Hey Ya | Sleep Token Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Hey Ya
Sleep Token Lyrics

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
And they say that "Nothing is forever"
Then what makes, love the exception?

Oh why oh why oh why
Are we so in denial
When we know that we're not happy here?

Hey ya! Hey ya
Hey ya! Hey ya

Hey ya
Hey ya
Hey ya

Oh hey ya
Hey ya...

In Sleep Token's song Hey Ya, the singer, who is in a relationship with his partner who loves him, is uncertain whether his partner actually wants to be with him or not. He is afraid of the possibility of her not wanting to be with him but being too afraid to walk away. The singer is struggling with his own feelings for his partner, he is in love with her, but the uncertainty of her feelings is driving him insane. The only thing that gives him some solace is the fact that his parents stuck together despite the unknowns in their own marriage. The song is a reflection on the difficulties of relationships and the desire for assurance and security.

Through the repetition of “Hey ya!” and the upbeat tone of the song, despite the lyrics' melancholic nature, the song speaks to the power of denial and the lengths individuals will go to in order to avoid facing difficult truths. The lyrics echo the idea that people know they are unhappy but choose to remain in denial about the true nature of their circumstances. The song speaks of the fragility of relationships, and how easy it is for them to crumble despite love being the exception to the idea of “Nothing is forever.”

My baby don't mess around
My significant other never plays games or manipulates in our relationship.

Because she loves me so
This behavior is due to the deep love she has towards me.

And this I know for sho
I am certain and confident about her feelings.

But does she really want it
However, I sometimes question if she truly desires the relationship.

But can't stand to see me
Despite this doubt, she cannot bear the thought of me leaving her.

Walk out the door?
She is fearful of me ending the relationship.

Don't try to fight the feeling
I must acknowledge and embrace this sensation of deep love.

Cause the thought alone is killing me right now
I am struggling with the possibility of losing her.

Thank God for Mom and Dad
I am grateful for my parents' long-lasting love and example.

For sticking through together
They have managed to maintain a harmonious relationship despite obstacles.

Cause we don't know how
I, and maybe even my significant other, do not know how to do the same.

You think you've got it
Often, we may believe we have everything under control.

Oh, you think you've got it
This is emphasized to indicate the strong belief of having it figured out.

But "got it" just don't get it
Having romantic love is not that simple and straightforward.

'Til there's nothing at all
True comprehension will not happen until one loses it all.

We get together
We choose to start a romantic relationship.

Oh, we get together
Repeated to emphasize agreement and shared action.

But separate's always better
However, sometimes parting ways is the healthier choice.

When there's feelings involved
This is especially pertinent when emotions are involved.

And they say that "Nothing is forever"
Commonly heard expression regarding the impermanence of everything.

Then what makes, love the exception?
Why should love be any different?

Oh why oh why oh why
Repeated to indicate deep questioning and contemplation.

Are we so in denial
Why do we refuse to acknowledge the truth when it is right in front of us?

When we know that we're not happy here?
Why do we pretend everything is okay when we know deep down we are unhappy?

Hey ya! Hey ya
Chorus of the song, used to signal a turning point in the musical arrangement.

Hey ya! Hey ya
Chorus repeated again for impact.

Hey ya
Chorus again, emphasizing the tone of the song.

Hey ya
Chorus repeated again as a conclusion to the song.

Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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