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song: Say Hey
artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead
album: All Rebel Rockers
released: 2008-07-02length: 3:34
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This one goes out to you and yours, worldwide

I say hey, I be gone today
But I be back around the way
Seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing, that I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you

I've been a lot of places all around the way
I've seen a lot of joy and I've seen a lot of pain
But I don't want to write a love song for the world
I just want to write a song about a boy and girl
Junkies on the corner always calling my name
And the kids on the corner playing ghetto games
When I saw you getting down, well I hoped it was you
And when I looked into your eyes I knew it was true

I say hey, I be gone today
But I be back around the way
Seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing, that I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you

Now I'm not a highly metaphysical man
But I know when the stars are aligned
You can bump into a person in the middle of the road
Look into their eyes and you suddenly know
Rocking in the dance hall moving with you
Dancing in the night in the middle of June
My Momma told me don't lose you
'cause the best luck I had was you

I say hey, I be gone today
But I be back around the way
Seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing, that I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you

And I said rocking in the dance hall, moving with you
I said hey momma, hey momma close to you
Rocking in the dance hall moving with you
I said hey trippa hey trippa close to you
Rocking in the dance hall, moving with you
I said hey Momma close to you
Rocking in the dance hall I said, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma

My Momma told me don't lose you
'cause the best luck I had was you
And I know one thing, that I love you

I say hey, I be gone today
But I be back around the way
Seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing for sure
I love you, I love you, I love you
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. He is known for his participation in many musical projects which mostly have a political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. He is the creator and lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band which blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues, and he is especially an advocate for peace in the Middle East.

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Comments ( 262 )
Posted 12 years ago by jmkate:
Man, it is hard to dance while holding a full coffee cup. 
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Posted 13 years ago by unclehud:
I really like this song, but it is aboslutely unrelated to the album art's claim of "Rebel Rockers".  Did I miss the sarcasm?
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Posted 11 years ago by blotto:
Kings of Leon, way better

 d-don wrote:

I rolled the PSD dice and came up with The Charlatans. That's gold, Jerry...GOLD!



 


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Posted 11 years ago by snap_dragon:
The only song on PRP that drops a rating point every time I hear it {#Crashcomp}
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Posted 11 years ago by Ballzak:
I think this is an awesome song and an awesome album.
For 12-year-olds.
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Posted 12 years ago by d-don:

I rolled the PSD dice and came up with The Charlatans. That's gold, Jerry...GOLD!


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Posted 12 years ago by k8ling1114:
"my momma told me don't loose you, cuz the best luck I had was you" {#Sick} sucko-barfo indeed.

 
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Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret:
I love and respect M. Franti so much - this album is cheesy and meant for the mainstream acceptance of his message - there are so many amazing dongs on "Everybody Loves Music" and "Stay Human"

PLEASE add some of those!!!

This one says, "Hey!  I'm hip, I wear Tevas, drive a TDI so I can buy Biodeisel, & shop at Whole Foods."
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Posted 12 years ago by ick:
coy wrote:
can't not like michael franti especially since i saw him standing with the occupy people and playing his anti-war tune 'time to go home' 
 
...and you are surprised by this?  Franti is very much an activist.
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Posted 12 years ago by lily34:
i'm not a big fan of reggae, but i do really like franti & spearhead!
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Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj:
Really? OK, OK, me likes ... but do not play to much 'K? Thanks! {#Dancingbanana}
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Posted 12 years ago by coy:
can't not like michael franti especially since i saw him standing with the occupy people and playing his anti-war tune 'time to go home' 
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Posted 12 years ago by Rebis:
Yikes, RP. It doesn't happen often, but every once in a while you spin something that makes me flee. 
 
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Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider:
Simply very cheesy and annoying!
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Posted 13 years ago by ReddFlagg:
So lame ...
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Posted 13 years ago by stackarukk:
I like it - It's on my ipod and always puts a smile on my face when I'm running. 
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Posted 13 years ago by jen3005545:
{#Dancingbanana_2}  WOOP!!  Shakin' the hips!
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Posted 13 years ago by soulcollision:
This is my least favorite Michael Franti song. Sounds so mainstream compared to all his other awesome tunes.
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Posted 13 years ago by Nala:
Bachka wrote:

Having heard this song makes me feel I am not listening to RP anymore. 

Bad, really bad.

Bill, please remove it from the playlist.
 
Ditto
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Posted 13 years ago by Kaisersosay:
Hmmm, I'm thinking bad cruise ship .....
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