartache)
That kind of loving I can do without
So go and play your games with someone new
Hey you (hey you), get off my mountain
Hey you, get off my cloud
Hey you (hey you), get off my mountain
You're just trying to (you're just trying to)
You're just trying to
Bring me down
That kind of action I don't need
(I don't need that kind of action)
And that kind of heartache I can't use
(I can't use that kind of heartache)
That kind of loving I can do without
So go and play your games with someone new
Hey you (hey you), get off my mountain
Hey you (hey you), get off my cloud (stay off of my cloud)
Hey you, get off my mountain
You're just trying to (you're just trying to)
I said you're just trying to
Bring me down
You're trying, you're trying
You're trying, you're trying
The Dramatics' song "Hey You! Get Off My Mountain" speaks to the idea of someone affecting your life negatively and trying to bring you down. The singer is asking the person to get away from them and stop trying to bring them down. The person in question is laughing in the singer's face and making them feel like a clown. The singer acknowledges that they need to put this person in their place, as they don't need this kind of action, heartache, or loving. The singer tells the person to go play their games with someone new and leave them alone.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in different ways, but the most common interpretation is that they are about a toxic relationship. The person the singer is addressing could be someone they were romantically involved with, a friend who's negatively affecting their life, or even a family member who's bringing them down. The lyrics are a reminder that people don't always have your best interests at heart, and it's important to protect yourself from those who are trying to bring you down.
Overall, "Hey You! Get Off My Mountain" is a powerful and emotional song with a clear message. The lyrics remind us that it's okay to stand up for ourselves and demand that people treat us with respect. The song has resonated with audiences for decades and continues to be a popular and timeless hit.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, get off my mountain
Stop trying to bring me down and get out of my life
Hey you, get off my cloud
Stop trying to be a burden on me and stop hitching a ride in my life
Hey you, get off my mountain
You're still trying to bring me down even though I want you out of my life
You're just trying to
Bring me down
You want to ruin my life and my happiness and I won't let you succeed
And you laugh in my face
Make me feel like a clown
You mock me and make me feel foolish or inferior
Baby, I think I better put you in your place
I need to stand up for myself and make it clear that I won't tolerate your behavior anymore
That kind of action I don't need
(I don't need that kind of action)
I don't need negativity or toxic behavior in my life
That kind of heartache I can't use
(I can't use that kind of heartache)
I can't handle any more pain, heartache, or drama from you
That kind of loving I can do without
So go and play your games with someone new
I don't need your kind of love, which is manipulative and hurtful. Go find someone else to play your games with
You're trying, you're trying
You're trying, you're trying
You're still trying to bring me down and I won't stand for it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Hester
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marvacampbellwebb7955
One of the BEST breakup songs EVER recorded!!!❤
@seanjenkins331
The Dramatics really were one of the best singing groups. They had a baritone and a high tenor who could really sing and the harmonies were emaculant
@janicewinn4090
Classic R&B music never goes out of style. So sadly missed these days.
@stephenfinney1257
this song is 50 yrs old I was just hitting hi school. When we have an event us old schoolers can't get on the floor because of all the youngsters. You are right never goes out of style
@youandme8031
The Detroit groups and sound will live forever!
@mickishel
White girl here who is 67 years old...lived in Pittsburgh where I was born listening to WAMO fm.... have a multicultural and multiracial family...soul from the 60s and 70s touch my heart.
@bmdumas49
Another hit by Tony Hester, who wrote and arranged a lot of Dramatics songs, yet is practically unknown in R&B music history. Your music will never be forgotten. RIP Tony Hester
@oranpayne1007
bmdumas49 I absolutely agree Tony Hester should be up their with the best music writers and producers of all time. I mean like gamble and huff, smokey Robinson, Holland Dozier Holland, Dr. Dre. had he lived instead of getting killed trying to cop some heroin, he would be right their RIP TONY HESTER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ALONG WITH THE GREAT WEE GEE HOWARD, RON BANKS, AL WILKINS
@RobertSmith-le8hv
Love this song man
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@JerseyGirlForLife609
bmdumas49 .....Amen....Unsung...