Hey Ya
will young (originally by outcast) Lyrics


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No, mm

My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know for sure
Oh but does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me walk out the door
Don't try to fight the feeling
'Cause the thought alone
Is killing me right now
Thank God for Mom and Dad
For sticking through together
'Cause we don't know how
Yeah

Hey ya ( we don't no how) hey ya (hey ya)
Hey ya (mm hm), 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've be together
Oh, we've been together
But separate's always better
When there's feelings involved
If what they say is nothing
Nothing forever,
Then why you, why you, why you here together
No no no

Hey ya (why you here), hey ya (why you here)
Hey ya (I don't no why) hey ya, hey ya
Hey ya (hey ya) hey ya (hey ya)
Hey ya, hey ya
Just 'cause there's nothin' to prove (nothing lasts forever)
No no yeah yeah (nothing nothing at all)
Do do do do do no
(Nothing nothing at all)

Hey ya, hey ya
Hey ya (hey ya) hey ya
Hey ya (I don't I don't know why) hey ya
Hey ya (nothin' lasts forever) hey ya
(Nothin' lasts forever)
Hey ya (nothin' lasts forever) hey ya
Hey ya, hey ya
Hey ya, hey ya

My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know for sure
Oh but does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me walk out the door
Don't try to fight the feeling
'Cause the thought alone
Is killing me right now
Thank God for Mom and Dad




For sticking through together
'Cause we don't know how

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Will Young's "Hey Ya!" are a commentary on the complexities of modern relationships. The first verse describes the singer's confidence in their partner's love, but hints at their own doubts about whether the relationship is truly what their partner wants. They acknowledge that the thought of their partner leaving them alone is unbearable, but the ambiguity of their partner's affection leaves them uncertain and frightened. The chorus repeats the phrase "hey ya", which is a cheerful and meaningless phrase used to mask their true feelings: confusion, doubt, and insecurity.


In the second verse, the singer reflects on the merits of being in a relationship versus being single. While they acknowledge that being "together" is more fulfilling to them on some level, they admit that it's not always the healthiest choice. The bridge continues this theme by remarking that if "nothing lasts forever," why bother being together at all? The final verse returns to the opening lyrics, expressing the singer's unease about their partner's feelings.


Overall, "Hey Ya!" is a juxtaposition of upbeat music and heavy, weighty themes surrounding relationships. It highlights the challenges of navigating complex emotions and the difficulty of knowing whether your partner truly loves you, even as you love them.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby don't mess around
My significant other is faithful and committed to me


Because she loves me so
Her affection for me is strong and enduring


And this I know for sure
I am certain of her feelings for me


Oh but does she really wanna
Even though she is committed, I wonder if she has doubts


But can't stand to see me walk out the door
Leaving me would be difficult for her because of her love for me


Don't try to fight the feeling
Embrace the emotions and let them guide you


'Cause the thought alone
Just the idea of leaving is agonizing


Is killing me right now
The thought of losing her is causing me intense pain


Thank God for Mom and Dad
I am grateful for my parents and their example of a successful relationship


For sticking through together
They have remained devoted to each other despite challenges


'Cause we don't know how
Their successful relationship gives me hope since I am uncertain about how to make it work


Hey ya (we don't know how) hey ya (hey ya)
We don't know how to make a relationship last, but let's enjoy the present moment


You think you've got it
You may believe you understand relationships


Oh, you think you've got it
You may be overly confident in your abilities


But got it just don't get it
However, knowledge and experience are not the same thing


Til there's nothing at all
Until you have lost everything and your relationship is over


We've been together
We have had a history together


Oh, we've been together
Our relationship has been long and complex


But separate's always better
Being apart may be better for us, despite our history


When there's feelings involved
Strong emotions can complicate relationships


If what they say is nothing
If the common belief is that nothing lasts forever


Nothing forever,
No relationship can last indefinitely


Then why you, why you, why you here together
Why are we still together if we know that it will end eventually


Hey ya (why you here), hey ya (why you here)
Why are we still together, what is keeping us together


Hey ya (I don't know why) hey ya, hey ya
I don't know why we are still together


Just 'cause there's nothin' to prove (nothing lasts forever)
We may be staying together simply because we have nothing to prove, even though we know it won't last forever


No no yeah yeah (nothing nothing at all)
There is nothing we can do to make our relationship last forever


Do do do do do no (nothing nothing at all)
There is nothing that will make our relationship last forever


Hey ya, hey ya
We can still enjoy our time together despite knowing that it will end eventually


Hey ya (I don't I don't know why) hey ya
I still don't know why we are together


Hey ya (nothin' lasts forever) hey ya
Our relationship won't last forever


(Nothin' lasts forever)
All relationships are temporary


Hey ya (nothin' lasts forever) hey ya
Our relationship will eventually end, but let's make the most of it while it lasts


Hey ya, hey ya
Enjoy the present moment




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Written by: Andre Benjamin

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Comments from YouTube:

Will

Wow 16 years ago he did this on CDUK, and he still sounds as good as it did then

excell45

This is a brilliant version of such a good song.❤

Katy Burrows

This is just amazing I love you will I have always been a fan of your music your voice is awesome ❤️❤️❤️

Elizabete Reis da Silva

Lindo demais amei ❤❤

Julia Betts

Amazing ❤

Lis Garrett

❤Love this so much ❤

Darrien D'Astar

That was a really lovely reinterpretation of the song. Quite beautiful.

honzapm

amazing, the voice, the scene, the girls, the concept, epic.

Whipped for Jeon Jungkook

Have always loved this, it's the best cover version of Hey Ya and Wills voice sounds incredible as ever

Ali Parris

Everything about this is class. Love it!

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