Hey you
Out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you
Standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you
Don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you
Out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you
With your ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you
Would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart
I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high, as you can see
No matter how he tried, he could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you
Out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you
Out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you
Don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand
Divided we fall
(We fall, we fall, we fall, we fall, we fall, we fall)
About This Song
"Hey You" is a haunting plea for human connection that explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the desperate need to break through emotional barriers. The song's lyrics directly address listeners who feel lost, lonely, or disconnected, creating an intimate conversation between the narrator and those suffering in silence, while warning against surrendering to despair ("Don't help them to bury the light"). Musically, it features Pink Floyd's signature atmospheric soundscapes with gentle acoustic guitar, ethereal vocals, and spacious production that mirrors the emotional distance described in the lyrics. The track stands as one of Pink Floyd's most emotionally direct and accessible songs, serving as both a cry for help and an offer of solidarity to anyone feeling trapped by loneliness. Its enduring power lies in how it transforms personal anguish into a universal message of empathy and hope.
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