Musically, the band has been compared by critics to The Black Crowes, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Cream for their blues-tinged, instrumentally sparse arrangements. Lyrically, The Elms continue to gravitate towards writing songs revolving around observations of their small-town upbringing and the struggles facing many middle-Americans.
The Elms were known for their raucous, energetic live performances, and were for some time considered by many to be one of the top new live rock bands in America. The band's U.S. touring in 2006-2008 saw them perform with Goo Goo Dolls, Cracker, Shooter Jennings, Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys, Will Hoge, Gin Blossoms, and rock legend Peter Frampton among others.
On June 1, 2010, the band announced via their website that they were amicably parting ways after ten years together. They simultaneously released a digital-only boxed set of unreleased and live material called "STOPPIN' ON A DIME" to clear out the vaults and give fans a parting gift.
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Band members are: Owen Thomas (vocals, guitar), Christopher D. Thomas (drums, vocals), Thomas Daugherty (guitar, vocals), and Nathan W. Bennett (bass guitar, vocals).
Hey Hey
The Elms Lyrics
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What's the prize if we won it?
If we won it?
Yeah, hey, hey girls! Hey, hey girls!
What's the world
Got to offer?
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
Yeah, hey, hey you! Hey, hey you!
Is it true,all the rumours?
All the rumours?
Yeah, hey, hey I! Hey, hey Iâ?¦
Should've tried - tried this sooner.
Tried this sooner.
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
You can't ever take it, or fake itâ?¦
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
You can't ever take it, or fake itâ?¦ Hey, hey, hey!
If you want it, you got it, and everybody's gonna bow down sometime.
If you want it, you got it, and everybody's gonna bow down sometime.
Yeah, hey, hey guys! Hey, hey guys!
What's the prize if we won it?
If we won it?
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
You can't ever take it, or fake itâ?¦
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
You can't ever take it, or fake itâ?¦ Hey hey hey!
The Elms's song Hey Hey appears to be an upbeat and optimistic song. The lyrics present several statements aimed at an audience, with the recurring phrase "hey, hey" that seems to indicate an invitation to join in or take part in something positive. The lyrics revolve around the questions of what we could achieve and what the world can offer us, accompanied by occasional skepticism and doubt.
The upbeat tone and the words "need it," "buy it," "prize," "won it," "true," and "rumors" suggest that the song may be about achieving materialistic or superficial accomplishments, such as achieving success or fame. The phrase "you can't ever take it or fake it" implies that this success is genuine and cannot be artificially created.
In the final repetition of the phrase "If you want it, you got it," the lyrics call for a bow down from the audience, implying that the overall message of the song is to inspire or motivate people towards a highly-desired, but potentially difficult to achieve, goal.
Overall, while the song conveys an empowering message, it could also be interpreted as a reminder of the consequences of the pursuit of materialistic success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, hey, hey guys! Hey, hey guys!
Excited greeting to a group of guys.
What's the prize if we won it?
Curiosity about the prize for winning.
If we won it?
Questioning if winning is possible.
Yeah, hey, hey girls! Hey, hey girls!
Excited greeting to a group of girls.
What's the world
Curiosity about the world and its offerings.
Got to offer?
Asking what the world can provide.
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
Assurance that what is needed has been acquired and cannot be taken away or replicated.
You can't ever take it, or fake it… Hey, hey, hey!
Reinforcing that what is owned cannot be taken or mimicked by anyone.
Yeah, hey, hey you! Hey, hey you!
Excited greeting to an individual.
Is it true, all the rumours?
Asking if all the rumors are true.
All the rumours?
Requesting confirmation of the rumors.
Yeah, hey, hey I! Hey, hey I...
Excited greeting to self.
Should've tried - tried this sooner.
Regret that something wasn't tried earlier.
If you want it, you got it, and everybody's gonna bow down sometime.
Encouragement that what is wanted can be obtained, and eventually everyone will acknowledge its worth.
Yeah, hey, hey guys! Hey, hey guys!
Excited greeting to a group of guys.
What's the prize if we won it?
Curiosity about the prize for winning.
If we won it?
Questioning if winning is possible.
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
Assurance that what is needed has been acquired and cannot be taken away or replicated.
You can't ever take it, or fake it… Hey, hey, hey!
Reinforcing that what is owned cannot be taken or mimicked by anyone.
If you need it, you got it! I found it, I bought it!
Assurance that what is needed has been acquired and cannot be taken away or replicated.
You can't ever take it, or fake it… Hey, hey, hey!
Reinforcing that what is owned cannot be taken or mimicked by anyone.
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Cori Gtz
This song brings back very nice memories of when I was a child.❤️
Ricky
Holy crap😱😱😱 I just stumbled on this song not really knowing what it was. And it unlocked a very precious memory back when I was a little kid😂 I haven’t heard this in YEARS😂 I can’t believe I found this!
Forman Cfore
Still remember this song even after 12 years!
Szilard Fineas Covasa
Same!
The Christian Store of Cedar Rapids
55 seconds . . . One of the best first to second verse transitions in a song EVER!
Harry Pearce
This is so joyous and sad at the exact same time. 10 years ago, I went on a revival with a band, and they played me this song, and I loved it. I never knew the name of this band, and the people I went on revival with and me had a falling out. From time to time, I would try to find this song, with no success until today. I just looked up their website, and they already disbanded, lol. I completely missed their whole career. Too bad, loved this song, would have liked other songs I am sure...
martinone9
“You’re Glowing” from this album is one of my most favorite songs ever.
Not Applicable
Hey hey hey! Love the elms! A shame they aren't more known
Cesar Pizzurno
2023 y me sigue encantando
Hannah Sharma
It took me years of searching to find this album again 🥰