Your phone buzzes, you glance down, and there it is—“hey you” from the person who’s been occupying your thoughts.
That simple two-word greeting suddenly feels loaded with possibilities, and you’re stuck wondering what to say back.
We’ve compiled 285+ carefully crafted responses that’ll help you navigate this nerve-wracking moment with confidence, whether you want to be flirty, funny, sweet, or mysterious.
285+ Replies When Crush Says “Hey You”
Flirty Replies When Crush Says “Hey You”
Master the art of subtle seduction with responses that spark attraction without overwhelming them.
Playfully Confident Responses That Show Interest
Hey yourself, trouble 😏
Well well, look who’s thinking about me
Oh, so I’m ‘you’ now? I like where this is going
Someone’s being bold today… I approve
Hey you back—been wondering when I’d hear from you
Took you long enough to text me
My favorite notification just popped up
Hey gorgeous—wait, we talking about me or you?
I was literally just thinking about you, this is weird
Well aren’t you a sight for sore eyes
Should I be worried you know how to reach me? 😉
Hey you sounds way better coming from you
Starting with ‘hey you’ is basically flirting now, right?
Oh, so we’re on ‘hey you’ terms? Noted
This text just made my whole day better
Witty Comebacks That’ll Make Them Smile
Yes, this is ‘you,’ how may I help ‘hey’?
You rang? 🔔
Hey you too, or should I call you ‘hey me’?
Plot twist: I’m actually ‘they’ today
Instructions unclear—do I hey back or you back?
Fun fact: 90% of conversations starting with ‘hey you’ end in marriage
That’s MR. You to you, thank you very much
Hey you is texting code for ‘I miss talking to you,’ right?
Replying to: Hey You. Subject: Maximum Interest
Error 404: Chill not found after reading this
On a scale of 1-10, how intentional was that flirty opener?
Recording this ‘hey you’ for future bragging purposes
Is this the part where I pretend I wasn’t hoping you’d text?
Imagine if I replied ‘new phone who dis’ 💀
My lawyer advises I respond with equal enthusiasm: Hey YOU
Charming One-Liners That Keep the Conversation Flowing
Hey cutie—what’s on your mind?
Perfect timing, I needed a reason to smile
There’s that face I’ve been wanting to see
Hey back—tell me something good
Well hello there, what brings you to my notifications?
Hey! Ready to make this the best part of my day?
Heyyy—so what are we talking about first?
You just interrupted my daydreaming about you, actually
Hey you, hey me, hey us having a conversation
Hi! Warning: I’m in a really good mood now
Hey right back—you always know how to get my attention
Well if it isn’t my favorite person to hear from
Hey! Quick question: how do you always text at the perfect time?
Oh great, now I’m smiling at my phone like an idiot
Heyyy—fair warning, I’m about to be annoyingly talkative
Bold Responses for When You’re Feeling Brave
Been waiting for you to make the first move 😘
Hey beautiful—miss me?
Finally! I’ve been dropping hints for weeks
Hey you feels dangerously close to flirting territory
I like the sound of that coming from you
Is this your way of asking me out without asking?
Hey back—when are we actually hanging out?
Three words: Hey. You. Coffee?
You know what would make this better? Saying it in person
Okay but ‘hey you’ in a text vs ‘hey you’ while looking in my eyes—big difference
Chemistry over text is cool, but have you considered chemistry in person?
Hey yourself—so are we doing this or what?
This better be leading somewhere interesting 🔥
Hey gorgeous, about time you texted your future favorite person
I’ll respond properly once you admit you’ve been thinking about me all day
Teasing Replies That Create Sexual Tension
Oh so we’re being cute today? Interesting strategy
Careful, I might start thinking you like me
Hey you? Someone’s feeling confident today
Is this what passes for smooth these days? …because it’s working
You can’t just ‘hey you’ me and expect me to act normal
Alright, you’ve got my attention—now what?
Starting to think these texts aren’t accidental…
Hey you is cute, but I’m waiting for ‘hey beautiful’
You’re trouble, aren’t you?
This flirty energy… I’m here for it
Keep talking like that and I might actually start liking you 😏
You texting me first? What changed?
Oh we’re doing lowercase ‘hey you’? That’s bold
Someone woke up feeling dangerous today
I see what you’re doing here, and I’m not mad about it
Cute and Sweet Responses to “Hey You”
Channel warmth and affection with responses that showcase your genuine sweetness.
Adorable Replies That Show Your Softer Side
Hey you! You just made me smile 😊
Hi! Seeing your name pop up makes everything better
Heyy! How’s my favorite person doing?
Aww, I love when you text me
Hey! This is such a nice surprise
Hi there! Hope you’re having an amazing day
Hey! You have impeccable timing as always
Seeing this made my heart do a little happy dance
Hey! Tell me everything—how are you?
Hi! Was literally just thinking about you
Your texts always brighten my day ☀️
Hey back! You’re pretty great, you know that?
Aww hey! What are you up to?
This just became my favorite notification
Hey! Can’t stop smiling now, thanks for that
Wholesome Responses That Build Emotional Connection
Hey! Really glad to hear from you today
Hi! You know, you make texting actually fun
Hey you back! How’s everything going with you?
I always look forward to your messages
Hey! You’re honestly one of my favorite people to talk to
Hi there! Tell me about your day
Hey! You know what? You’re pretty special
This made me so happy—what’s new with you?
Hey! Love that we can just randomly text like this
Hi! You have such good energy, I swear
Hey! Talking to you is genuinely the highlight of my day
You always know how to make me feel appreciated
Hey back! You’re someone I genuinely enjoy hearing from
Hi! There’s something really comforting about your messages
Hey! You make even the boring days feel better
Endearing Messages That Make Their Heart Melt
Hey! You’re kind of wonderful, has anyone told you that lately?
Hi cutie! What’s going on in that beautiful mind?
Hey! Fair warning: talking to you is becoming my favorite thing
You’re adorable, you know that? Hey back!
Hi! Quick reminder that you’re pretty amazing
Hey! You have this way of making everything feel lighter
Okay but how are you THIS sweet even over text?
Hey! You’re lowkey becoming my favorite part of the day
Hi! Something about talking to you just feels right
Hey back! You’re genuinely such a bright spot in my life
Your energy is just chef’s kiss honestly
Hey! You make me want to be better at this whole texting thing
Hi! Real talk: you’re really special to me
Hey! There’s something about you that I can’t quite explain but really like
You’re the kind of person who makes me believe in good vibes
Innocent Yet Engaging Comebacks
Hey! What kind of adventure are we having today?
Hi! Okay so tell me something interesting
Hey! How’s the day treating you so far?
What’s up? Anything exciting happening?
Hey! I’m all ears—what’s on your mind?
Hi there! Ready for some quality conversation?
Hey! What should we talk about today?
Hii! Tell me what made you smile today
Hey! Any fun plans coming up?
What’s new in your world? 🌎
Hey! I’m curious—what have you been up to?
Hi! Share something good with me
Hey! What’s the best thing that happened to you today?
Tell me something I don’t know about you yet!
Hey! Question: what’s making you happy right now?
Sweet Replies With Just Enough Flirtation
Hey! You’re pretty good at making my day better
Hi! You know you can text me anytime, right? 💕
Hey! Ngl, I get excited when I see your name
Hi there! You’re kinda great at this whole texting thing
Hey! Something about you just makes me happy
Hi cutie! Yes, I’m talking to you
Hey! You have such good texting energy
This is quickly becoming my favorite conversation
Hey! You’re making it really hard not to like you
Hi! You’re dangerously close to becoming my favorite person
Hey back! You’re pretty smooth, not gonna lie
Hi! Something tells me this conversation is going somewhere good
Hey! You’re really easy to talk to, that’s rare
I might be starting to like these little check-ins of yours
Hey! You keep this up and I might get attached 😊
Funny and Humorous Replies When Your Crush Texts “Hey You”
Laughter creates bonds—deploy these comedy-gold responses strategically.
Witty One-Liners That’ll Crack Them Up
Hey you? More like HEY WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO BE THIS CUTE
Red alert: cute person is texting me, I repeat, cute person texting
Hey you! [Bot response: Please insert flirty comeback here]
Finally, someone who understands my value 👑
Hey! Did you just ‘hey you’ me? That’s basically third base
Responding as fast as my dignity allows
Hey! pretends I wasn’t checking my phone every 5 minutes
They said shoot your shot, so here I am… in your DMs… having been shot at first
Well well well, what do we have here? Interest? Reciprocation? Growth?
Breaking news: Local person receives text from crush, doesn’t know how to act
plays it cool fails spectacularly Hey!
Hello, you’ve reached the hotline for people who overthink texts. How may I help you?
Petition to make ‘hey you’ the official relationship status between friends and dating
My therapist is gonna hear about this text 💀
Hey! Quick poll: are we flirting or am I delusional?
Self-Deprecating Humor Done Right
Oh wow, my one (1) social skill: responding to texts
Hey! Sorry in advance for whatever weird thing I’m about to say
Hi! Fair warning: I’m awkward but endearing
You texted me first? Didn’t know we were living in a fantasy world today
Hey! Lowkey surprised you remembered I exist but I’m into it
Bold of you to assume I have the emotional capacity for this
Well look at me, being someone’s ‘you’—character development
Hey! Just pretending I know how to have normal human interactions
Hi! My social anxiety is typing…
You’re really out here testing my ability to text like a normal person
Hey! googles ‘how to talk to crush without being weird’
Me: ‘Play it cool’ Also me: sends this
Oh you’re texting me? Let me just malfunction real quick
Hey! Warning: I’m equal parts charming and disaster
Hi! Operating at 60% smooth, 40% chaos today
Pop Culture References They’ll Actually Get
Hey you! You’re finally awake (Skyrim reference obligatory)
“Well hello there” (Star Wars Obi-Wan energy)
Hey! I volunteer as tribute for this conversation
“Did we just become best friends? YUP” (Step Brothers vibes)
“Hey you! So anyway, I started texting back” (IASIP reference)
I see this as an absolute win! (Hulk gif energy)
On Wednesdays we text back (Mean Girls approved)
“Hey! This is the way” (Mandalorian nod)
How you doin’? (Joey from Friends but make it 2025)
“Hey! Task failed successfully” (meme reference)
Oh we’re using our made-up names? Then I’m Spider-Man
That’s what she said… wait, wrong context (The Office classic)
Hey yourself! Perfectly balanced, as all things should be (Thanos approved)
I’ll be there for you (Friends theme song intensifies)
And I took that personally (MJ meme energy)
Absurd Responses That Show Your Quirky Side
Hey you! Quick question: do you think penguins have knees?
Hi! Did you know that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance?
Hey! Random thought: what if pigeons are actually government drones?
Greetings, fellow human doing human activities
Hey! But also: would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?
Hi! Currently accepting applications for best friend/possible romantic interest. You’re shortlisted
Hey you! responds in interpretive dance …wait, this is text
I have been summoned. What is thy bidding?
Hey! PSA: I’m powered by coffee and chaos today
Hi! My horoscope said I’d hear from someone amazing today. Spooky
Hey! Currently operating on 2 brain cells and a dream
You’ve reached [your name]. Press 1 for flirting, 2 for memes, 3 for existential conversation
Hey! Plot twist incoming: I’m actually three raccoons in a trench coat
Hi! My lawyer has advised me to respond enthusiastically
Hey you! Instructions unclear, accidentally fell for you
Sarcastic Comebacks (Use Sparingly!)
Oh wow, ‘hey you,’ truly the height of romantic effort
Hey! And here I thought carrier pigeons were extinct
Well look who decided to grace me with their digital presence
Oh so my number still works, interesting
Hey! Love the mysterious two-word approach, very minimalist
Wow, ‘hey you,’ Shakespeare could never
Oh we’re texting now? What happened to smoke signals?
Hey! So glad you found time in your busy schedule of… existing
Two whole words! Feeling special over here
Oh look, a text. From you. What are the odds? (100%, I’ve been checking)
Casual and Friendly Responses to “Hey You”
Keep things comfortable with low-pressure replies that maintain connection without intensity.
Low-Pressure Replies That Keep Things Relaxed
Hey! What’s going on?
Hi! How’ve you been?
Hey there! What’s up with you?
Yo! Long time no talk
Hey! Just chilling, you?
Hi! What’s new?
Hey! How’s your day looking?
What’s up? How are things?
Hey! Everything good with you?
Hi there! What are you up to?
Hey! How’s life treating you?
What’s happening? All good?
Hey! Nice to hear from you
Hi! What’s on your mind?
Hey! How’s your week going?
Conversational Starters That Feel Natural
Hey! Doing anything fun today?
Hi! How was your weekend?
Hey! Did you end up [reference to previous conversation]?
What’s up? Anything interesting happening?
Hey! How’d that thing go?
Hi! Been keeping busy?
Hey! What have you been up to lately?
What’s new in your world?
Hey! Any exciting plans coming up?
Hi! How’s everything been?
Hey! Catch me up on what’s happening with you
What’s going on? Haven’t heard from you in a bit
Hey! How are things on your end?
Hi there! What’s the latest?
Hey! Fill me in on what you’ve been doing
Easygoing Messages When You’re Playing It Cool
Hey! Just saw this
What’s up?
Hey there
Hi! How’s it going?
Hey! All good?
What’s happening?
Hey! How are you?
Hi! What’s up with you today?
Hey! Hope you’re doing well
Hi there! How’ve you been?
Neutral Responses That Don’t Reveal Too Much
Hey! What’s going on?
Hi! Just working, you?
Hey there! Pretty standard day over here
What’s up? Nothing too crazy happening
Hey! Just the usual, how about you?
Hi! Same old same old, you?
Hey! Can’t complain, what’s new with you?
Hi there! Average day so far
Hey! Just going through the motions today
What’s up? Pretty chill day here
Balanced Replies That Maintain Interest Without Desperation
Hey! Good to hear from you, what’s up?
Hi! Always nice when you text, how are things?
Hey there! Been a minute, how’ve you been?
What’s going on? Hope everything’s good with you
Hey! Cool to see your name pop up, what’s happening?
Smart and Intriguing Replies When Crush Says “Hey You”
Elevate the conversation with responses that demonstrate depth and intellectual curiosity.
Thought-Provoking Questions That Spark Deeper Conversation
Hey! Random question: what’s something you believed as a kid that turned out to be completely wrong?
Hi! If you could have dinner with any three people dead or alive, who’d you pick?
Hey! What’s a skill you wish you had?
Hi there! What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
Hey! If you could change one decision from your past, would you?
Mysterious Responses That Make Them Curious
Hey you… timing is everything, isn’t it?
Hi! You might’ve just texted at the most interesting possible moment
Well this is coincidental…
Hey! Funny you should text right now
Interesting timing on your part 🤔
Conclusion
The response you choose sets the entire tone for where this conversation—and potentially relationship—heads next. Trust your instincts, stay authentic, and remember that confidence combined with genuine interest always wins. Now stop overthinking and hit send already.
FAQs
How to reply “hey you”?
Match their energy with a response that reflects your personality—flirty, funny, sweet, or casual depending on your relationship dynamic and comfort level.
Should I wait before responding to my crush?
Respond within 3-15 minutes if you’re free, or whenever you naturally see the message; authenticity matters more than arbitrary timing rules.
What does it mean when my crush says “hey you” instead of my name?
“Hey you” typically signals affectionate familiarity and comfort, creating intimacy through informal personalization rather than formal name usage.
How can I tell if my crush is flirting or just being friendly?
Look for context clues like frequency of contact, use of emojis, late-night texting, question quality, and whether they initiate conversations regularly.
Is it okay to use emojis when replying to my crush?
Absolutely—1-2 emojis add warmth and emotional context to text messages, helping convey tone that words alone might miss.
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