Hi-De-Ho
Blood Sweat Lyrics
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Gonna find me a piece of the sky
Gonna find me some of that old sweet roll
Singing hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-di-ho
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Listen, I've been down so low
That the bottom looked like up
Once I felt like second saves
Now I've offered all I have
But it ain't no way to live
Being taken by the ones who have
The least amount to give
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Singing hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi
Got to find me a piece of the sky
Gonna find me some of that old sweet roll
Singing hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-ho
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I wanna tell you
Once I met the devil
He was mighty slick
Tempted me with worldly goods
Said I could have my pick
But when he laid the paper on me
And showed me where to sign
I said "Thank you very kindly
But I'm in too great a need of mine"
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Singing hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi, oh
Got to find me a piece of that sky
Gonna find me some of that old sweet roll
Singing hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-ho, yeah
Hi-de-hi-de-ho
Hi-de-hi-de-ho, yeah
Hi-de-hi-de-ho
Hi-de-hi-de-hi
Talking 'bout hi-de-hi-de-ho
The lyrics to Blood Sweat & Tears's song "Hi-De-Ho" can be interpreted as an anthem for those who have hit rock bottom and are determined to rise above it. The phrase "hi-de-ho" is a joyful expression, and in this song, it represents the search for hope and redemption. The opening lines convey the desire to elevate oneself and reach for something beyond one's current circumstances. The "old sweet roll" symbolizes the good life that the singer is striving to achieve.
The second verse reveals the hardships that the singer has faced in the past, where the bottom looked like up, and he was content with second-best. However, now he realizes that he deserves more and has nothing left to offer to those who take advantage of him. This highlights the contrast between the singer's past and present state of mind, where he is determined to seek out better things in life.
The final verse tells the story of how the devil tempted the singer with worldly possessions, but the singer was wise enough not to fall for it, recognizing that what he needed was different from what was being offered. The song ends on a positive note with the singer continuing to chase his dreams, and the repeating phrase "hi-de-ho" becoming a symbol of his perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi
I'm feeling great and ready to achieve my dreams
Gonna find me a piece of the sky
I am determined to reach for the stars and make my dreams come true
Gonna find me some of that old sweet roll
I want to experience the good things that life has to offer
Singing hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-di-ho
I am so filled with joy that I can't help but sing
Listen, I've been down so low
I have experienced some tough times and hardships
That the bottom looked like up
I've hit rock bottom and things could not get any worse
Once I felt like second saves
I used to settle for mediocrity and not aim for greatness
Was enough to fill my cup
I thought I was content with just enough, but now I want more
Now I've offered all I have
I've given my all, but it's not enough to live a satisfying life
But it ain't no way to live
Living with just enough to survive and give to others isn't fulfilling
Being taken by the ones who have
Those with very little are often taken advantage of by those who have more
The least amount to give
The people who have the most often give the least
I wanna tell you
I have a story to share
Once I met the devil
I was tempted by something dangerous
He was mighty slick
The temptation was very alluring and hard to resist
Tempted me with worldly goods
I was promised material possessions and wealth
Said I could have my pick
I was told that I could have anything I desired
But when he laid the paper on me
The devil presented me with a contract or agreement
And showed me where to sign
I was asked to sign the contract and agree to the terms
I said 'Thank you very kindly
I politely declined the offer
But I'm in too great a need of mine'
I realized that I have my own goals and dreams that I want to achieve
Hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi, oh
I'm feeling great and ready to achieve my dreams
Got to find me a piece of that sky
I am determined to reach for the stars and make my dreams come true
Gonna find me some of that old sweet roll
I want to experience the good things that life has to offer
Singing hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-ho, yeah
I am so filled with joy that I can't help but sing
Hi-de-hi-de-ho
I'm feeling great and ready to achieve my dreams
Hi-de-hi-de-ho, yeah
I'm feeling great and ready to achieve my dreams
Hi-de-hi-de-ho
I'm feeling great and ready to achieve my dreams
Hi-de-hi-de-hi
I'm feeling great and ready to achieve my dreams
Talking 'bout hi-de-hi-de-ho
I can't stop talking or singing about how great I feel
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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