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“Hey You” is the track on Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' where Pink unsuccessfully tries to reconnect with society, and is driven to madness.

The Bleak Meaning Behind “Hey You” by Pink Floyd

By Savannah Dantona Oct 12, 2023 | 3:41 PM

“Hey You” appears on Pink Floyd’s epic 1979 double album, The Wall. The concept record follows a young rock star named Pink as he withdraws from the world, building a figurative wall through self-isolation. “Hey You” is the track where Pink questions his choices and attempts, futilely, to reconnect with society. Pink becomes overwhelmed by […]

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