Ho Hey
Peter Ryans Lyrics
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I been living a lonely life
I been sleepin' here instead
I been sleepin' in my bed
I been sleepin' in my bed
So show me family
All the blood that I will bleedI don't know where I belong
I don't know where I went wrong
But I can write a song
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my SWEETHEART
I don't think you're right for him
Think of what it might have been if we
Took a bus to chinatown
I'd be standin' on canal (ho) and Bowery
She'd be standin' next to me
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'
In Peter Ryans’s song “Ho Hey,” the lyrics are expressed by someone who is trying to find their place in life while feeling lost and alone. The opening lyrics signify the singer’s struggle to live right and the isolated feeling the singer experiences by sleeping alone instead of with someone they love. The singer seeks companionship and support, longing for a sense of belonging and a feeling of family. The metaphorical reference to “all the blood that I will bleed” further emphasizes the importance of the family bond and loyalty, as well as the sacrifices one would make for their loved ones.
The chorus of the song revolves around the idea that the singer belongs with someone they love and that person belongs with them, addressing their romantic partner as “sweetheart." They yearn for a life where they are with their lover and feel complete.
In the second half of the song, the singer talks about the consequences of not being with the person they desire. They question if they are making the right choices regarding their love and their life. They urge themselves and their lover to express their love and hopes for their relationship before it is too late. The lyrics “love we need it now” and “we’re bleedin' out” are meant to convey the immediate importance of love in their lives.
Overall, the song’s lyrics are about the longing for a sense of belonging and love while feeling lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I been trying to do it right
I have been striving to live my life the right way.
I been living a lonely life
I have been living a solitary life and feel the need for company and connection.
I been sleepin' here instead
I have been sleeping alone in this place instead of being with someone.
I been sleepin' in my bed
I have been sleeping alone in my own bed.
So show me family
I need to be surrounded by people who care about me and have my back.
All the blood that I will bleed
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to show my commitment to my loved ones.
I don't know where I belong
I don’t have a sense of belonging or a place where I fit in.
I don't know where I went wrong
I don’t understand where things went wrong in my life.
But I can write a song
Although I feel lost, I have the power to create something beautiful and meaningful.
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
I feel a deep connection with you, and I believe we belong together as each other’s sweetheart.
I don't think you're right for him
I don’t think he is the right partner for you, and you deserve someone better.
Think of what it might have been if we
Imagine what our lives would be like if we were together.
Took a bus to Chinatown
Let’s run away and start a new life together in an adventurous and exciting way.
I'd be standin' on canal (ho) and Bowery
I'll be waiting for you at this particular spot in Chinatown.
She'd be standin' next to me
You will be standing next to me, and we will be together.
Love we, need it now
We need love in our lives right now, and we need it badly.
Let's hope, for some
Let's hope that we can find love and happiness soon.
'Cause oh, we're bleedin' out
We're hurting and wounded because we're missing love in our lives.
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet'
My heart belongs to you, and I feel we belong together as each other’s sweetie.
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