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Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

Vinicius Merlo

4 weeks ago

Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of video do you expect: a studio recording or a live performance?
What feelings or themes do you think a song called “Hey You” might explore?
What does “Live in Berlin 1990” suggest about the setting and atmosphere?

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Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

Calling out to someone alone (00:00 – 02:02)

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1. In the beginning, where is “you” described as being?

Up on a mountain
Down by the river
Out there in the cold
Inside a warm house

2. What does the singer say “you” has in the aisles?

Itchy feet and fading smiles
Shiny shoes and brand-new clothes
Heavy bags and tired hands
A broken heart and angry eyes

3. What promise does the singer make near the end of this part?

“I can’t hear you.”
“I will forget you.”
“I’m leaving now.”
“I’m coming home.”

Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

Fantasy, a wall, and being trapped (02:02 – 03:58)

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1. What does the singer say it was “only”?

A memory
A fantasy
A plan
A story

2. Why couldn’t he escape, according to the lyrics?

Because the door was too small
Because the road was too long
Because the night was too dark
Because the wall was too high

3. What “ate into his brain”?

The voices
The lies
The birds
The worms

Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

Asking for help and hoping together (03:58 – 04:48)

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1. How is “you” described on the road?

Always doing what you’re told
Always running away
Always looking for trouble
Always saying what you think

2. What are people beyond the wall doing in the hall?

Breaking bottles
Cleaning the floor
Writing letters
Singing softly

3. Which line expresses a shared result for unity vs. separation?

“Silent we wait, louder we call.”
“Together we stand, divide we fall.”
“Hold on to me, let go of all.”
“Over the wall, under it all.”

Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

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1. Overall, what does the singer mostly do in the lyrics?

Describes a party scene
Explains how to build something
Tells a funny story about a trip
Calls out to someone and asks for connection/help

2. Which theme fits the lyrics best?

Winning a competition
Learning in school
Buying and selling things
Isolation and trying to reach someone

3. What is the “wall” most likely used as in the song?

A literal sports stadium wall
A symbol of separation and being unable to connect
A household object being repaired
A historical monument being described

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Hey You, Roger Waters ft. Paul Carrack, Live In Berlin 1990

Who do you think the singer is speaking to when he says “Hey, you”? A specific person, or people in general? Why?
Which image is strongest for you (for example: “sitting naked by the phone” or “ear against the wall”)? What does it suggest?
What could “the wall” represent in real life (in relationships, society, or personal life)?
Do you agree with the message “Together we stand, divide we fall”? Give an example from your experience or from the world.

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