I Should Know
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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I said wait
I'm a part time lover and an all around guy
You got to know
I got the late night magic and perpetual high
It's alright
I got to keep on moving so I never run dry
You wanna go
Said if you dig me, baby, won't you give it a try?

But if the mood ain't exactly right
I got to spread my wings and take flight

I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be, yeah

Uptight
Hard luck woman meets an over zealous guy
It's alright
Said if you dig me, baby, won't you give it a try?
Come on
I got my late night fever and perpetual high
You wanna go
I need to keep on moving so I never run dry

But you don't have to tell me twice
'Cause I don't take my own advice

I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be, yeah

I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole
I got a hole




I got a hole where my heart should be
I got a hole where my heart should be, yeah

Overall Meaning

"I've Got a Hole Where My Heart Should Be" is a rock and roll song performed by Canadian band The Sheepdogs. The song's verses describe the singer as a "part-time lover" and "all-around guy" who has a "late night magic and perpetual high." The chorus repeats the central theme of the song, which is the singer's recognition that he has a hole where his heart should be. The lyrics suggest that he has become numb to feelings of love and is unable to fully connect with others emotionally. He acknowledges that he needs to keep moving and indulging in his vices to avoid facing his lack of authentic emotional depth, but ultimately recognizes that this lifestyle is not fulfilling.


One possible interpretation of the song's lyrics is that they describe a person who is struggling with some form of addiction, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or love itself. The repetitive refrain of "I've got a hole where my heart should be" suggests a sense of emptiness or emotional numbness that may be related to habitual self-destructive behaviors. The description of the singer as a "part-time lover" and "perpetual high" suggest that they are caught in a cycle of short-term relationships and temporary highs that ultimately leave them feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from others.


Another potential interpretation of the song is that it grapples with the idea of authenticity and genuine emotional connection. The singer recognizes that they have a "late night magic," but also acknowledges that this magic may be hollow or superficial. The repeated references to a "hole where my heart should be" suggest that the singer may feel like they are not able to fully give or receive love in a meaningful way. Ultimately, the song suggests that the singer is aware of their emotional limitations and is struggling to find a way to bridge the gap between their current state and a more authentic, fulfilling way of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I said wait
I am asking for patience from the person I am speaking to.


I'm a part time lover and an all around guy
I don't want to commit to anything serious, but I am generally a good person to be around.


You got to know
I want to make sure the other person understands something important.


I got the late night magic and perpetual high
I feel most alive at night and I am always going.


It's alright
Everything is fine.


I got to keep on moving so I never run dry
I have to keep doing things or I will lose my momentum and energy.


You wanna go
Are you interested?


Said if you dig me, baby, won't you give it a try?
If you like me, let's see where this goes.


But if the mood ain't exactly right
If things aren't perfect or if I'm not feeling it,


I got to spread my wings and take flight
I have to leave and find something else to do to keep myself going.


I got a hole where my heart should be
I feel empty inside, like something important is missing.


Uptight
The other person is tense or anxious.


Hard luck woman meets an over zealous guy
The other person is having a hard time and I am trying too hard to connect with them.


Come on
Let's do this.


I need to keep on moving so I never run dry
I have to stay busy to keep my energy up.


But you don't have to tell me twice
I don't need to be convinced to leave if things aren't going well.


'Cause I don't take my own advice
I know what I should do, but I don't always do it.


I got a hole
I feel empty inside.


I got a hole where my heart should be
Something fundamental is missing inside me.


I got a hole where my heart should be, yeah
I really feel empty inside.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ewan Currie

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