Hey Ya! was written and produced by André 3000 for the 2003 album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, a dual release by OutKast where each member took the helm of one disc. The song is noted for its unique blend of musical styles, including funk, rap, and pop, with lyrics delving into the complexities of love and relationships. Hey Ya! was critically acclaimed for its originality and became one of the groups most successful hits.
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Introduction:One two three go!
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My baby don't mess around Because she loves me so
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And this I know fo shooo...
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Uh, but does she really wanna But can't stand to see me
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Walk out the doo...
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Don't try to fight the feelin'
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Because the thought alone is killing me right nooww...
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Uh, thank god for mom and dad For sticking through together
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'Cause we don't know hooowww... UH!
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Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa...
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Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa...
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Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa...
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Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa...
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Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa...
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Heeyy Yaaaaaaa...
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Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa...
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Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa...
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You think you've got it
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Ohh, you think you've go it But got it just don't get it
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Till there's nothing at
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AaaaaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaAAAAAAaaaaaallllll...
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We've been together
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Ohh, we've been together
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But separate's always better when there's feelings
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InvooooooOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOooooooOOOOOlved
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If what they say is "Nothing is forever"
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Then what makes, Then what makes LOOVVEEE? (Love the exception)
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So why you, why you
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Why you, why you, why you are we so in denial
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When we are not happy heeeerrreeee... N.C.
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Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaa...(OHH OH)
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Heeyy Yaaaaaaaa.. (OHH OH)
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Heeeyyy... Yaaaaaaaa...(Don't want to meet your daddy, OHH OH)
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Heeyy Yaaaaaaa...(Just want you in my Caddy OHH OH)