Michael Franti & Spearhead - Hey Hey Hey Lyrics






It's been a long time coming that I had to say
When I wake up in the morning all I do is pray
For some guidance and protection on the streets today
And an answer to the questions I ask everyday

So tell me why do the birds that used to fly here
Tell me why do they come to die here?
And all the kids that used to run here
Tell me why do they load their guns here?

I remember in the days when
We were one heart, no need to defend
I just wrap my arms around you
Don't give up, this song is for you

Hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I say hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I hold on, I'm trying to hold on
I hold on, hold on, hold on

From the tops of the buildings to the streets below
Between the Wall Street banks and the empty homes
Between the lines of the people standing all in a row
There's a crack in the gutter where a flower grows

Reminding me that everything is possible
Yeah, reminding me that nothing is impossible
You gotta live for the one that you love you know
You gotta love for the life that you live you know

Singing hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I'll sing hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I hold on, I'm trying to hold on
I hold on, I'm trying to hold on

Until the morning comes again
I will remain with you my friend
And we will ride until the sun
Goes to the place where it begun
And we will live to laugh and cry another day

Don't let nobody ever tell you that it couldn't be done
Don't let nobody ever tell you that we couldn't be one
Don't let nobody ever tell you that it shouldn't be sung
Don't let nobody ever tell you you're the only one

Singing hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I say hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

Whoa, oh, oh, oh, I hold on
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, I hold on
Whoa, oh, oh, oh

I'm just trying to hold on
Trying to hold on
Trying to hold on

I say hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I say hey, hey, hey
No matter how life is today
There's just one thing that I got to say
I won't let another moment slip away

I hold on, I'm trying to hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on





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  1. �.... �....

    Bloodhound gang

  2. A.... &....

    This song is so underrated 🌍

  3. C.... K....

    Heard this at Planet Fitness today and had to have it! Went thru several Hey Hey Hey songs before I found it! Love this....10/18/19.

  4. A.... C....

    Austin Texas baby

  5. J.... G....

    Michael needs to get back to making happy music. Nobody does it better than him!

  6. S.... S....

    Austin Texas!

  7. S.... a....

    my favourite song. it's so positive

  8. 1.... ....

    heard this song for the first time today. on the radio. made me feel happy.

  9. B.... ....

    This song is holy to me, a prayer, and it was to my wife, too, prior to her death. Thank you, Michael Franti and your amazing musicians, for helping us all hold on.

  10. C.... W....

    Dude's songs always make me smile.....that'a a gift....

  11. L.... C....

    Beautiful❤️

  12. S.... ....

    Wow one of the best recordings i have ever heard, i am a proper Michael Franti fan now Thank you...

  13. L.... P....

    really needed this song today. thanks for uplifting myself as well as so many others

  14. P.... B....

    Franti is an all time great

  15. s.... m....

    Form india love the song ❣

  16. W.... W....

    Ahhh, I woke up singing this song!!! It gets me thru for sure!!! 👍🏻😊
    I just saw Franti and Spearhead in Asheville, NC on 7/27/18 for the 2nd yr in a row!!! 😁 Woohooooo!!!!!
    I kid u not when I say it will be one of the BEST times of ur life by going to one of his shows!!!
    U don't want to miss it!!!
    Sooo much FUN!!!! 👌🏻💖
    Amazing man, soul, message, music 🎶
    The entire place was feeling it, outside in the wind u could feel the high vibrations, it was incredible!!!
    I had the honor of giving his BEAUTIFUL pregnant wife Sunflowers 🌻 after the show!!
    I'm sooo very happy for them both, that they found each other and will be sharing a precious baby soon!!! 🙏🏻🤗 Sooo excited!!!!!
    Michael Franti is the BEST, The Shidizzle!!! His music changes hearts, changes lives!!! I should know I am one of many who has been touched...I'm so thankful for him and his music!!!! 😌
    Sooo much LOVE and RESPECT Michael~
    ALWAYS SENDING U THE BEST!!!!
    Thank U for playing again in Asheville!!!! 🙌🏻😍
    🌬🙏🏻💗😁🌻✌🏻💞

  17. C.... G....

    HOLY! How did I miss the @MichaelFrantiandSpearhead party??? I WANT TO LIVE IN A MICHAEL FRANTI VIDEO!!! RIGHT NOW. TODAY!

  18. C.... ....

    u iz come 2 to MeDalLo FranTi?..

  19. N.... F....

    This in one of my Favorite Franti songs! Thank You for your Beautiful Uplifting music!

  20. t.... ....

    Love it

  21. S.... S....

    Downtown Austin TX!!!

  22. A.... ....

    Why are there only 2.6 million views!?

  23. j.... t....

    This man has a heart

  24. p.... ....

    MICHAEL FRANTI FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  25. L.... ....

    I am so glad to see a video with no hate in the comments

  26. F.... A....

    I love the kiss at 2:56

  27. R.... H....

    Thanks for this song! Fighting cancer and feeling like quitting, then I hear this. Thanks for this.

  28. S.... G....

    SOOOO INSPIRATIONAL!!! PLEASE do more of these POSITIVE MESSAGE • INSPIRING SONGS!! The world already has enough of the "I'm nothing unless someone loves me - loving outside of myself needy dependent songs!! You can NEVER TRULY love another in a HEALTHY way if you don't at first love YOURSELF & lack of SELF-love is that is at the CORE of ALL the problems in the world!! Michael Franti - I welcome you to be more of a beacon of light for SELF LOVE - we are ALL ONE!! You HAVE the energy & beat to do that!!

  29. W.... a....

    this is the best song ever

  30. r.... ....

    Thanks for your positive message. Our world needs more of this! Love to you ♡

  31. B.... i....

    This song always makes me feel better

  32. D.... F....

    Michael I am stop barevent in Norway they are kid napping children remember ? He was lucky given a loving family but yet the father was left to rot all alone lost every one he loved

  33. L.... !....

    I LOVE THIS SONG AND THE WHOLE WORLD SHOULD HEAR THIS <3 <3 <3 <3

  34. M.... Y....

    I feel terrible right now , i hope this can take me through

    M.... Y....

    Karim Benzema i hope u feel better about things really

  35. G.... T....

    he looks mad if you pause it at 0:21

  36. R.... M....

    ANOTHER FEEL GOOD SONG, FEEL GOOD VIBES

  37. D.... S....

    He tells us that life is definitely NOT like it used to be I hate that things changed in life. It just shows us we need to hold on more to tomorrow

    D.... S....

    indeed and also , to be always positive

    no matter what happens , hang on and hold on ... doesn't matter how many bad or worse decisions you made , they're all in the past and damned to remain there

    turn over a new leaf and approach life with a new-found zeal and maximum anticipation !

  38. D.... H....

    Do you even have a song that isn't fabulous? O_o

    D.... H....

    Wow! I heard of this guy but never listened to his music until today... I'm glad I did! it's uplifting, positive, and refreshing!!! enjoy everyone and pass it on...!

  39. S.... S....

    Michael keep the music going. A true inspiration in the positive form. So needed.

  40. E.... H....

    Best Song Ever!

  41. T.... A....

    Nice song

  42. D.... A....

    esta chingonaaaa esta rolitaaa😃😃😃😃😃rifadooooo miguelitoooooo!

  43. T.... T....

    AMAZING...This is real music... Love this guy...

  44. M.... ....

    love the music

  45. K.... T....

    fuck you

  46. B.... ....

    My New Year's Resolution: I won't let another moment slip away! Damn straight. Life is too short.

  47. h.... ....

    I typed in hey hey hey becuz I was bored. didn't know that a song was going to come up..

    h.... ....

    pink panther.

  48. T.... M....

    dan lewis love all human kind but you sir are a PBALL you have nothing better to do beside arguing over religion and science live your life bud and dont frett over it to much might hurt your self.

  49. R.... T....

    Wow, this guy's saying what I'm thinking !!! Nice !

  50. M.... N....

    Thank you God for this pure presteen vocalist!! this makes my heart swell with love and compassion for the world!!! keep the words coming Michael!!! God bless you Michael Franti!!! and Spearhead :)

  51. D.... M....

    This has become my AM soundtrack , I definitely don't let moments slip away make the most of what I have ....😊☕️✌️🎤 ⚾️🐿

  52. J.... F....

    hey hey hey

  53. R.... M....

    Much Love for everything he promotes! Positivity Makes the world go round! Keep makin these gems and I know it will save lives.

  54. r.... s....

    this song helps me keeps going when I don't want to

  55. D.... L....

    I look forward to Mr. F. getting truly free, eschewing the crippling belief in a super daddy that one needs to beg for something. Ew.

    Religion comforts...and it cripples.
    History is quite clear about this.

    D.... L....

    An assertion probably made without scientific documentation of the trial and effect.

    I hope that you will, in time, develop a deep hunger for the cold hard beautiful truth.
    Until then, keep running from it.

    D.... L....

    Dan Lewis um..no..peoples pride and lies cripples

    D.... L....

    you dont even know truth dan..you are blind and deaf like bible speaks of

    D.... L....

    Yeah, keep making false assumptions.
    Keep lying to yourself. That's what lazy cowards like you do.

    You want a go? Come on, deluded person.
    Tell me what you believe, and why.

    D.... L....

    why you on Franti page..you hate him n his music.n.his messages

  56. T.... M....

    i love you you are my insparation

  57. P.... B....

    Saw him last night in Jacksonville, OR. Incredibly powerful show. He hugged my wife after the show and shared some positive words.

  58. S.... ....

    Love love love this guys music!! ❤️🎶 Just discovered it!

    S.... ....

    Love it too. I just discover him yesterday (9/23/2016) when he appeared on HBO Real Time with Bill Maher.

    S.... ....

    Me too! Still listening :)

    S.... ....

    Shelley Marie Songwriter , If you get a chance you must go see him live. The vibe at his shows is amazing. Is energy is infectious. I always we leave feeling so much better about everything in life. Peace and Love.

    S.... ....

    Shelley Marie Songwriter He is amazing!! I've grown up listening to his empowering music since the 90's and, you should definitely see him live! I've been blessed to see him many times in SF, at festivals and at the Filmore and he is awesome! I also got to meet him casually after the show, & he was so nice, kind and really personable. I love him because he actually sings songs about life and our country, that are empowering, inspirational & motivating.

    S.... ....

    Shelley Marie Songwriter aa

  59. c.... g....

    it's great and gets me in a good mood

  60. C.... D....

    it's worth it .... i changed my mind.
    where the flower grows

  61. R.... J....

    He used to come to Reno every year, but it's been about 4 years since he's come here, even though the audience was heavily packed, and I'm sure no one ever threatened him. He's from Oakland, and he's of mixed race. He writes and sings wonderful songs, but what's probably sad for him is that all audiences are 99.99% white. Black folks rarely come to see him, at least here in Reno.

  62. H.... C....

    Saw you last night in NYC & you guys were AWESOME!! Huge fan here!! :-)

  63. C.... B....

    Everyone in America needs to listen to this. No more passive aggressive hashtag wars, and stop letting precious moments slip away.

    C.... B....

    Not only everyone in America, Everyone in general

  64. L.... S....

    Having a bad day....this song is awesome....Thanks @Michael Franti

  65. L.... S....

    This song is awesome. Heard part of it on the radio, really, the radio, and found out who did it and now, I've seen the video and this is just too, too, kewl. Love it.

  66. T.... R....

    It is so amazing to see the positive progression that Michael Franti has made as an artist all these years, I still remember the Beatnugs back in the day. What an amazing human being with actually something meaningful to talk about. Much love, respect and positivity from Los Angeles..

    T.... R....

    And Spearhead !

  67. L.... W....

    Love It when I discover new music. Especially when it's uplifting and I really need it.

    L.... W....

    me too .. uplifting powerful with Hope ...thank you.

    L.... W....

    If you ever have a chance to see Michael in concert GO!! It's the most positive uplifting fun show! He even invites all the kids in the audience up on stage to dance and sing with him during the encore! He has a huge heart!

    L.... W....

    Lolly Ward so relatable

  68. r.... g....

    me encanta esta cancion!!

  69. C.... D....

    Been listening for a few days now. I find he has a quality about him I love. I first thought he was like the Pied Piper. Then I thought it's more like the attraction Jesus had on the people. Thank You Michael Franti.

  70. C.... S....

    One of my new favorite songs :)

  71. S.... H....

    I love your songs please make more ☺🌇

  72. G.... L....

    Michael Franti and Spearhead!!! LOVE THESE GUYS SO MUCH!!!!<3<3<3

  73. G.... H....

    SOUNDS LIKE GREAT 70,s MUSIC GREAT BEAT.

  74. D.... M....

    michael, thank you for being you. i love you music and your message. god knows the world needs to hear it. so he sent you.

  75. S.... W....

    Such happy songs, lift my spirit and only brings love to my world ❤️

  76. T.... H....

    I love this song!

  77. M.... R....

    Love your music! I work at a store in the local mall and "Once A Day" is on our store cd. I hadn't heard of you before, but looked you up after hearing that beautiful song. Every time it's on I'm dancing around the store! :)

    M.... R....

    I loved hearing his music in Kohls, I was like SWEET!! I was dancing too. Not sure where you work but I was kinda surprised to hear it in Kohls. I started to suspect they had a way to play music in my itunes following me around the store, lol

  78. D.... P....

    lyrics to lift your spirit and energize your soul, love this dude.

  79. K.... F....

    One Love xD

  80. R.... ....

    Your music is so full of hope and inspiration!! Very beautiful and joyful sounds! Keep on Keepin on!!! :)

  81. D.... B....

    "There's a crack in the gutter where a flower grows."

    That lyric only happens once, but IMO it's A+. It seems like it was easy to come up with when you already have it and you're just comparing it to the other lyrics, but really that takes a lot of time and/or brilliance to just slip in there. A flower in the gutter isn't the image that would come to mind easily if you were just sitting in your basement, smoking weed and pruping out songs. Those kind of details are what separate the good tries from the good songs.

    D.... B....

    With respect: from the great songs.

  82. J.... C....

    what's the name of this song?

    J.... C....

    Hey Hey Hey ! (Peace)

    J.... C....

    Jr Cisneros I think it’s yeh yeh yeh

  83. S.... S....

    was watching whose line, kept thinking this is the song about "hoe down"

  84. J.... B....

    may we all take time and ask this of ourselves to make things and our world better for our children and all that we love , no matter their heritage xx. everyone who reads this post, I wish you happiness and a good day.

    J.... B....

    +John Bloomfield Beautiful words John ,the lyrics in this song have a strong message especially with the wicked things humans are doing to each other on our beautiful planet at this present time ,. peace happiness and and a good day to you also .

  85. B.... B....

    Thanks!

  86. P.... ....

    NOT TO MANY WORDS MEANINGFUL TO ME GREAT

  87. G.... H....

    sdasdasd

  88. B.... ....

    gave me chills!

  89. T.... W....

    Michael...i truly hope you read these posts...you help so many with you positive up building words...May The Creator Jehovah (He causes to become) continue too bless you and guide you to a Him! Thank you Thank you Thank you.

  90. z.... ....

    Dont give up , this song is for you

  91. A.... J....

    *Produced by DJ Mustard

  92. B.... ....

    Michael Franti's songs all just have such heart!

  93. �.... ....

    I love this song

  94. P.... ....

    TAOISM  LIKE THIS GROUP