Hey Whatever

Westlife

About Hey Whatever

"Hey Whatever" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife. It was released on 15 September 2003 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Turnaround. The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. The song itself is a re-written version of "Rainbow Zephyr", a popular song by Irish Rock Band Relish. It was around this time that Brian McFadden decided to pursue a solo career, and this became the third from last single he released with the band.


Year:
2003
3:30
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Well I can't control the universe
cause I am only a man
And I've been in the papers but they won't tell me who I am
And if you really need a new philosophie
well there's one that makes sense
The one I profess

Chorus:
I say hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky

All the world's in waiting room
And we're standing in line
I found the answer to the question
What makes this time
Oh won't let them change your story
won't let them change your thought
so let the gurus and philophers hit you on?

Chorus:
Hey, Whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky

So I am taking a seat at the roulette thing
We've just been in a wheel
Should I bet or take what comes
Don't change how I feel
You're a champion of science
You're just some freak show fool?
What cannot be proved no no can still be true

Chorus:
And I say hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky
Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind?
Let your colour fill the sky

Aaaahh
Hey whatever

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Westlife

Westlife were an Irish boy band formed in 1998. They disbanded in 2012 after almost 14 years together. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden was a member from 1998 until his departure in 2004. more »

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Written by: CARL PAPENFUS, KENNETH PAPENFUS, STEVEN MCCUTCHEON, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Hey Whatever" was released on September 15, 2003. The song is a part of Westlife's fourth studio album "Turnaround."
Popularity
Although not as popular as some of their other hits, "Hey Whatever" still managed to reach #4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted within the top 20 in Ireland, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
Conversion of previous song
"Hey Whatever" is a reworked version of a song called "Rainbow Zephyr," which was originally performed by the band Hawk Nelson.
Music Video
The music video for "Hey Whatever" features the band performing in a Wild West desert setting, complete with saloons and cowboys.
Critic Reviews
The song generally received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its upbeat attitude and energetic performance.
Song Theme
"Hey Whatever" is an iconic pop song that explores themes of freedom, letting go, and embracing an optimistic outlook on life.
Songwriting Team
The song was written by a team of writers including Wayne Hector, Steve Mac, and Ash Howes who have long histories of writing successful pop hits.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is about 3 minutes and 29 seconds making it a standard length for pop songs during the time of its release.
Official Release
The song was officially released under the record label "BMG," and "RCA Records," both of which have a strong history in working with successful pop artists.
Album Reception
The album "Turnaround" which includes "Hey Whatever" was certified 2x Platinum in the UK and managed to top the UK Albums Chart.

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