Vampire Weekend - Ya Hey Lyrics






[Verse 1:]
Oh, sweet thing
Zion doesn't love you
And Babylon don't love you
But you love everything
Oh, you saint
America don't love you
So I could never love you
In spite of everything

[Pre-chorus:]
In the dark of this place
There's the glow of your face
There's the dust on the screen
Of this broken machine
And I can't help but feel
That I've made some mistake
But I let it go
Ya Hey [3x]

[Chorus:]
Through the fire and through the flames
(Ya hey [2x], Ut Deo, ya hey [2x])
You won't even say your name
(Ya hey [2x], Ut Deo, ya hey [2x])
Through the fire and through the flames
You won't even say your name
Only "I am what I am"
But who could ever live that way?
(Ya Hey [2x])
Ut Deo, Ya Hey
Ut Deo, Deo

[Verse 2:]
Oh, the motherland don't love you
The fatherland don't love you
So why love anything?
Oh, good God
The faithless they don't love you
The zealous hearts don't love you
And that's not gonna change

[Pre-chorus:]
All the cameras and files
All the paranoid styles
All the tension and fear
Of a secret career
And I can't help but feel
That you've seen the mistakes
But you let it go
Ya Hey [3x]

[Chorus]

Outside the tents, on the festival grounds
As the air began to cool, and the sun went down
My soul swooned, as I faintly heard the sound
Of you spinning "Israelites"
Into "19th Nervous Breakdown"

[Chorus]

[Refrain:]
Through the fire and through the flames
You won't even say your name
Only "I am what I am"
But who could ever live that way?
(Ya Hey [2x])
Ut Deo, Ya Hey
Ut Deo, Deo





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  1. s.... ....

    "I AM (THAT/WHAT) I AM ... YHWH. it's a Biblical reference from Exodus. It's What YHWH spoke to Musa, Mosche, Mosheh, Moses "through the fire through flames" of the burning bush. Peace Be Upon Him

  2. S.... i....

    Keysohn Tummela Vronyeskc JayZ
    Aho Vreen Tis Mujadiose Fren Estevan

    Alioengradzfrum' Phenile Lilya-Lilly aunt

  3. S.... H....

    who else came here because of lindsey buckingham's playlist?

  4. S.... V....

    This song is so fucking good.

  5. N.... k....

    2019 alguien ?
    ❤️

  6. I.... B....

    One of my favorite songs ever - brilliant writing <3

  7. D.... E....

    Merry Christmas

    2019

  8. K.... 9....

    Loveeee ittttt

  9. J.... G....

    Yahweh in Hebrew

  10. P.... W....

    Please could we get a version of this wonderful song without the chipmunks in the chorus?

  11. d.... ....

    prestigiando essa obra de arte, agora e pra sempre
    03/12/2019 20:15

  12. D.... C....

    There's no doubt these are a talented bunch but lets give credit to the amazing sound production :-)

  13. J.... F....

    I feel this is about someone who actually believes that God exists, but can't really find a way to connect or understand him. For this person, God seems to be someone who loves all, but from afar; he's mysterious, almost as if it didn't want to get involved with people.

    J.... F....

    Or has come to terms with his non-existence. Like a lot of songs, the meaning really depends on who's listening

  14. F.... t....

    Of COURSE there is a slight pause at ‘Fatherland’ absolute genius..

  15. E.... F....

    Hola buen dia desde México. Alguien que la traduzca a español por favor

    E.... F....

    Oh dulzura
    Zion no te ama
    Y Babilonia no te ama
    Pero tú amas todo

    Oh, Santidad
    America no te ama
    Asi que nunca podré amarte
    A pesar de todo

    En la oscuridad del lugar
    Está el brillo de tu rostro
    Está el polvo en la pantalla
    De esta rota maquina

    Y no puedo hacer nada
    Más que sentir que he cometido errores
    Pero los dejo ir
    Ya Hey! Ya Hey! Ya Hey!

    A traves del fuego y las llamas
    Ni siquiera tu nombre dirás(x2)
    Solo "Soy lo que soy"
    Pero ¿Quien podría vivir así?

    Oh, la madre patria no te ama
    La patria no te ama
    Así que ¿Por qué amar?

    Oh, buen Dios
    Los hombres sin fe no te aman
    Los corazones recelosos no te aman
    Y eso no va a cambiar

    Toda cámara y archivo
    Todo tipo de paranoia
    Toda tensión y miedo
    De una secreta profesión
    Y no puedo hacer nada
    Más que sentir que tú ves los errores
    Y los dejas ir
    Ya Hey! Ya Hey! Ya Hey!

    A través del fuego y las llamas
    Ni siquiera tu nombre dirás
    A través del corazón y las llamas
    Ni siquiera tu nombre dirás
    Tú dices "Soy lo que soy"
    Pero ¿Quien podría vivir así?
    Ut deo

    Fuera de las carpas
    En las tierras festivas
    El aire comenzó a enfriar
    Y el Sol bajó
    Mi alma de desvaneció
    Al escuchar debilmente el sonido
    De ti exclamando "Israelites"
    En la 19ena ruptura nerviosa

    A través del fuego y las llamas
    Ni siquiera tu nombre dirás (x2)
    Solo "Soy lo que soy"
    Pero ¿Quien podría vivir así?

    A través del fuego y las llamas
    Ni siquiera tu nombre dirás (x2)
    Solo "Soy lo que soy"
    Pero ¿Quien podría vivir así?

    Ut Deo, Deo.

  16. h.... ....

    im only here because this song was the only song my dad listened to and he passed away recently and now im crying while listening to this

  17. C.... R....

    THIS LIFE

  18. g.... b....

    Menuda canción más subliminal no??

    g.... b....

    Yes, tiene un mensaje tan profundo en una sola canción

  19. D.... ....

    2013 seems like it was just yesterday

  20. H.... C....

    how does anyone downvote this???

  21. P.... S....

    Vampire weekend songs are just so confusing and wonderful.

  22. h.... ....

    a piece of art suitable for those going through a crisis of faith.

  23. E.... C....

    thanks kaptain

  24. W.... f....

    I love this song

  25. C.... C....

    🛸🌐 #Saint

  26. p.... ....

    This song makes me feel nostalgic.

  27. B.... ....

    Who is listening in 2019? Stranger Things brought me here. This song has special memories for me because it was playing on the radio when my father drove my mother to the hospital to give birth to me. Just give me a thumb already!

    B.... ....

    How old are you?

  28. v.... c....

    I wish they could add this song to the soundtrack of american gods

  29. S.... R....

    Adoro a estos tipos 💜

  30. G.... G....

    Best song of 2013. Hands down.

  31. G.... B....

    21st century Pet Sounds, a true masetrpiece

  32. J.... R....

    God's silence

  33. O.... h....

    Lmao the “?” when he’s speaking Latin
    It’s Ut Deo, which means “As God”
    It’s basically Ezra disguising the questioning of God so he doesn’t get boycotted :P

  34. E.... R....

    Daddy has the song on the computer

  35. Z.... P....

    Don’t get it twisted. This song is about God.

  36. f.... ....

    Este disco es una locura, gracias.

  37. Z.... P....

    The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard .

  38. A.... M....

    I really enjoy this song....thanks i hope to see you soon again...

  39. k.... ....

    still here after 6 years

  40. S.... C....

    Yahusha loves you

  41. N.... S....

    So good

  42. W.... J....

    Ótima música 🎶🎵👌❤️

  43. W.... J....

    08/06/2019🇧🇷🇧🇷

  44. n.... ....

    I freaking love this band!!!

  45. V.... R....

    Pleas help me to save the planet 🙏

  46. A.... R....

    Great song, powerful message, thank you 🙏

  47. S.... ....

    Holy shit, is that Christina Applegate?

    S.... ....

    I scoff at Constantine's grab at power, but can I join you for Satyr at some point? I'm a Paegan Cherokee btw.

  48. E.... N....

    2019 love this song😄ya hey

  49. Z.... P....

    This song is just beautiful. Can’t believe more people have listened to it.

  50. s.... ....

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  51. C.... S....

    2019 and still my fav song

  52. F.... ....

    If People only knew who this song was talking about. Ya Hey is the Name used called to God Yahweh In not using his real name I AM THAT I AM is what God said his name was to Moses when he was talking to him through the Bush The was on Fire.

  53. K.... B....

    He doesn't know who the joke is on? And the few that matter.

  54. K.... H....

    I cant wait to movw to new york

  55. M.... ....

    Beautiful song ruined by that ridiculous meowing

  56. D.... S....

    youre no mormon.youre from new york

    D.... S....

    He's jewish...

  57. S.... ....

    “I AM THAT I AM” loves you x

  58. R.... ....

    Christ said "I am that I am". They picked up stones to stone him because he was saying that he was the God of the Old Testament. Pretty heavy stuff for VW. I think there's a ref to Pilate - Christ wouldn't tell him his name.

  59. a.... b....

    beautiful song

  60. T.... T....

    Always will love

  61. D.... S....

    hanes her way models

  62. D.... S....

    flytape earrings

  63. E.... C....

    Whyyy the chipmunk noises?! This song would be perfect without that but that ruins it for me

  64. M.... ....

    OMG! I've heard this song before but skipped it but today I heard the whole song and it freaking awesome!

  65. D.... S....

    hot air pastry bag.cold temperatures.dehydrated skin on your feet...leaks vs suction...

  66. M.... T....

    Beautiful

  67. Y.... ....

    Israel is a terrorist state that does genetic testing for citizenship status for jews from the soviet union. Google lavon affair.

    Y.... ....

    clueless

  68. S.... N....

    I finally get it: Through the fire and through the flames have a bottle of champagne with you at all times.

  69. G.... D....

    Hermosa canción

  70. S.... ....

    WADIOOOOORRRRWAY

  71. A.... T....

    I'm here in 2019!! WOOOOOW!

    A.... T....

    Me too Sunday. 3-24-19 2:26AM. Ya Hey

  72. L.... K....

    2019 canción para comenzar el día.

  73. d.... o....

    1:42 lmfaooo

  74. B.... A....

    I just got high to this and it was beautiful

  75. o.... ....

    where is the new album? you (great) hack frauds!

  76. w.... ....

    Am I the only one who is interested to hear Israelites spun into 19th Nervous Breakdown?

  77. b.... b....

    Love this song and miss you sooo much

  78. A.... C....

    1:42 wtf, hahahahha

  79. C.... Z....

    It's about God!

  80. 1.... 3....

    Here after five years and I still not loving this video ))

  81. b.... 1....

    que buena rola 😍😍

  82. s.... ....

    Thx conditioning

  83. J.... A....

    ÓTIMO"

  84. d.... l....

    I can't help but I feel, that I make some mistake. But I let it go.

  85. k.... ....

    my favorite outkast song

  86. H.... G....

    Sparkling wine is too sweet for my taste. But I aspire to love it.

  87. B.... M....

    Damn again. Finally realized the point of this vid. Nice.

  88. B.... M....

    Damn. The good old VW days. Amaze.

  89. J.... M....

    oh my god i was doing my history homework while listening to this and i was reading about the babylonian empire and then the song was all like babylon don't love you and i was s h o o k coincidence?? this is the first time i ever listened to this song and b r u h its actually not half bad

  90. k.... C....

    💯💯💯💯....

  91. S.... B....

    The part with ‘Fatherland don’t love you’ is very telling, the music skips a beat, almost stopping as a bottle of champagne drops like a bomb. Hugely poignant, and a lesson for us all..

  92. I.... L....

    a modern day Psalm. I like it very much.

  93. J.... F....

    This song makes me feel like when I read "His Dark Materials"