Hey! Get Out Of My Way
The Cardigans · Life [1995]
Listen baby
Thoughts has crossed my mind
And it's clear now
You are not my kind
Oh! I've tried boy
Better ways to say
What I feel now
It seems you plan to stay
But I won't waste a day
So I say...
Hey! get out of my way
Hey! hey! hey!
You've always been in my way
Hear now honey
I'll be good to you
If you stay gone
Far out of my view
I'm sick and tired
Of your dramatic ways
And when I think of
All those wasted days
I shake loose of your laces
And say...
Hey! get out of my way
Hey! hey! hey!
You've always been in my way
This is all that I will say
This is all that I will do
I'm not in love with you!
Thoughts has crossed my mind
And it's clear now
You are not my kind
Oh! I've tried boy
Better ways to say
What I feel now
It seems you plan to stay
But I won't waste a day
So I say...
Hey! get out of my way
Hey! hey! hey!
You've always been in my way
Hear now honey
I'll be good to you
If you stay gone
Far out of my view
I'm sick and tired
Of your dramatic ways
And when I think of
All those wasted days
I shake loose of your laces
And say...
Hey! get out of my way
Hey! hey! hey!
You've always been in my way
This is all that I will say
This is all that I will do
I'm not in love with you!
Hey! Get Out Of My Way
Released on the 1995 album Life, this track by The Cardigans exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic pop and gothic rock. Featuring the iconic vocal performance of Karin Dreijerholm, the song captures the melancholic yet driving energy characteristic of their mid-90s work. It serves as a defining moment in their discography, showcasing the interplay between acoustic guitar and electric bass that became a hallmark of their sound. The recording reflects the era's shift towards alternative rock while maintaining the band's distinct emotional depth and atmospheric production style.