Hey, Man!

Nelly Furtado

About Hey, Man!

"Hey, Man!" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West for Furtado's debut album, Whoa, Nelly!. The song was released as the album's fourth (and final) single in some European countries, but it charted only in Germany, where it reached number forty-nine, Netherlands, where it reached number eighty-seven, and Romania, where it reached number sixty-five. "Hey, Man!" samples "White Man Sleeps" from the Kronos Quartet's album Pieces of Africa. Furtado described the song as: "a big pop song and kind of rocking now because we went back to the demo version of it. Brian West had his 'Pieces of Africa' disc, and he wanted something distinct to happen in the chorus. So he chopped up 'White Man Sleeps' by The Kronos Quartet." 


Year:
2000
4:10
21 
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Hey, man, don't look so scared.
You know I'm only testing you out.
Hey man, don't look so angry,
You're real close to figuring me out.

We are a part of a circle.
It's like a mobius strip,
And it goes round and round until it loses a link.
And there's a shadow in the sky and it looks like rain,
And shit is gonna fly once again.

Hey, man, we look at each other with ample eyes,
So why not some time to discover what's behind your eyes?
I've got so many questions that I want to ask you.
I am so tired of mirrors- pour me a glass of your wine!

And there's a shadow in the sky and it looks like rain,
And shit is gonna fly once again!
I've got a bunch of government checks at my door.
Each morning I try to send them back but they only send me more.
I look at myself in the mirror; am I vital today?
Hey, man, I let my conscience get in the way!

And there's a shadow in the sky , and it looks like rain,
And shit is gonna fly once again,
And I don't mean to rain on your parade,
But pathos has got me once again
And I don't want ambivalence no more,
I don't want ambivalence no more,
I don't want ambivalence no more,
No I don't want ambivalence no more!

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: Gerald Eaton, Brian West, Nelly Furtado, Kevin Volans

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10 facts about this song

Recorded Year
"Hey, Man!" was recorded in the year 2000. It is the opening track of Nelly Furtado's debut album "Whoa, Nelly!"
Genre
The song falls into the Pop genre, but it’s infused with elements of folk and world music. Nelly Furtado is known for her eclectic blend of music styles.
Lyrics
"Hey, Man!" features empowering lyrics, which are a reflection of Nelly Furtado's views on feminism and her perception of societal roles.
Album Achievement
The song is a part of the "Whoa, Nelly!" album, which was a major commercial success, earning a number of awards and featuring at least three hit singles.
Chart Performance
Although "Hey, Man!" did not score high on the charts in comparison to other songs on the album, it contributed to the overall success of the album.
Personal Connection
Nelly Furtado has expressed in interviews how personally meaningful this song is to her given its introspective and expressive nature.
Critic Reviews
The song received positive reviews from critics. It was often praised for its fusion of different genres and its lyrical depth.
Musical Style
"Hey, Man!" reflects Furtado’s unique music style, combining pop melodies with influences from her Portuguese heritage.
Live Performance
Furtado often performed "Hey, Man!" during her live concerts and tours, underlining the song's importance in her ongoing music profile.
Album's Theme
This song introduces the entire theme of the "Whoa, Nelly!" album centered around Furtado's self-discovery and views on relationships, society, and the world at large.

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