"From the prairie city of Saskatoon, Canada come the Sheepdogs, 4 young gentlemen who revel in the joy of rock n roll so wholeheartedly, it's downright contagious. Sporting the long-haired looks of their musical forefathers, the lads make the most of their 2 guitars, bass and drums combo. Soulful vocalizations, everybody harmonizing, old-school guitar chops winding, riffing and chiming, and a grooving rhythm section that keeps it all going. Having already cemented their reputation as dynamic performers in their hometown, the Sheepdogs now turn their attention to spreading their affection for rock n roll cross-country. They have spent the last year covering the great white north, playing from Vancouver island to Montreal. They have played festivals, headlined a bill during 2007's Junofest, opened for the likes of Matt Mays and el Torpedo, and performed before thousands at 2006's Saskatoon Centennial Celebration. In January 2007 they released their debut LP Trying to Grow, a collection of guitar-driven originals that recall classic rockers like the Stones, CCR, and the Kinks. The album's title-track was featured in a province-wide campaign in their native Saskatchewan. Early 2008 has already seen the completion of their follow-up album, which mixes elements of southern rock and moody soul with gleeful straight-forward rockers. Once again, the boys are hitting the road, spreading their rock n roll revival to the rest of Canada."
-Bill Shakespeare, August 2007
Band Lineup:
Ewan Currie - lead vocals, guitar
Leot Hanson - backing vocals, guitar
Ryan Gullen - backing vocals, bass
Sam Corbett - backing vocals, drums
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Baby I Won't Do You No Harm
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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You see me running down the street.
These high school kids are stealing street signs,
Little sister quick upon her feet.
You got me searching all over;
I'm searching hard for what I want.
Don't be late, baby I won't do you no harm.
Your only scratching at the surface,
You go all in before you fold.
Try to describe the local colour,
'Scuse me if I may be so bold.
I go and catch another prisoner,
don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.
don't be late, baby I wont do you no harm
The Sheepdogs's song "Baby I Won't Do You No Harm" is a love song that expresses the yearning and desire of the singer for the person they are in love with. The lyrics describe the singer's excitement and anticipation at the sight of their love interest waiting on a street corner. The singer is determined to pursue this love, even in the face of obstacles such as street sign thefts and a sister's quick feet.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to take risks and go all in for this love, unlike their hesitant love interest who only scratches at the surface. This is emphasized in the line "Try to describe the local color, 'Scuse me if I may be so bold", where the singer is suggesting that they are able to see and appreciate the depth and complexity of the world around them, and they wish their love interest would do the same.
Overall, "Baby I Won't Do You No Harm" conveys a message of determination, boldness, and the willingness to take risks for the sake of love. The singer is not willing to be put off or kept waiting, and they reassure their love interest that they will not cause any harm, underscoring the depth and sincerity of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you standing on the corner,
I notice you standing on the street corner
You see me running down the street.
You see me running towards you
These high school kids are stealing street signs,
A group of high school students are stealing street signs nearby
Little sister quick upon her feet.
A little girl is also there, moving quickly on her feet
You got me searching all over;
I am searching everywhere for something
I'm searching hard for what I want.
I am putting in a lot of effort to find what I desire
Don't be late, baby I won't do you no harm.
Please don't be late, I promise I won't cause any trouble
Don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.
I don't want you to hold back, please don't delay our relationship
Your only scratching at the surface,
You are only exploring the superficial aspects of things
You go all in before you fold.
You take risks before knowing the outcome
Try to describe the local colour,
Attempt to define the local ambiance
'Scuse me if I may be so bold.
I apologize if my candor seems impolite
I go and catch another prisoner,
I will pursue another romantic interest if I am not successful with you
don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.
I don't want you to hold back, please don't delay our relationship
don't be late, baby I won't do you no harm
Please don't be late, I promise I won't cause any trouble
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.