Drawing us in with a celestial frequency and a dimensional guitar soundscape with textured drums, Points open Hey with a timeless nature, and introspective prose. The lyrics of Hey delve into themes of love, vulnerability, and emotional self-protection, painting a picture of a complex emotional landscape.
The song opens with the line, “Just another lazy Sunday, meditate and armbars,” setting a relaxed, almost mundane scene. “Meditate and armbars” might refer to activities singer Rob Sanderson engages in for mental and physical balance. The following line, “Sense a question lodged in your throat, are you comparing lifestyles?” suggests tension and hesitation in communication, indicating that the other person might be questioning or comparing their lives in terms of compatibility or choices.
Speaking on the track, singer Rob Sanderson confesses, “We pride ourselves on our big sound, so it was important to capture it on this track. We recorded a left and right for everything, each one using a different guitar, different effects. It gave the song that psychedelic vibe we wanted with an added bit of dirt too”.
In the plea, “Put your loving arms around me, tell me you’re a righteous man / Stay the night, oh please it’s just once I tell you I’m not the one,” Rob seeks affection and validation, wanting reassurance that his muse is genuine. Despite this desire for closeness, he warns the other person not to get too attached, acknowledging their own emotional limitations.
The chorus reveals the core emotional conflict: “Well I fell in love / But I shook it off / Cos I don’t wanna count on anyone.” Here, Rob admits to falling in love but chooses to distance himself to avoid dependence and potential heartbreak. This relatable internal struggle is further emphasized in the lines, “Hey, why you acting so cruel? Why you being so cold?” which express confusion and hurt over the other person’s cold behavior, possibly a reaction to the singer’s emotional withdrawal.
The second verse continues with a commitment to honesty, whilst Rob stresses the importance of being truthful about his feelings, even if it means admitting to emotional reluctance or an unwillingness to fully commit.
The repeated chorus reinforces the main themes of love, hesitation, and the struggle between desire and self-protection. The opus concludes with the poignant refrain, “Well I fell in love / But I shook it off / Cos I don’t wanna count on anyone,” reiterating the star’s resolve to guard his heart despite the pain and confusion it causes. Overall, Hey captures the delicate balance between longing for connection and the fear of vulnerability, creating a powerful and emotionally resonant narrative.
We deeply connect with what Points are manifesting with their sound and self-realized nature, and have added Hey to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of the band, including Waiting Room, and anticipate future releases from the talented creators.