At 16, Tim signed a contract with Sparrow Records. He recorded 2 albums with them: a self-titled release (1982) and "I Know You Think You Know" (1985). Tim also served as worship leader for Victory Outreach in Santa Ana, CA. under Dr. Sonny Argonzoni at this time.
1985 - Tim was asked to be the Artist in Residence for Church on the Rock in Rockwall, TX under Dr. Larry Lea (author of the #1 best-selling book, "Could You Not Tarry One Hour").
1987-1988 - Tim signed a co-venture deal with Frontline Records and began developing his own artists for that label. Tim also released his third project, "A True Story," with Frontline.
1989 - Tim signed a major distribution deal with Word Records and produced artists such as Kim Boyce and BeBe and CeCe Winans, among many others.
1990 - Stevie Wonder discovered Tim at a Hollywood Showcase. Tim signed a global artist, publishing and production deal with Motown Records, becoming one of the first caucasians to sign with them. Tim moved to Los Angeles, where he led worship and helped evangelist Tim Storey birth a Bible study out of actress Dianne Cannon's home. In under a year the Bible study (starting with only 13 members) moved to Hollywood and grew to over 1,000 members.
1994 - Tim became Pastor of Worship at the West Coast Worship Center in San Diego, CA., founded by Dr. Jerry Barnard. In late 1994, Tim signed a co-venture deal with Quincy Jones.
1999 - Tim became Worship Arts Director at Bishop Clarence McClendon's Church of the Harvest International.
2003-present - Tim attends Time in Destiny Church in Los Angeles, under the pasturage of Gary Zamora.
Most recently Tim signed a worldwide distribution deal with Universal Music Group. Tim continues to score film and television as well as produce and write for some of the biggest recording artists on the planet.
Hey You
Tim Miner Lyrics
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Hey you.
It's come to my attention that there's super hypertension in our way,
And, before it goes much farther, I've got something on my mind I must say,
Well, I heard that you've been dong public relations on my behalf,
When you point that bony finger, don't you know you've got four more pointing right back?
I'm gonna tell you what my heart says...
Hey you, over there,
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Hey you, over there,
Heaven knows when you don't show that you even care.
The world is getting smaller, 'cause the tales are getting taller every day,
'Stead of tearing down each other, we should build up one another - what can I say?
You've done so well at making promises, but your promises are making my heart break,
I'm gonna tell you what my heart says...
Hey you, over there,
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Hey you, over there
Hey you, over there, come here,
My friend has something to tell you,
Go ahead D-Boy...
You talk about people behind their back,
You see something wrong and then you attack,
Like bees on honey, ain't nothing funny,
Putting people down, all you want is money,
Stop what you're doing 'fore you wished you had,
Quit playing those games, 'cause God is mad,
You're gonna wake up one day and lose it all,
Decide right now, yeah, choose the call,
This ain't heads or tales, or save the whales,
If backbiting was a crime you'd be in jail,
So make your call, man, don't backbite,
Ask God for help and start to act right,
When it comes down to it, and this is the stinger,
do us all a favour: put down that finger,
Me and God together are fighting 'bout all the other people out there backbiting,
Word
Hey you, over there,
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Hey you, over there,
Heaven knows when you don't show that you even care,
Hey you, over there,
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Hey you, over there,
Heaven knows when you don't show that you even care,
Hey you, over there,
What you do comes back to you; you better be... you better beware,
Hey you
In Tim Miner's song Hey You, the lyrics address the issue of backbiting in society. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that there is tension and conflict which he believes is caused by backbiting. He then addresses a specific person who has been engaged in backbiting, pointing out that by attacking others, they are also setting themselves up for criticism. He notes that despite the person's promises, their actions are causing harm to others.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message that people need to be mindful of their actions because they will always come back to them in one way or another. The singer emphasizes that if people do not show care towards others, it will ultimately be reflected back to them. He also notes that the world is becoming increasingly hostile and that people need to start building one another up instead of tearing each other down.
The latter half of the song features a spoken word interjection from a different person who reinforces the message of the song. He emphasizes that people need to stop attacking others behind their back and instead act with kindness and integrity. He notes that ultimately, we are all responsible for our actions, and we need to be mindful of how we treat others.
Overall, Hey You is a powerful song that reminds listeners of the importance of treating others with respect and consideration. It sends a message that people need to be held accountable for their actions and that we all have a responsibility to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you,
Addressing someone, likely the person being spoken to.
Hey you.
Reiterating the address to the person being spoken to.
It's come to my attention that there's super hypertension in our way,
There is a great deal of stress and tension in our relationship or situation.
And, before it goes much farther, I've got something on my mind I must say,
Before things get worse, the artist needs to communicate something important.
Well, I heard that you've been doing public relations on my behalf,
The person being addressed has been speaking on behalf of the artist in public situations.
When you point that bony finger, don't you know you've got four more pointing right back?
When the person being addressed blames or criticizes the singer, they are also guilty of making mistakes and facing criticism.
You've done so well at making promises, but your promises are making my heart break,
While the person being addressed has made promises, these promises have resulted in heartache for the singer.
I'm gonna tell you what my heart says...
The artist is about to communicate their true feelings.
Hey you, over there,
Addressing the person being spoken to again.
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Actions have consequences and the person being addressed should be mindful of their behavior.
Heaven knows when you don't show that you even care.
When the person being addressed fails to display care or compassion, others will take notice, including a higher power.
The world is getting smaller, 'cause the tales are getting taller every day,
Rumors and gossip are becoming more prevalent, leading to a sense of interconnectedness in the world.
'Stead of tearing down each other, we should build up one another - what can I say?
Instead of criticizing and belittling each other, we should support and encourage each other.
Hey you, over there, come here,
Requesting the person being addressed to come closer or pay attention to something.
My friend has something to tell you,
The singer's friend wants to communicate something to the person being addressed.
Go ahead D-Boy...
Giving permission for the person named D-Boy to speak.
You talk about people behind your back,
The person being addressed gossips and speaks negatively about others when they are not present.
You see something wrong and then you attack,
When the person being addressed notices a problem, they respond with aggression and criticism rather than constructive feedback or assistance.
Like bees on honey, ain't nothing funny,
The person being addressed is quick to criticize and tear others down, which is not a positive or humorous trait.
Putting people down, all you want is money,
The person being addressed is motivated by a desire for financial gain, leading them to undermine and discredit others for their own benefit.
Stop what you're doing 'fore you wished you had,
The artist is warning the person being addressed to stop their harmful behavior before they regret the consequences of their actions.
Quit playing those games, 'cause God is mad,
The artist suggests that the person being addressed should stop their hurtful behavior, as it is not pleasing to a higher power.
You're gonna wake up one day and lose it all,
If the person being addressed continues their harmful behavior, they will eventually suffer the consequences and lose everything they value.
Decide right now, yeah, choose the call,
The artist is urging the person being addressed to make a decision about their behavior and choose a positive course of action.
This ain't heads or tales, or save the whales,
The decision the person being addressed needs to make is not insignificant or trivial, like choosing heads or tails or saving endangered animals.
If backbiting was a crime you'd be in jail,
The person being addressed's behavior is morally wrong and would be punishable by law if it were illegal.
So make your call, man, don't backbite,
The singer is emphasizing the importance of the person being addressed to make a positive decision and refrain from gossip and negativity towards others.
Ask God for help and start to act right,
The artist suggests that the person being addressed should seek divine assistance in making positive changes to their behavior.
When it comes down to it, and this is the stinger,
The following statement is impactful and may be surprising.
Do us all a favor: put down that finger,
The person being addressed should stop pointing fingers and blaming others for their problems or negative behavior.
Me and God together are fighting 'bout all the other people out there backbiting,
The singer and God are fighting against the negative behavior of gossiping and speaking badly about others.
Word
Concluding the statement with a slang term of agreement, similar to 'Amen'.
Hey you, over there,
Addressing the person being spoken to again.
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Reiterating that actions have consequences and that the person being addressed should be mindful of their behavior.
Heaven knows when you don't show that you even care,
Again, emphasizing that a higher power will take notice of the person being addressed's behavior towards others.
Hey you, over there,
Repeating the address to the person being spoken to.
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Reiterating that there are consequences for the person being addressed's behavior towards others.
Hey you, over there,
Repeating the address to the person being spoken to again.
What you do comes back to you; you better be... you better beware,
Ending the song with a final warning and reminder that actions have consequences and the person being addressed should be mindful of their behavior towards others.
Writer(s): Cindy Crose, Rhett Lawrence, Tim Miner
Contributed by Christopher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.