Discover the story of the song > Hey You – The Exies

The song is about a person, referred to as "Hey you", who seems to have lost their way in life and is turning to substance abuse. The lyrics mention black tar in their veins, which could refer to heroin use. The protagonist of the song is nodding out, possibly from the use of drugs, and there are questions being asked about why they would want to die. The song seems to be a plea for the protagonist to reconsider their choices and find their way back to a better path in life.