Hey You
Too Sorry For Apologies Lyrics
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Hey you, yeah you
Playing with my hope for truth
You always know just what to say
to make me lose my confidence
it's here and then it's gone again
maybe it's better off this way
with pathetic me, just pathetically
Chorus
Did you know you can let go
Let loose sometimes
And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Just don't give up tonight
Verse 2
Hey you, yeah you
Playing with my hope for truth
you always know just what to say
but maybe it's better off this way
with you pathetically
singing yourself sick
Chorus
Did you know you can let go
Let loose sometimes
And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Just don't give up tonight
Bridge
1,2,3 don't blink don't breathe
1,2,3 don't lose the beat
we're making history
And you're so special, oh so special
And all Ive got is time
Chorus
Did you know you can let go
Let loose sometimes
And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Just don't give up tonight
The lyrics of "Hey You" by Too Sorry For Apologies express the frustration of the singer towards someone who is playing with their hope for truth. The singer is unsure if they should continue to believe in this person's words or if they are better off accepting the situation the way it is. They feel pathetic for singing about their situation and wonder if it's better to just give up. The singer is seeking some advice and encouragement to keep going, maybe to dance or hold hands, and to not let go of hope.
The chorus encourages the person to let go and not give up on their hopes and dreams. The singer understands that it may be difficult to hold on to hope when things seem futile, but they are encouraging the person to keep going and to not give up. The bridge is counting down to the present moment and encourages the person to not lose their enthusiasm for life. The singer highlights the person's special qualities and reminds them of the time they have to make something of themselves.
Overall, "Hey You" is a song about gaining the strength to keep going, despite uncertainty and doubt. It's about not giving up on hope, despite being repeatedly let down. It's an uplifting song that reminds us to never give up on our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, yeah you
Addressing someone who is playing with the singer's hope for truth
Playing with my hope for truth
Toying with the singer's faith in sincerity
You always know just what to say
Expertly manipulating the singer's emotions
to make me lose my confidence
Eroding the singer's self-assurance
it's here and then it's gone again
The feeling of confidence is fleeting
maybe it's better off this way
Perhaps it's easier to accept the situation as it is
with pathetic me, just pathetically singing myself sick
The singer feels helpless and powerless, singing about their sadness
Did you know you can let go
A reminder that one can release their worries
Let loose sometimes
To not hold back and enjoy oneself occasionally
And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Suggesting the possibility of forming a connection with someone
Just don't give up tonight
An encouragement to not lose hope
Hey you, yeah you
Repeating the address to the person causing the singer's distress
Playing with my hope for truth
The same feeling of being manipulated and deceived
but maybe it's better off this way
A recognition that the situation may not change
with you pathetically
Pointing out the other person's weakness
singing yourself sick
The other person is also struggling with their own problems
1,2,3 don't blink don't breathe
An order to stay focused and not lose track
1,2,3 don't lose the beat
To stay in rhythm and keep moving forward
we're making history
Suggesting that what they do has significance
And you're so special, oh so special
Acknowledging the other person's importance
And all Ive got is time
The singer has plenty of time to wait for the other person to change
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PinkPrincess430
How wasn't this song more popular? I wish I could find it on Spotify. Haven't listened to it in years and just found it on my old myspace LOL. Still knew every lyric!
Matthew Caldwell
You could try looking under Jimmy Robbins on spotify, i believe this is a song on there. But i liked goodbye the most back in the myspace days :)
leslie dilorenzo
Still so good brings back old memories
TheKarleekins
I've been looking for this song for ages!! Thanks for making this video :)
Pauline Nightingale
Love it so much! <3
Taylor LeBreck
i love this song when i was littler than i am now..and when i got older i couldn't remembr what it was called thnx so much for this lyric video:) this song is amazing I LUV IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
Kyle Shoto
Taylor LeBreck lol thats how i feel about all the good music i forgot but am rediscovering
Taylor LeBreck
@Kyle Shoto ha samee, Its like a never ending cycle of remembering this song and then forgetting it. Same with beauty in the breakdown by the scene aesthetic, if you dont know it you should definitely listen to it
Scared_of_Whales
@Taylor LeBreck that whole album they put out with beauty in the breakdown was amazing
Caitlin Elizabeth
9th grade me was obsessed with this song, oh throwbacks to 2009.