Outkast - Hey Ya! (official Hd Video) -

: Despite its "pop" feel, the song features a complex 11-measure sequence with an irregular meter that is rare for mainstream hits.

The core of "Hey Ya!" is a meditation on the failure of long-term relationships and the fear of being alone. Outkast - Hey Ya! (Official HD Video)

: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. : Despite its "pop" feel, the song features

Released in 2003 as part of the double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below , "Hey Ya!" by Outkast—specifically the work of André 3000—is one of the most culturally significant pop songs of the 21st century. While famous for its high-energy beat and the iconic "shake it like a Polaroid picture" line, the song is famously a "Trojan horse," hiding a deeply cynical message about modern romance behind a joyful sound. Released in 2003 as part of the double

: André 3000 plays all eight members of a fictional American band performing on a British TV program, effectively "reversing the British Invasion".

: The track is a "hip-hop track masquerading as a '60s throwback," blending funk, rock, and soul.

Watch the official HD music video to see André 3000's iconic multi-character performance: Outkast - Hey Ya! (Official HD Video) OutkastVEVO YouTube• Oct 25, 2009 The Hidden Meaning: "Y'all Don't Want to Hear Me"