Hey Baby
Various Artists Lyrics


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One, two, three, uh!
My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know for sure.

Uh, But does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me
Walk out the door.
Don't try to fight the feelin'
'Cause the thought alone is killing me right now.
Uh, thank god for mom and dad
For sticking two together

'Cause we don't know how...
UH!

Hey... ya.
Hey ya.

Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.

Hey ya.

You think you've got it

Oh, you think you've got it
But got it just don't get it

'Til there's nothing at all

We get together
Oh, we get together
But separate's always better when there's feelings involved
If what they say is "Nothing is forever"

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes
Then what makes, what makes, what makes love the exception
So why you, why you
Why you, why you, why you are we so in denial
When we know we're not happy here...
Y'all don't want me here you just wanna dance

Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey... ya. (Don't want to meet your daddy, OH OH)
Hey ya. (Just want you in my Caddy OH OH)
Hey... ya. (OH OH, don't want to meet yo' mama OH OH)
Hey ya. (Just want to make you cumma OH OH)
Hey... ya. (I'm, OH OH I'm, OH OH)
Hey ya. (I'm just being honest OH OH, I'm just being honest)

Hey, alright now
Alright now fellas yeah!
Now what's cooler than bein' cool?
(ICE COLD!)
I can't hear ya'
I say what's, what's cooler than bein' cool?
(ICE COLD!)
Whooo...
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright,
OK now ladies (yeah!)
Now we gon' break this thing down in just a few seconds
Now don't have me to break this thing down for nothing
Now I wanna see y'all on your baddest behavior
Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor
Uh! Here we go know...
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture, shake it, shake it
Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it
(Shake it sugar) shake it like a Polaroid Picture

Now all Beyoncé's and Lucy Liu's
And baby dolls, get on the floor
(Get on the floor)
You know what to do.
You know what to do.
You know what to do!

Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (Uh oh, Hey ya)
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (Uh, uh, OH OH)




Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (OH OH)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hey Baby celebrate the love and passion shared between the singer and his partner. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer affirming that his baby loves him unconditionally. In the following lines, the singer expresses doubt about his partner's commitment, wondering if she really wants him to stay or if she will be content to see him go. The chorus is a joyful repetition of the phrase "Hey ya," which is a playful, catchy way of expressing happiness and contentment.


The second verse delves deeper into the complexities of relationships, suggesting that sometimes it is better to be apart than to stay together when feelings are involved. The singer acknowledges that love may not be forever, but wonders why people deny their own unhappiness in a relationship. The song then veers into a playful, upbeat breakdown where the singer encourages the listener to dance and let loose. The lyrics are a celebration of love, but also a recognition of the challenges that come with navigating the complexities of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three, uh!
The song is starting with a basic count-in.


My baby don't mess around Because she loves me so And this I know for sure.
The singer's partner doesn't cheat because she truly loves him.


Uh, But does she really wanna But can't stand to see me Walk out the door.
The singer questions if his partner is unhappy but can't bear to leave him.


Don't try to fight the feelin' 'Cause the thought alone is killing me right now.
The singer is imploring his partner to admit the truth about their relationship rather than pretending everything is ok.


Uh, thank god for mom and dad For sticking two together 'Cause we don't know how... UH!
The singer is grateful that his parents are still together because he isn't sure how to maintain a healthy relationship.


Hey... ya. Hey ya. Hey... ya. Hey ya. Hey... ya. Hey ya. Hey... ya.
This refrain is repeated multiple times throughout the song as a hook and a way to build energy.


You think you've got it Oh, you think you've got it But got it just don't get it 'Til there's nothing at all
The singer implies that his partner overestimates their relationship, and that it's only when it falls apart that she'll truly understand.


We get together Oh, we get together But separate's always better when there's feelings involved If what they say is "Nothing is forever" Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes Then what makes, what makes, what makes love the exception
The singer is saying that their relationship is good when they're together, but when it ends they're usually better off apart. He questions why love is supposed to be an exception to the rule that nothing lasts forever.


So why you, why you Why you, why you, why you are we so in denial When we know we're not happy here... Y'all don't want me here you just wanna dance
The singer is trying to understand why they're both in denial about the fact that they're not happy in their relationship. He feels that his partner doesn't really want him around, and just wants to have fun.


Hey... ya. (OH OH) Hey ya. (OH OH) Hey... ya. (Don't want to meet your daddy, OH OH) Hey ya. (Just want you in my Caddy OH OH) Hey... ya. (OH OH, don't want to meet yo' mama OH OH) Hey ya. (Just want to make you cumma OH OH) Hey... ya. (I'm, OH OH I'm, OH OH) Hey ya. (I'm just being honest OH OH, I'm just being honest)
The singer is using these lines to convey his sexual interest in his partner. He doesn't care about meeting her parents, only spending time with her, and he wants to be frank about his intentions.


Hey, alright now Alright now fellas yeah! Now what's cooler than bein' cool? (ICE COLD!) I can't hear ya' I say what's, what's cooler than bein' cool? (ICE COLD!) Whooo...
The singer is hyping up the crowd and urging the listeners to get excited. He establishes a call-and-response style section of the song, asking what's cooler than being cool, with the answer being "ice cold".


Alright, alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright, alright Alright, alright,
The singer repeats the phrase 'alright' to keep the rhythm and energy high.


OK now ladies (yeah!) Now we gon' break this thing down in just a few seconds Now don't have me to break this thing down for nothing Now I wanna see y'all on your baddest behavior Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor Uh! Here we go know...
The singer is urging the women in the audience to get down and party, setting up a section of the song where the beat changes and he implores his neighbors to lend him sugar.


Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it (oh oh) Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it (oh oh) Shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture, shake it, shake it Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it (Shake it sugar) shake it like a Polaroid Picture
The singer urges the audience to dance and shake it, mimicking how one shakes a polaroid picture after taking it.


Now all Beyoncé's and Lucy Liu's And baby dolls, get on the floor (Get on the floor) You know what to do. You know what to do. You know what to do!
The singer is calling out to different groups of women, encouraging them to join in on the fun and dance.


Hey... ya. (OH OH) Hey ya. (OH OH) Hey... ya. (OH OH) Hey ya. (Uh oh, Hey ya) Hey... ya. (OH OH) Hey ya. (Uh, uh, OH OH) Hey... ya. (OH OH) Hey ya. (OH OH)
This refrain is repeated multiple times throughout the song as a hook and a way to build energy.




Writer(s): Jimi Hendrix

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