Hey Ya

Informal attention-getter

Hey Ya is an exclamation used to get attention or express enthusiastic greeting, popularized as the title of OutKast's 2003 hit song.

The phrase combines the casual call hey with an emphatic ya, creating an upbeat, informal address.

Outside the song's cultural footprint, it functions much like hey there or yo.

Related

Big Boi · catchy · dance · breakup · ice cold · alright · 2003 · shake it · double album · bounce · hand clap · clap · rhythm · funky · upbeat · party · radio · anthem

Categories
Opposites
musical energy and mood

Hey Yafuneral dirge

Music for mourning ceremonies

Someone Like You · lament · requiem · elegy · Black

register and address style

Hey Yaformal address

Respectful way of speaking

Your Excellency · distinguished guests

EARLY 2000s CULTURAL POSITIONING

Hey YaYellow

Sunlight's primary hue

Family

hey, ya

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G