I Don't Know
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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Never have I heard
A more disturbing word
Holdin' out for long
I never felt so quite disturbed.

I get up in the morning now, I don't know
Waiting for the evening now, I don't know
Been lookin' for whats comin' now, I don't know
Would somebody please, help me.

Lookin' back at me
There's more than mystery
Letters and pages of
Ancient history, yeah.

I get up in the morning now, I don't know
I've been waiting for the evening now, I don't know
I've been lookin' for whats comin' now, I don't know
Would somebody please, help me.

I don't know, help me.
I don't know, I don't know, help me.

I don't know, help me.
I don't know, I don't know, help me.





I don't know, help me.
I don't know, I don't know, help me.

Overall Meaning

The Sheepdogs's song I Don't Know is a song that speaks to the uncertainty and confusion that can come with life. The lyrics describe the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, unsure of what the future holds. There is a sense of longing for something - a feeling of being held back or hindered in some way. This internal turmoil is reflected in the line "Never have I heard a more disturbing word holding out for long, I never felt so quite disturbed."


As the song progresses, there is a sense of desperation in the repeated phrase "Would somebody please, help me." The singer is searching for something, anything that will provide clarity or answers. There is an acknowledgement that there is much more to the world than what we see on the surface, hinted at in the mention of "Letters and pages of ancient history." However, this knowledge only adds to the confusion and uncertainty.


The repeated chorus of "I don't know, help me" speaks to a universal feeling of vulnerability and need for support. The lyrics give voice to the fear, anxiety, and doubt that we all experience at some point in our lives, inviting listeners to share in the experience and hopefully find comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Never have I heard
I have never heard


A more disturbing word
Anything more disturbing


Holdin' out for long
For such a long time


I never felt so quite disturbed
I have never felt so disturbed before


I get up in the morning now, I don't know
I wake up in the morning feeling uncertain


Waiting for the evening now, I don't know
I spend my day uncertainly waiting for the evening


Been lookin' for what's coming now, I don't know
I have been searching for an uncertain future


Would somebody please, help me
I need someone to assist me


Lookin' back at me
Reflecting on my life


There's more than mystery
It's more than just a mystery


Letters and pages of
History recorded in


Ancient history, yeah
Historical documents from the ancient times


I don't know, help me
I don't have the answers, please help me


I don't know, I don't know, help me
I am completely lost and need help




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EWAN JAMES CURRIE

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Comments from YouTube:

@veinbanger9381

I thought this song came out in the 60's to 70's.
Biggest mistake of my life!
So glad to be living in Niagara Falls NY so I can hear Canadian Songs and bands

@jamalginsburg7277

Living in Buffalo, NY I am able to access all of southern Ontario's best rock stations. Overall, American radio plays the most popular hits of all time. Canadian radio plays the BEST hits.

@brittanyracinowski8206

Listening from Buffalo driving down RT 5 at the moment! 🤘

@reubsmaracle

97 Rock!

@norekfamily

I grew up in Albany, NY and like Buffalo, we actually got to hear bands like Tragically Hip and Sloan. Sheepdogs are my favorite Canadian band in years. Love these guys, they are killer live!

@fredsmith3471

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@michaelpaolucci6492

Buffalo here! I agree 👍

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@boilingthebunny

They perform something you don't hear much anymore and that is classic rock n' roll.

@manilchauhan6224

As I was driving on the Yellowhead highway in Northwest Saskatchewan , I was playing this song in my car and the mood was just PERFECT. God bless Saskatchewan

@DJK-cq2uy

Are these guys from Saskatchewan?

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