“Acid folk” is said to have been born in an old garage off Clinton Avenue in Toronto, concocted by Tom Wilson from Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, a few Cowboy Junkies, and some Skydiggers.
Allowing bass, hypnotic rhythms and a lot of groove into their songwriting circle, the artist collective LeE HARVeY OsMOND created a sound that would creep out of the Northern woods and across the Great Lakes into the South, the same way The Band did forty years before them.
Tom Wilson (guitar and vocals) struck Canadian rock gold in the ‘90s as the leader of the much-loved Junkhouse, and then found a whole new audience as a crucial component of roots-rock super-group Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, who have just released a compilation of some of their most loved songs entitled “Swingin’ from The Chains of Love” on True North Records. He released solo albums in 2001 and 2006, and his 2005 collaboration with Bob Lanois, The Shack Recordings, was critically acclaimed.
A Quiet Evil, the first release by LeE HARVeY OsMOND, was released on Latent Records in 2009, and the group toured with the Cowboy Junkies in the U.S. to support the release.
Hey Hey Hey
Lee Harvey Osmond Lyrics
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Do not lead and aspirate
Hey hey hey
With all your lovers that you slay
When there′s no one left to follow me
I just find a way so come on baby
What do you say?
When I'm busted and broke
Hey hey hey
Would you give this heart some home
I′ve been looking for a way and
And a way back in to you
So come on baby
What do you say?
Oh hell it's alright
We can't find a way tonight
We′ll just lie here anyway
We′ll burn out the love like
Tomorrow it comes around
And sweeps us both away
Hey hey hey
Will you love me anyway
Hey hey hey
After my soul is had its day
When your wheels are spinning in the death
I know your dreams have turned the rest oh baby
What do you say?
Oh hell it's alright
We can′t find a way tonight
We'll just lie here anyway
We′ll burn out the love like
Tomorrow it comes around
And sweeps us both away
Hey hey hey
Why don't you tell me one more time?
Hey hey hey
′Cause I'm a sucker for your life
It's a shame the world is so far down
So are you now
So c′mon baby
C′mon baby
C'mon baby
What you say?
The lyrics of Lee Harvey Osmond's "Hey Hey Hey" are infused with a sense of desperation and a plea for love and acceptance. The singer is reaching out to their lover, asking them to stay and love them despite their flaws and mistakes. The opening lines "Do not lead and aspirate, with all your lovers that you slay" suggest that the lover has a tendency to lead others on and then discard them, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind. Despite this, the singer is still willing to take a chance on the relationship, asking "When there's no one left to follow me, I just find a way so come on baby, what do you say?"
The second verse highlights the singer's vulnerability and their need for love and acceptance. The lines "When I'm busted and broke, would you give this heart some home, I've been looking for a way and a way back into you" suggest that the singer has hit rock bottom and is relying on their lover to provide a sense of stability and comfort. The chorus once again emphasizes the temporary nature of their love, with the lines "We'll burn out the love like tomorrow it comes around, and sweeps us both away."
Overall, the song is a plea for love and forgiveness, with the singer willing to put themselves on the line despite the possibility of getting hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey hey
I am starting the song with enthusiasm, asking you to listen to me.
Do not lead and aspirate
Do not deceive and mislead me.
With all your lovers that you slay
You have killed all your lovers, with your false promises.
When there′s no one left to follow me
When I am alone and have no one to guide me.
I just find a way so come on baby
I find a way to attract you to me, so come to me.
What do you say?
Do you agree?
When I'm busted and broke
When I am penniless and bankrupt.
Would you give this heart some home
Will you give me shelter for my broken heart?
I′ve been looking for a way and
I have been searching for a solution and,
And a way back in to you
I want a way to return to your love.
So come on baby
So please come to me.
Oh hell it's alright
Although things may seem bad, it's okay.
We can't find a way tonight
We may not be able to figure things out tonight.
We′ll just lie here anyway
We will still lie down here together.
We'll burn out the love like
Our love will burn out eventually.
Tomorrow it comes around
The next day will come.
And sweeps us both away
Our problems will disappear.
Will you love me anyway
Will you still love me, no matter what?
After my soul is had its day
After I have lived my life and eventually die.
When your wheels are spinning in the death
When you are close to death.
I know your dreams have turned the rest oh baby
I know all your dreams are waiting in your remaining days.
What do you say?
Do you agree?
Why don't you tell me one more time?
Can you please tell me one more time?
′Cause I'm a sucker for your life
Because I love you so deeply.
It's a shame the world is so far down
It is unfortunate that the world is in a bad state.
So are you now
How are you feeling about it?
So c′mon baby
So please come to me.
C′mon baby
Please come to me.
C'mon baby
Please come to me.
What you say?
Do you agree?
Writer(s): Tom Wilson, Andrea Ramolo
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@valvlad3176
I'm going home. To my mountains, to my valleys. This song is right.
@Bluesrainbluesrainbow
Hey heeeeeyyyyy!!🙃come on baby whatdo u say???😎
Awesome 😉
@dayesimpson
Love it!
@Bubba1960.
CBC Radio 2 is one of my best discoveries ever. I fucking hate mainstream, and have found the most eclectic, interesting music. Lots of Canadian content as well. This song is just one of endless examples. Go Canada!
@musicbox2344
Thank you
@kinkywalkabout9134
Dank u wel
Music Box
@ricklaird9210
" Nailed It "