Lyrics of
Hey Ya

Hey Ya! was written and produced by André 3000, one half of the hip-hop duo OutKast. The song is featured on the album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, which is essentially a double project where each member of the duo explored their own musical direction. Hey Ya! stands out for its unique blend of funk, rap, rock, and pop, and it achieved immense popularity not only in the United States but around the world. The lyrics deal with themes of love and d ... isillusionment in a playful and energetic manner. The music video, inspired by 1960s Ed Sullivan shows, also gained significant attention upon its release. See more [+]

My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know for sure
But does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me
Walk out the door
I can't stand to fight the feeling
Because the thought alone is killing me right now
But thank God for Mom and Dad
For sticking two together
Cause we don't know how

And 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
If what they say is "Nothing is forever."
Oh, then what makes, then what makes, then what makes
Then what makes, what makes love the exception?
So why oh, why oh
Why oh, why oh, why oh, are we so in denial
When we know we're not happy here

And, hey ya
Hey ya
And, hey ya
Hey ya
And, hey ya
Hey ya
And, hey ya
Hey ya

Alright now fellas
You know what's cooler than bein' cool?
I can't hear nobody
I say what's cooler than bein' cool?
And alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright now ladies
I say we gonna break it down in just a few seconds here
Don't make me break it down for nothing
I wanna see y'all on y'all's baddest behavior
Lend me some sugar!
I am your neighbor

Shake it, shake, shake it
Shake, shake, uh shake it
Shake, shake, uh shake it
Shake it shake it
Shake shake, shake shake it
Like a Polaroid picture
Oh now, shake it up
Oh now, but shake it up
I said shake it up
Shake it up, but oh now just shake it up

And, hey ya
Hey ya
And, hey ya
Hey ya, oh no
Hey ya
Hey ya
Hey ya, oh
Oh, hey ya
And, hey ya
And, hey ya