Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: David Jon GilmourHey Hey Rise Up lyrics © English Translation
: David Gilmour was inspired to create the track to support Ukraine following the 2022 Russian invasion. All proceeds from the single are donated to the Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund . : The vocals are a sample of Andriy
Oh, in the meadow a red viburnum has bent down low,For some reason, our glorious Ukraine is in sorrow.And we'll take that red viburnum and we will raise it up,And we shall cheer for our glorious Ukraine, hey, hey!And we shall cheer for our glorious Ukraine, hey, hey! often translated as "Hey
: The vocals are a sample of Andriy Khlyvnyuk singing a capella in Sophia Square, Kyiv, while he was serving in the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces. rise up and rejoice!".
The title "Hey Hey Rise Up!" is derived from the final line of the chorus, often translated as "Hey, hey, rise up and rejoice!".