Hey
Tom Milsom Lyrics
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Where are you going?
This is why the rules were made.
Hey, stop that!
What are you doing?
Though the fence is still electrocuted
you could still be prosecuted
and I know you think it moot
but it will,
but it will.
Hey, stop that!
What are you doing?
You wont get away with this!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey…
The song "Hey" by Tom Milsom speaks of a person who is being reckless and careless, willing to break rules and take risks without considering the consequences. It seems like someone is trying to reason with this person, telling them to stop and think about what they are doing. The first line "Hey, stop that!" is repeated throughout the song, indicating the urgency and importance of the message.
The artist talks about how rules are made for a reason and that they should be followed. The electric fence symbolizes a barrier that they shouldn't cross, but the person is stubborn and doesn't want to listen. They are warned about the danger and potential consequences of their actions, but they seem to be indifferent about it, thinking that it won't affect them in any way.
The repetition of the phrase "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey…" gives a feeling of dismay and disappointment, like they have seen this before and have failed at making the person understand. The song is a cautionary tale about taking risks without weighing the consequences and how this can lead to unwanted results.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, stop that!
Cease and desist your current activity!
Where are you going?
Where do you plan on venturing to?
This is why the rules were made.
The regulations were established for this reason.
What are you doing?
What particular action are you undertaking?
Though the fence is still electrocuted
Despite the electrified nature of the fence,
you could still be prosecuted
Legal action could still be taken against you
and I know you think it moot
I understand that you believe it to be irrelevant
(it won’t affect you)
(That your behavior will not have consequences for yourself)
but it will,
However, it will indeed be consequential,
but it will.
Yes, it will undoubtedly be consequential.
You wont get away with this!
You will not be able to successfully evade repercussions for your actions!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey…
Additional vocalizations to express urgency or alarm.
Contributed by Grace O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bowtie fox
Lyrics:
Time should stop moving
And never go beyond today
If we could find a way to stop
The world would be okay
If I'd thought about it sooner
It wouldn't have been downhill
But I'll make the best of what I've got
While I've got it still
Do you wanna know
A little irony about me
I don't know if I should say
This little irony about me
But it's funny cause my heart has started
Beating
It never has before today
It must be something in the way
She looks at me
She started screaming
Before I made the earth stand still
Of all the people I could kill
It had to be
Do you wanna know
A little irony about me
I don't know if I should say
This little irony about me
But it's funny because love was just a
Feeling
Irrelevant before today
But now I've gotta find a way
To make her real
Freezing
Was just for me to get away
But now I need to learn to stay
And make her real
When all the world around me
Moved so unpredictably
A moment never lasted long enough
For me to see the reason why
Love never came to me
It moves unscientifically
But now you're trapped and I can
Find a reason now to ask you one more time
Do you wanna know
A little irony about me
I don't know if I should say
This little irony about me
But you'll move me more forever
Than you ever could before today.
Pega Moose
Reminds me of Dr.Horribles Sing along blog
"Time should stop moving
And never go beyond today
If we could find a way to stop
The world would be okay
If I thought about it sooner
It wouldn’t have been so downhill"
When she's dying he's thinking about using his freeze ray
"There must be something in the way she looks at me
She started screaming
Before I made the earth stand still
Of all the people I could kill, it had to be"
The scene where he goes to kill Captain Hammer and accidently kills her
"But it’s funny because love was just a feeling
Irrelevant before today"
"Love never came to me, it moves unscientifically"
He's never really felt love but she means the world to him and he cant explain why
HamilGoth2002
Street Cleaning Day is such an iconic episode.
It just feels different without this song.
SunnyCideUp
I feel like knowing the history of this song makes it more interesting to me- it’s such a fascinating piece of music even now compared to when i heard it first 8 years ago now
Augustine Venero
I was introduced to this song and the artist many years ago. it used to be a gentle wake up alarm for me back when I was in my second year of college, would wake up to it and get to work during finals season. I’ve completely forgot about it since and for some odd reason remembered it existed now, seemingly out of nowhere with no trigger. Funny how our minds work like that.
Listening to it now evokes a lot of memories of that time for me, though it’s disheartening to read about the singers past conduct now. I will try to enjoy it nonetheless if only for the sentimental value it holds.
Scripps Exploring Academy
I really adore this song. I've been listening to it on a constant loop at work for the past few days! It was one of the things that sold me on Welcome to Night Vale. It's amazing that they showcase little known talent such as this. I'm definitely going to check out more stuff from this performer!
Parker Faries
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Imus_Pyder
....that chord change before the bridge made my toes curl. God, yes.
Stolen Magic
This song used to be one of my favorites, after finding out what Tom did it just makes me feel vaguely sick that I ever supported him
Samuel Woody
Stolen Magic What did he do?
Mach VI
Stolen Magic Keep art and personal life separate. I love this song and always will despite his actions.
Disregard the following statement:
Your choice to do that. I found this song years after all that took place, took place. Altough I knew who he was I didn't connect that the person singing was him for ages. I find his music fairly beautiful, and slightly altered in a weird way once I found out who he was. If i'd have watched his channel and liked him then I think his music would be unsettling, when you listen to music (or at least when I do), you throw yourself into it, you open yourself up to the music, and by extension the artist. I wouldn't feel comfortable listening to it regularly but every so ofter I remember it exists. I don't think the question 'is art seperate from the artist' has a definite answer, depends on who your asking.