Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.
Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.
His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.
Hey Ho
Nathan Carter Lyrics
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(Ho!)
(Hey!)
(Ho!) I've been trying to do it right
(Hey!) I've been living a lonely life
(Ho!) I've been sleeping here instead
(Hey!) I've been sleeping in my bed,
(Hey!)
(Ho!)
(Ho!) So show me family
(Hey!) All the blood that I would 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!)
1, 2, 3
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!)
(Ho!) I don't think you're right for him.
(Hey!) Look at what it might have been if you
(Ho!) took a bus to China Town.
(Hey!) I'd be standing on Canal
(Ho!) and Bowery.
(Hey!)
(Ho!) And she'd be standing next to me.
(Hey!)
1, 2, 3
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
So, we're bleeding 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!)
(The last one)
(Hey!)
The song "Hey Ho" by Nathan Carter is a captivating piece that captures the craving for love and understanding in a world that can be lonely and unfriendly at times. The song starts with the repeating "Hey, Ho" sequence and sets the stage for the ensuing lyrics. The first verse is about an individual who has been trying to do things right and live a good life but is still lonely and sad. The second verse continues on this thread, seeking an understanding of where they belong and where they went wrong. However, the singer notes they can write a song. The song's title is a call to a family or a loved one, looking for reassurance, and the concept of finding one's tribe is central to the song.
The song's catchy chorus, "I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart," communicates the yearning for a partner or someone to belong to in a world where relationships can be complicated. The next part of the song introduces the idea of unrequited love, as the singer laments the fact that the person they fancy may not be interested in them. He imagines what it would be like if the object of his affections were to choose him over someone else. The song ends with an exclamation of the title's "Hey Ho" repeated several times.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ho!) I've been trying to do it right
I have been attempting to live life the right way
(Hey!) I've been living a lonely life
I lead a solitary life
(Ho!) I've been sleeping here instead
I have been sleeping in this place instead of where I should be sleeping
(Hey!) I've been sleeping in my bed,
I have been sleeping in my own bed
(Ho!) Sleeping in my bed
I sleep in my bed
(Hey!)
(Ho!)
(Ho!) So show me family
Please introduce me to family
(Hey!) All the blood that I would bleed
The family that I would sacrifice everything for
(Ho!) I don't know where I belong
I am uncertain of where I fit
(Hey!) I don't know where I went wrong
I'm unsure where I made a mistake
(Ho!) But I can write a song
I can express myself through music
(Hey!)
1, 2, 3
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
We belong together, and you are my joyful companion
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet
We belong together, and you are my darling
(Ho!)
(Hey!)
(Ho!)
(Hey!)
(Ho!) I don't think you're right for him.
I don't believe that you're suitable for him.
(Hey!) Look at what it might have been if you
You could examine what might have occurred if you
(Ho!) took a bus to China Town.
Took the bus to Chinatown
(Hey!) I'd be standing on Canal
I would be waiting on Canal
(Ho!) and Bowery.
And Bowery
(Hey!)
(Ho!) And she'd be standing next to me.
And she would be standing beside me
(Hey!)
1, 2, 3
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
We belong together, and you are my joyful companion
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet
We belong together, and you are my darling
Love – we need it now
We require love currently
Let's hope for some
Let's aspire for love
So, we're bleeding out
We are suffering and in need of love
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
We belong together, and you are my joyful companion
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet
We belong together, and you are my charming friend
(Ho!)
(Hey!)
(Ho!)
(The last one)
(Hey!)
Contributed by James W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.