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

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.

: The line "shake it like a Polaroid picture" led to a massive resurgence in sales for the camera company, despite Polaroid later clarifying that shaking the film could actually damage the image.

: André 3000 explicitly addresses the audience’s preference for escapism over honesty with the line, "Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance".

Directed by Bryan Barber, the video was inspired by The Beatles' historic 1964 performance on The Ed Sullivan Show .