Hey You
Vaughan Penn Lyrics


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Hey you
What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Hey you
What 'cha gonna do with your life?

Wait for me
That's what you asked me to do
Pray for me
That's what you said
That's what I did
You could have had most anything you wanted
But you didn't know what you wanted

[Chorus:]
You did a lot of livin' to get here
Now what 'cha gonna do with your life?
I know the world might have hurt you
But two wrongs don't make it right
Time is spinnin' by
Oh my my
This time you could fly

Hey you
What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Hey you
What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Cause you're way too nice
Oh I've been tellin' you that for years
You carry the weight of the world on you
And you sacrifice yourself
Always tryin' to find the answers
In the name of love
Don't worry about it now
Everything's gonna be alright
Cause now there is more to you on the inside

[Chorus]

But you hold it all inside you
Looking for something to blame
And you're holding back the anger that is running through your veins
But one day you'll understand it all
Cause it's not your fault
No it's not your fault
You're a lucky girl
Not many people get a second chance
Much less all the chances that you do
They love you
They love you
I swear that they love you
They love you
They love you
I swear they love you

Hey you
What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Hey you




What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Now that you're here at my door

Overall Meaning

The song “Hey You” by Vaughan Penn has a very straightforward message about making the most of your life. The song starts off with the lyrics “Hey you, what 'cha gonna do with your life?”. The opening lines set the overall tone for the music that is about to be heard. The singer of the song is asking a person what he or she intends to do with their life. The person whose life is being questioned is someone who has experienced a lot of pain and suffering, and has been through a lot of difficult situations.


During the chorus, the singer tells the listener that they have “done a lot of living to get here”, and that they have to now think about what they want to do with their lives. The song urges the listener to make the most out of their lives and not to be held back by their past experiences. The song continues to encourage the listener to take action, and to not let their past experiences hold them back from achieving their goals.


Overall, “Hey You” is a powerful song that encourages people to take control of their lives and make the most out of their experiences. The singer of the song tells the listener that they have the power to create their own destiny, and that they should not let their past hold them back.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you
Asking the listener what their plans are for their future


What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Further emphasizing the need for the listener to consider their future


Wait for me
Asking the singer to be patient in their friendship/relationship


That's what you asked me to do
The listener has requested that the singer hold on and not move forward without them


Pray for me
The listener has asked the singer to pray for them


That's what you said
The listener explicitly requested the singer to pray for them


That's what I did
The singer fulfilled the listener's request by praying for them


You could have had most anything you wanted
The listener had many opportunities to obtain what they desired


But you didn't know what you wanted
Despite having many options, the listener did not understand their true desires and goals


[Chorus:]
The start of the chorus


You did a lot of livin' to get here
The listener has experienced a lot to reach their current point in life


Now what 'cha gonna do with your life?
Reiterating the need for the listener to determine their future plans


I know the world might have hurt you
The listener may have endured hardships and struggles


But two wrongs don't make it right
Reminding the listener that revenge or negative actions will not solve their problems


Time is spinnin' by
Time is passing quickly


Oh my my
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of time


This time you could fly
The listener has the potential to achieve great things and excel


Cause you're way too nice
The listener is a kind and caring person


Oh I've been tellin' you that for years
The singer has been emphasizing the listener's kindness for a long time


You carry the weight of the world on you
The listener takes on a lot of responsibility and burden


And you sacrifice yourself
The listener puts others before themselves and give up their own needs


Always tryin' to find the answers
The listener is constantly searching for answers and solutions


In the name of love
Their search is driven by love


Don't worry about it now
The singer wants the listener to stop worrying


Everything's gonna be alright
Reassuring the listener that everything will work out


Cause now there is more to you on the inside
The listener has grown and developed on a personal level


[Chorus]
The second chorus repeats the message of the first


But you hold it all inside you
The listener hides their emotions and feelings


Looking for something to blame
The listener is searching for someone or something to hold responsible


And you're holding back the anger that is running through your veins
The listener is suppressing their anger and frustration


But one day you'll understand it all
The listener will eventually comprehend their situation


Cause it's not your fault
The listener is not to blame for the circumstances they find themselves in


No it's not your fault
Further emphasizing that the listener is not responsible for their hardships


You're a lucky girl
The listener is fortunate in many ways


Not many people get a second chance
The listener has been given an opportunity to start anew


Much less all the chances that you do
The listener has multiple chances to succeed and improve their life


They love you
Many people care deeply for the listener


I swear that they love you
The singer is certain of the love and support the listener receives


Hey you
Repeating the initial line, directing attention back to the listener's future plans


What 'cha gonna do with your life?
Final plea for the listener to reflect on their future goals and ambitions


Now that you're here at my door
Referencing the listener's physical presence and the urgency to decide their next steps




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