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
The song “Hey You!” by Tim Miner talks about the importance of being mindful of our actions towards others. The lyrics highlight the idea of karma and warns that what we do will come back to us in one way or another. It talks about a person who has been making promises but not keeping them, causing heartbreak to the singer. However, instead of pointing fingers, the song encourages people to build each other up instead of tearing each other down and to be mindful of their actions as they will always come back to them.
The song also touches on the topic of backbiting and criticizing others behind their backs, emphasizing the idea that if you wouldn’t say it to their face, don’t say it at all. The lyrics also suggest turning to God for guidance and help in making the right decisions.
Overall, “Hey You!” is a reminder that our actions have consequences and that it’s important to treat others with kindness and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you,
I want to get your attention and talk to you about something important.
Hey you.
I really need to talk to you, so please listen.
It's come to my attention that there's super hypertension in our way,
I have noticed that there is a big problem we need to address.
And, before it goes much farther, I've got something on my mind I must say,
I want to say something before the situation gets worse.
Well, I heard that you've been dong public relations on my behalf,
I've heard that you've been speaking on my behalf to others.
When you point that bony finger, don't you know you've got four more pointing right back?
When you point the finger at someone else, remember you also have flaws.
You've done so well at making promises, but your promises are making my heart break,
Although you are good at making promises, you are not keeping them, and it hurts me.
I'm gonna tell you what my heart says...
I want to express my true feelings.
Hey you, over there,
I'm still talking to you and want to get your attention again.
What you do comes back to you; you better beware,
Your actions will have consequences, so be careful of what you do.
Heaven knows when you don't show that you even care.
Even if you don't show it, others can tell if you don't genuinely care.
The world is getting smaller, 'cause the tales are getting taller every day,
The world seems smaller because lies are becoming more common.
'Stead of tearing down each other, we should build up one another - what can I say?
Instead of criticizing each other, we should support one another.
Hey you, over there, come here,
I want to have a conversation with you, so come closer.
My friend has something to tell you,
My friend has something important to say to you.
You talk about people behind their back,
You say negative things about people when they are not around.
You see something wrong and then you attack,
You tend to attack and criticize others for their mistakes.
Like bees on honey, ain't nothing funny,
This situation is not funny, nor is it something to be taken lightly.
Putting people down, all you want is money,
You degrade others to make yourself more successful or wealthy.
Stop what you're doing 'fore you wished you had,
You will regret your actions if you do not change them.
Quit playing those games, 'cause God is mad,
God is unhappy with your behavior and actions.
You're gonna wake up one day and lose it all,
Someday you will suffer the consequences of your negative actions.
Decide right now, yeah, choose the call,
You have the power to make a change, so choose to do good.
This ain't heads or tales, or save the whales,
This is not a trivial matter, nor is it something that can be solved easily.
If backbiting was a crime you'd be in jail,
If talking negatively behind someone's back was a crime, you would be punished.
So make your call, man, don't backbite,
Make a positive change and stop talking negatively about others.
Ask God for help and start to act right,
Seek guidance from God and start to make positive changes in your life.
When it comes down to it, and this is the stinger,
This is the challenging part that you need to confront.
do us all a favour: put down that finger,
Stop pointing the finger at others and focus on your own faults.
Me and God together are fighting 'bout all the other people out there backbiting, Word
God and I are working together to combat negative talk behind people's backs, amen.
What you do comes back to you; you better be... you better beware,
Your actions will have consequences, so be careful.
Contributed by Arianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.