Ho Hey
The Lumineers/Musicfire.in Lyrics

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Ho
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(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

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Overall Meaning

The Lumineers’ hit single “Ho Hey” is a catchy folk-pop anthem that explores the themes of love, family, and belonging. The repetitive, upbeat chorus, “I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart,” is a universal sentiment that resonates with many listeners. The song is driven by acoustic guitar, tambourine, and the harmonious vocals of Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites.

The lyrics describe the singer’s struggle to find his place in the world and his longing for a sense of family and belonging. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes and doesn’t know where he went wrong, but he takes solace in his ability to write songs. The chorus represents the idea of finding one’s soulmate or true love, and the belief that this person is meant to be with them always, regardless of any obstacles or challenges that may arise. The bridge of the song adds a note of urgency, with the lines “Love we, need it now/Let’s hope for some/’Cause oh, we’re bleedin’ out” suggesting that the singer is in a desperate situation and needs love to heal him.

Line by Line Meaning

Ho
I have been trying to do the right thing

Hey
I have been living a lonely life

Ho
I have been sleeping here instead (of elsewhere)

Hey
I have been sleeping in my bed

Ho
I have been sleeping in my bed

Ho
I need a family

Hey
They are my blood (family)

Ho
I don't know where I fit in

Hey
I don't know what I did wrong

Ho
But I can express my feelings through my music

Hey