"From the prairie city of Saskatoon, Canada come the Sheepdogs, 4 young gentlemen who revel in the joy of rock n roll so wholeheartedly, it's downright contagious. Sporting the long-haired looks of their musical forefathers, the lads make the most of their 2 guitars, bass and drums combo. Soulful vocalizations, everybody harmonizing, old-school guitar chops winding, riffing and chiming, and a grooving rhythm section that keeps it all going. Having already cemented their reputation as dynamic performers in their hometown, the Sheepdogs now turn their attention to spreading their affection for rock n roll cross-country. They have spent the last year covering the great white north, playing from Vancouver island to Montreal. They have played festivals, headlined a bill during 2007's Junofest, opened for the likes of Matt Mays and el Torpedo, and performed before thousands at 2006's Saskatoon Centennial Celebration. In January 2007 they released their debut LP Trying to Grow, a collection of guitar-driven originals that recall classic rockers like the Stones, CCR, and the Kinks. The album's title-track was featured in a province-wide campaign in their native Saskatchewan. Early 2008 has already seen the completion of their follow-up album, which mixes elements of southern rock and moody soul with gleeful straight-forward rockers. Once again, the boys are hitting the road, spreading their rock n roll revival to the rest of Canada."
-Bill Shakespeare, August 2007
Band Lineup:
Ewan Currie - lead vocals, guitar
Leot Hanson - backing vocals, guitar
Ryan Gullen - backing vocals, bass
Sam Corbett - backing vocals, drums
http://www.thesheepdogs.com/
Laid Back
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning | Line by Line Meaning
You can't hold it in your mind
You can't run it on down that line
It's not made that way by design
I filled it up from your lovin' cup
When my back's already against the wall
I've been humbled like this before
You can't walk on out that door
It's not made that way anymore
So I'm laid back
Take me back to where I'm laid back
There's trouble on every track
So just keep it laid back
Wakin' time's a weightless time
Tell me who you really are
You've been racing cross your mind
You can't rush to make a dime
I'll just idly bide my time
So I'm laid back
Take me back to where I'm laid back
There's trouble on every track
So just keep it laid back
In the opening verse, The Sheepdogs sing about the difficulties of dealing with trouble when it arises unexpectedly. The lyrics suggest that when faced with such situations, there is a sense of helplessness that comes with them. The imagery evoked is that of trying to hold onto something that slips away and cannot be grasped. The line "It's not made that way by design" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that challenges are an inherent part of life, and there is no easy way around them. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "laid back," seems to suggest a way to cope with life's difficulties. Rather than getting worked up and stressed out, the singer suggests taking a more relaxed approach and going with the flow.
The second verse seems to continue this same theme, with the singer expressing a desire to know someone else's true identity. There is a sense of curiosity here, of wanting to really understand someone else, but also an acknowledgement that sometimes people are too busy with their own priorities to truly connect. The line "You can't rush to make a dime" suggests that money and material success can distract us from what really matters: human connection and understanding. The final stanza echoes the chorus, with the singer once again emphasizing the importance of a laid-back attitude when facing the complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I knew just what to do when trouble really starts
I wish I had the answers to fix problems when they arise
You can't hold it in your mind
It's impossible to suppress or ignore issues
You can't run it on down that line
You can't just ignore the problem and hope it goes away
It's not made that way by design
Human nature is not built to ignore problems
I filled it up from your lovin' cup
I took everything you gave me and enjoyed it
When my back's already against the wall
When I'm already dealing with a difficult situation
I've been humbled like this before
I've experienced similar challenges in the past
You can't walk on out that door
You can't just leave problems behind
It's not made that way anymore
The world doesn't work that way anymore
So I'm laid back
I'm relaxed despite the challenges I face
Take me back to where I'm laid back
I want to return to a more relaxed state of mind
There's trouble on every track
There are problems everywhere you go
So just keep it laid back
Stay calm and don't let the problems overwhelm you
Wakin' time's a weightless time
The moment you wake up is a fresh start to the day
Tell me who you really are
Be honest and open about yourself
You've been racing cross your mind
You've been caught up in your thoughts
You can't rush to make a dime
You can't hurry the process of earning money
I'll just idly bide my time
I'll wait patiently for the right opportunity
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC.
Written by: Ewan James Currie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind