{{Short description|2022 single by Disturbed}} {{Infobox song | name = Hey You | cover = Disturbed_-_Hey_You_(song).jpg | type = single | artist = [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] | album = [[Divisive (album)|Divisive]] | released = July 14, 2022 | genre = | length = 4:28 | label = *[[Reprise Records|Reprise]] *[[Warner Records|Warner]] | writer = *[[David Draiman]] *[[Dan Donegan]] *[[John Moyer]] *[[Mike Wengren]] | producer = [[WZRD BLD]] | prev_title = [[Hold On to Memories]] | prev_year = 2020 | next_title = [[Unstoppable (Disturbed song)|Unstoppable]] | next_year = 2022 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|YCGIj7KmwyI|"Hey You"}}}} }}
"'''Hey You'''" is a song by American heavy metal band [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]]. It is the first single and opening track from their eighth album, ''[[Divisive (album)|Divisive]]''. It reached number one on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Mainstream Rock Airplay]] chart in September 2022.
== Background and release == On July 7, 2022, Disturbed announced the release of a new single titled "Hey You" which was scheduled for release online on July 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=wookubus|title=Disturbed To Launch New Single "Hey You" Next Week|url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/07/07/news/disturbed-to-launch-new-single-hey-you-next-week/|website=ThePRP|date=July 7, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> In the days leading up to its release, the band promoted the single by sharing a preview of its music video on July 11, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=wookubus|title=Disturbed Share Preview Of "Hey You" Music Video|url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/07/11/news/disturbed-share-preview-of-hey-you-music-video/|website=ThePRP|date=July 11, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> It was followed by a 30-second audio teaser released via social media on July 12, 2022.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Listen to a 30 second teaser of Disturbed's brand new single Hey You|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/disturbed-hey-you-single-teaser-listen|magazine=[[LouderSound|Metal Hammer]]|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
The band confirmed that the song would be the first single from their upcoming album, which was expected to be released later in 2022.<ref name="Consequence">{{cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Spencer|title=Disturbed Return with "Hey You," First New Song in Four Years: Stream|url=https://consequence.net/2022/07/disturbed-hey-you-stream/|magazine=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
== Composition and lyrics == The song has been described by ''[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]'' as recalling the band's early work, particularly the band's first album ''[[The Sickness]]''. The track features singer [[David Draiman]]'s staccato vocal delivery over heavy guitar riffs by [[Dan Donegan]]. It features a melodic chorus but remains heavy overall.<ref name="Consequence"/> ''Wall of Sound'' characterized the track as a return to the band's heavier, riff-driven sound, comparing it to "[[Indestructible (Disturbed song)|Indestructible]]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Aarons|first=Ricky|title=Disturbed Return To Form With Heavy New Single 'Hey You'|url=https://www.wallofsoundau.com/new-music/disturbed-return-to-form-with-heavy-new-single-hey-you|website=Wall of Sound|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
According to Draiman, the song was written in response to what he described as growing division in society since the release of ''[[Evolution (Disturbed album)|Evolution]]''. He called the track a "wake-up call", saying it deals with outrage addiction, the breakdown of respectful conversation, and societal division.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Hobson|first=Rich|title=Disturbed's new single Hey You is a 'wake up call': "We've become our own worst enemies"|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/disturbed-new-single-hey-you-listen|magazine=[[LouderSound|Metal Hammer]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
Donegan said the song was meant as a wake-up call to encourage reflection on increasing hostility due to social media and politics. He pointed to how people are no longer really having respectful conversations, how attacks have increased, and how those with different views are often just "canceled".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Reesman|first=Bryan|title=Disturbed's Dan Donegan: Upcoming Album 'Divisive' a 'bit of a wake-up call [to] reflect on how crazy we're all acting'|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/disturbed-dan-donegan-album-divisive-interview-1235162550/|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=October 28, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
== Reception == ''[[Loudwire]]'' reported that fan reactions to the song were mixed, with some listeners expressing praise and others offering criticism, including negative responses to its lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trapp|first=Philip|title=Rock + Metal Fans React to Disturbed's New Song 'Hey You'|url=https://loudwire.com/disturbed-new-song-hey-you-fan-listener-reactions/|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> A ''[[Kerrang!]]'' review said that after listening to the first three tracks, including "Hey You", the reviewer was hoping they were just off tracks and that the album's heavier, more high-energy material would show up later.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Album review: Disturbed–Divisive|url=https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-disturbed-divisive|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]|date=November 18, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> ''[[Sputnikmusic]]'' staff Trey said the song's verses and grooves are solid, but the big area-rock chorus kills the momentum and isn't as good as the choruses on the other singles, disrupting the track's flow.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trey|title=Disturbed–Divisive|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/85896/Disturbed-Divisive/|website=[[Sputnikmusic]]|date=November 18, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
According to ''[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]'' and as of November 18, 2022, "Hey You" had amassed more than 25 million streams.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Erickson|first=Anne|title=Disturbed Unveil AI-Generated "Bad Man" Video, Unleash Full Divisive Album: Stream|url=https://consequence.net/2022/11/disturbed-bad-man-video-divisive-album-stream/|magazine=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]|date=November 18, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
== Music video == The single was released alongside a cinematic, science-fiction-themed music video, which premiered on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Schaffner|first=Lauryn|title=Disturbed Drop Fiery First New Song in Four Years 'Hey You'|url=https://loudwire.com/disturbed-hey-you-video-lyrics/|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> The video was directed by Josiahx and filmed in Los Angeles on June 14, 2022, featuring all four members of the band performing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Disturbed Releases Music Video For First New Song In Four Years, 'Hey You'|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/disturbed-releases-music-video-for-first-new-song-in-four-years-hey-you|website=[[Blabbermouth]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> The video depicts a futuristic, [[The Matrix (franchise)|Matrix]]-like setting in which people are shown consuming a constant stream of media.<ref>{{cite web|last=Emperor Rhombus|title=Disturbed Release New Single via Video About — Shocker! — How the Media Is Bad|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/07/14/disturbed-reveal-new-single-via-video-about-shocker-how-the-media-is-bad/|website=[[MetalSucks]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>
== Track listing == {{Track listing | headline = ''Hey You - by Disturbed'' Single<ref>{{cite web|title=Hey You - Single by Disturbed - Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0P5THTr6VX4rtxd8riRVOM|website=[[Spotify]]|access-date=February 17, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hey You - Single - Album by Disturbed - Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/ng/album/hey-you-single/1631619091|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=February 17, 2026}}</ref> | title1 = Hey You | note1 = Explicit | length1 = 4:28 }}
== Chart performance == It reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on September 3, 2022, their eleventh song to do so.<ref name="bb">{{cite magazine|last=Rutherford|first=Kevin|title=Disturbed's 'Hey You' hits no. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/disturbeds-hey-you-tops-mainstream-rock-airplay-chart/|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=September 1, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
== Personnel == Credits adapted from [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hey You – Song by Disturbed|url=https://music.apple.com/ng/song/hey-you/1631619092|publisher=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
'''Disturbed''' * [[David Draiman]] - lead vocals, background vocals, songwriter * [[Dan Donegan]] - guitar, background vocals, piano, synthesiser, songwriter * [[John Moyer]] - bass guitar, songwriter * [[Mike Wengren]] - drums, percussion, background vocals, songwriter
'''Additional credits''' * [[WZRD BLD]] - producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer
==Charts== {{col-begin}} {{col 2}}
===Weekly charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ Weekly chart performance for "Hey You" ! Chart (2022–2023) ! Peak<br/>position |- ! scope="row"|Canada [[Canada Rock|Rock]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Disturbed Chart History: Canada Rock|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/disturbed/chart-history/car/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118222406/https://www.billboard.com/artist/disturbed/chart-history/car/|archive-date=November 18, 2023|magazine=[[Billboard Canada]]|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> | 32 |- ! scope="row"|Czech Republic Modern Rock (''[[ČNS IFPI]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ifpicr.cz/hitparada/21/disturbed/hey-you/169587|title=Disturbed – Hey You|publisher=[[ČNS IFPI]]|access-date=January 9, 2026|language=cs}}</ref> | 2 |- {{single chart|Finland|97|artist=Disturbed|song=Hey You|rowheader=true|accessdate=January 9, 2026}} |- ! scope="row"| New Zealand [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|Hot Singles]] (''[[Recorded Music NZ]]'')<ref>{{cite web|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2022-07-22|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=July 22, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> | 33 |- {{single chart|Billboarddigitalsongs|40|artist=Disturbed|rowheader=true|access-date=January 9, 2026}} |- {{single chart|Billboardrockairplay|6|artist=Disturbed|rowheader=true|access-date=January 9, 2026}} |- {{single chart|Billboardrocksongs|28|artist=Disturbed|rowheader=true|access-date=January 9, 2026}} |- !scope="row"|US [[Mainstream Rock Airplay]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="bb"/> | 1 |} {{col 2}}
===Year-end charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Year-end chart performance for "Hey You" ! scope="col"| Chart (2022) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/rock-airplay-songs/|title=Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 9, 2026|url-access=subscription}}</ref> | 28 |- ! scope="row"| US Mainstream Rock (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/mainstream-rock-songs-artists/|title=Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 9, 2026|url-access=subscription}}</ref> | 10 |} {{col-end}}
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