Say Hey (I Love You)
Michael Franti
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(This one goes out to you and yours, worldwide) I say hey, I'll be gone today But I'll be back all around the way It seems like everywhere I go The more I see, the less I know But I know one thing That I love you (baby girl) 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 a 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 hope it was you And when I look into your eyes I knew it was true I say hey, I'll be gone today But I'll be back all around the way It seems like everywhere I go The more I see, the less I know But I know one thing That I love you (baby girl) 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'll be gone today But I'll be back all around the way It seems like everywhere I go The more I see, the less I know But I know one thing That I love you (baby girl) I love you, I love you, I love you And I say, rocking in the dance hall, moving with you I say, hey momma, hey momma, close to you Rocking in the dance hall, moving with you I say, hey poppa, hey poppa, close to you Rocking in the dance hall moving with you I say, hey momma, hey momma, close to you Rocking in the dance hall moving with you I say, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma Hey momma, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma Well, 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'll be gone today But I'll be back all around the way It seems like everywhere I go The more I see, the less I know I say hey, I'll be gone today But I'll be back all around the way It seems like everywhere I go The more I see, the less I know But I know one thing That I love you (baby girl) I love you, I love you, I love you I love you, I love you, I love you I love you, I love you, I love you I love you, I love you, I love you (Rocking in the dance hall, moving with you I say, hey poppa, hey poppa Hey momma, hey momma Rocking in the dance hall moving with you Come on, hey poppa, hey poppa)
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Written by: Carl Rogers Young, Michael Franti
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Say Hey (I Love You)" was released by Michael Franti and his band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, in 2009.
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AlbumThe song comes from the album “All Rebel Rockers.”
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Michael Franti & Spearhead's first Hot 100 hit.
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Unique StyleThe song is known for its distinctive blend of reggae, funk, hip hop, and pop.
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LyricsThe lyrics are a celebration of love and life, with a chorus that is intended to spread positivity and happiness.
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CollaboratorsThe song features Jamaican soul singer Cherine Anderson.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and San Francisco, California.
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PopularityThe song proved to be an enduring hit, staying on the charts for 52 weeks.
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Use in Media"Say Hey (I Love You)" has been used in multiple media including the movie, Valentine's Day, and TV series like Lie to Me and Ugly Betty.
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SongwritersMichael Franti was both the performer and one of the songwriters of "Say Hey (I Love You)."
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RecognitionThe song received a nomination for an ESPN ESPY Award in the Best Music in Sports category.
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Sales"Say Hey (I Love You)" was eventually certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA for selling over 1,000,000 digital copies.
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Live PerformancesThe song has become a fan-favorite at Michael Franti & Spearhead's live performances, often serving as the finale song.
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ImpactIt marked a breakthrough for Michael Franti & Spearhead, bringing them a newfound level of recognition and success.
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PhilanthropyTrue to the song's positive message, Michael Franti is also known for his activism and philanthropy, particularly in the fields of peace and social justice.
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