: 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)
: The video was filmed over two days at Universal Studios and features a cast of over 100 women. It went on to win four MTV Video Music Awards , including Video of the Year . Musical Structure and Impact : Despite its "pop" feel, the song features
: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. It went on to win four MTV Video
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.