Hey Hey
Celebrating Life: The Graves' Anthem of Joyful Liberation
Lyrics
Hey hey we are a band, we play out music loud
We are a band, and we play our music loudly.
When we get up to play our songs we’re gonna move the crowd
When we perform our songs, we intend to energize and captivate the audience.
If we get paid to play, you know I won’t complain
If we receive payment for our performances, I won't complain about it.
But it we don’t you know we’ll be out playing anyway
Even if we don't get paid, we'll continue playing music passionately.
this is what we do gonna pass it to you, all the joy that we feel in
This is our purpose: to share the joy we feel in the music with the audience.
the music we play, and if you sing along better give it all you’ve got
If you sing along, give it your all and fully engage in the experience.
You’re still stuck on giving me the run-around, I think you should take
Addressing someone who seems indecisive or hesitant, suggesting they should make a decision and move forward.
it out of town
Suggesting that the person causing confusion or indecision should leave or resolve the issue.
Everybody has something to shout about, just let go before it brings
Encouraging everyone to find something positive to celebrate and to let go of negativity before it affects them.
you down
Advising to release negative emotions before they have a detrimental impact.
You want to feel it too, that’s why you’re at this show
Acknowledging that the audience is there to experience the same joy and connection through the music.
So let your worries roll off your shoulders onto the floor
Suggesting that the audience should let go of their worries and enjoy the moment.
We’ll dance all over them, and that’s where they will lay
Promising that the music will help overcome and dance away any concerns, leaving them behind on the floor.
We’re gonna party like we did on graduation day
Expressing the intention to celebrate and enjoy the moment similar to the joy experienced on graduation day.
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