Hey You
Will.I.Am · Other Songs - Will.I.Am
Hey you, you in the mirror on the wall
Yes you, will you listen after all
I've been hurt, see my wound
But tonight I wanna sing, I wanna dance under the moon
Yes tonight I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna be happy
Hey you, don't pretend that you don't care
Yes you, you've been tripping here and there
And I've been used, been abused
But tonight I wanna sing, I wanna dance, there's no excuse
Yes tonight I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna be happy
Hey, hey, hey you
Yeah you, you in the mirror in the wall
Yes you, will you listen after all?
I've been hurt, see my wound
But tonight I wanna sing, I wanna dance under the moon
Yes tonight I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna be haWpy
Yes you, will you listen after all
I've been hurt, see my wound
But tonight I wanna sing, I wanna dance under the moon
Yes tonight I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna be happy
Hey you, don't pretend that you don't care
Yes you, you've been tripping here and there
And I've been used, been abused
But tonight I wanna sing, I wanna dance, there's no excuse
Yes tonight I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna be happy
Hey, hey, hey you
Yeah you, you in the mirror in the wall
Yes you, will you listen after all?
I've been hurt, see my wound
But tonight I wanna sing, I wanna dance under the moon
Yes tonight I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna be haWpy
Hey You
Will.I.Am's 'Hey You' stands as a defining track from the electro-funk era, showcasing his signature blend of soulful vocals and driving electronic rhythms. Released during a period where he was expanding his discography beyond his earlier work with Daft Punk, the song exemplifies his ability to merge R&B sensibilities with high-energy dance beats. As a solo project, it highlights his versatility as a vocalist and producer, offering a sonic landscape that bridges the gap between his collaborative past and his independent output. The recording captures the optimism and rhythmic complexity characteristic of mid-2000s electronic soul, cementing his status as a key figure in the genre's evolution.