Ho Hey
LUMINEERS (THE) Lyrics


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Ho
Hey
Ho
Hey

(Ho) I been trying to do it right
(Hey) I been living a lonely life
(Ho) I been sleepin' here instead
(Hey) I been sleepin' in my bed
(Ho) I been sleepin' in my bed (hey ho)

(Ho) so show me family
(Hey) all the blood that I will bleed
(Ho) I don't know where I belong
(Hey) I don't know where I went wrong
(Ho) but I can write a song (hey)

(Two, three, four) I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet' (ho)

Hey (come on now)
Ho
Hey

(Ho) I don't think you're right for him
(Hey) think of what it might have been if we
(Ho) took a bus to chinatown
(Hey) I'd be standin' on canal (ho) and Bowery (hey)
(Ho) she'd be standin' next to me (hey)

(Two, three, four) I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart

Love we, need it now
Let's hope, for some
'Cause oh, we're bleedin' out

I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet'(ho)
Hey




Ho
Hey

Overall Meaning

The Lumineers’ song "Ho Hey" is a heartfelt ballad about love and belonging. The repetition of the phrases “ho” and “hey” throughout the song creates a chanting rhythm that is both catchy and engaging. The first verse tells a story of a person trying to do things right and live their life well, but feeling lonely and lost. The second verse expresses a lack of belonging and direction, followed by the declaration that they can write a song.


The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its repetitive lyrics “I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart.” These lyrics express the deep desire for connection and true love that the singer is yearning for. The bridge sings about the importance of love in the present and hope for the future. Finally, the last part of the song repeats the chorus, emphasizing the importance of love and identity.


Overall, “Ho Hey” is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing for companionship and love. Its catchy rhythm and heartfelt lyrics have made it a beloved classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Ho
I've been trying to do things the right way


Hey
But I've been living a lonely life


Ho
Instead of being where I should be, I've been sleeping here


Hey
Even though I have a bed to sleep in


Ho
I've been sleeping in my bed all alone


Hey ho
In any case, I'd like to be with my family


Ho
I'll give them everything, including my blood


Hey
But I don't know where I belong


Ho
I don't know where I went wrong


Hey
Even so, I can write a song


Two, three, four
I belong with you, and you belong with me; you're my sweetheart


I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet' (ho)
I want to be with you, and you want to be with me; you're my sweetheart


Hey (come on now)
Let's go, come on now!


Ho
I don't think you're the right fit for him


Hey
Think of what could have been if we were together


Ho
Let's take a bus to Chinatown


Hey
I'll be standing on Canal and Bowery


Ho
She'll be standing right beside me


Love we, need it now
Love is what we need right now


Let's hope, for some
Let's hope that we'll find it


'Cause oh, we're bleedin' out
Because we're hurting so much




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Wesley Schultz

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@dimhus5923

Most nostalgic songs
ho hey- the Lumineers
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Passenger- Let her go
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The black eyed peas- I’ve got a feeling
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Lukas graham- 7 years
Bastille- Pompeii
OneRepublic- Counting Stars
The wanted- Chasing the Sun
Foster the People- Pumped Up Kicks
Phillip Phillips- home
Hall of fame - the script
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IZ over the rainbow
hall of fame - the script
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Somewhere only we know - keane
Smash mouth All Star
George Ezra - Budapest
somebody I used to love
Vance Joy- Riptide
Imagine dragons - It's Time
Kodaline- All I Want
Simple Life by Casey Abrams
Bluebells - young at heart
Stressed out
cheerleader
love me again
GANGNAM STYLE
Repy some nostalgic songs so i can add to the list
Feel Free to cry alittle if you need and or save some to your playlist
Enjoy your nostalgic moments 👍😄



@justamookie7o4fan46

my older brother was in jail and he called
one day to ask me to play a song and he
requested this one,we sat in silence while I
put my speaker full blast and listened,after
he said it's a pretty dope song right and I
agreed , In 2019 he committed suicide and as
I sat in my room crying when I got the news I
remembered when he asked me to play this
for him, in my grief this song brought a bit
closer to my brother and after 2 years I still
come back to listen to this , RIP Shane



All comments from YouTube:

@dimhus5923

Most nostalgic songs
ho hey- the Lumineers
Olw city- Fireflies
Avicci- Wake me up
Passenger- Let her go
Gym class heroes- Stereo hearts
American authors- best day of my life
Pibull- Timber
The black eyed peas- I’ve got a feeling
Avicii- Hey brother
Sam smith- Stay with me
Lukas graham- 7 years
Bastille- Pompeii
OneRepublic- Counting Stars
The wanted- Chasing the Sun
Foster the People- Pumped Up Kicks
Phillip Phillips- home
Hall of fame - the script
Radioactive - imagine dragon's
IZ over the rainbow
hall of fame - the script
Hey soul sister - Train
Fun - we are young
Safe and Sound and Geronimo
Somewhere only we know - keane
Smash mouth All Star
George Ezra - Budapest
somebody I used to love
Vance Joy- Riptide
Imagine dragons - It's Time
Kodaline- All I Want
Simple Life by Casey Abrams
Bluebells - young at heart
Stressed out
cheerleader
love me again
GANGNAM STYLE
Repy some nostalgic songs so i can add to the list
Feel Free to cry alittle if you need and or save some to your playlist
Enjoy your nostalgic moments 👍😄

@mykaocampo4941

CyberStar hell yeah! ❤️

@poppinmelanin1635

i loved these songs 😭 but i stopped listening when my cousin said i liked & i quote “white people” music . so i stopped cause i always felt like the odd one out . 😭 i literally use to sleep with the radio on & i use to wake up whenever one of the songs came on just to dance and then i would lay back down & gts 💀

@mykaocampo4941

Poppin’ Melanin girl I wish you start listening to them again. They’re not just for “white people” they’re for everyone to hear ❤️

@rowaaSHKhedr

I came here after i watched pumped up kicks 😂

@rowaaSHKhedr

U forgot : hall of fame - the script

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@semiragerensie281

This song makes me feel sad and happy at the same time😀☹️

@sebastian2201

x2

@joshrichards6915

gey

@sebastian2201

@@joshrichards6915 tu mamá es hombre.

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