"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
http://www.thesheepdogs.com/
It's Alright
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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When your summer, is all gone
We're on the run, holding two hands versus one
Searching for another love, yeah, but it's alright
Hear her screaming, from a barview (?)
Come back down now, by my side
We're on the run, holding two hands versus one
it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Yeah, it's alright, it's alright,
it's alright, it's alright
The Sheepdogs's "It's Alright" explores the theme of heartsick love and the search for a new partner after a breakup. It begins with the admission that waking up every day without the warmth of summer can be a difficult experience. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for waking up after a failed relationship. However, the song doesn't dwell on the pain of loss but instead highlights the hope for new possibilities - possibly with someone new. The phrase "We're on the run, holding two hands versus one" suggests that the singing duo have each other to navigate through the challenges of being single, and this makes the process a little easier. The phrase "Searching for another love, yeah, but it's alright," reinforces that the desire to find someone new is healthy and part of the human experience.
The second verse provides another perspective on the aftermath of a failed relationship. It amplifies the despair and loneliness that the singer can feel when they hear the screams of their former partner from inside a bar. However, the singer knows that they cannot go back to that relationship, that things have changed irrevocably, and that they must move on with their life. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "it's alright," suggesting that come what may, they will eventually be okay, they will move on, and they will find love again.
* The song was released in 2012 and appears on the album "The Sheepdogs".
* It was the first song the band released with their new drummer Sam Corbett.
* The music video for "It's Alright" was directed by Gille Klabin and shot in a single take.
* The band performed the song on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2012.
* "It's Alright" was featured in an episode of the TV show "Suits".
* The song was produced by Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.
* "It's Alright" peaked at number 24 on the Canadian Alternative Rock chart.
* It is one of the band's most popular songs.
* The lyrics of the song were inspired by a conversation singer Ewan Currie had with his mother.
* The Sheepdogs were nominated for three Juno Awards in 2013, and "It's Alright" was nominated for "Single of the Year".
Chords:
Verse: Am, F, C, G
Chorus: F, C, G, Am, F, C, G, Am
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard to wake up, every morning
Starting the day is tough when you realize that all the joy in life has disappeared
When your summer, is all gone
When the happy times of life have faded into nothingness
We're on the run, holding two hands versus one
We're struggling in life and trying to maintain balance with support from loved ones
Searching for another love, yeah, but it's alright
We are trying to move on from lost love, and though it's not easy, we are coping and doing okay
Hear her screaming, from a barview (?)
We observe someone else desperately crying out for help in life, but it's from a distance and we may not be able to help
Come back down now, by my side
We are being called to support someone in need because we are stronger together
it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Despite the hardships and struggles we face, we will be okay and we will persevere
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
humanmortaldestroyer
I really wish the sheepdogs would continue playing some more stuff from the first two albums. I saw them in November ( '12 ) and they only played one song off Big Stand. It still was one kick ass setlist but I love the first two albums and I'd love to hear more from them
LiVid
These guys are going to be big! :D
rustieman
They have that amazing Canadian spirit..fueled by good beer and lots of Canadian beaver...
sdsasadasgfff
Awesome guitar , and everything....
DeepSeaGypsyMSB
Sheep doggs are sick stearing modern music in the right direction, but to date no one has any thing on sabbath or zeppelin! heading in the right direction for sure though!!!!! Rock on!!
tiemyshoes92
a great song by the next big music act coming straight out of canada.
derek kew
Diggin this !
LiVid
They are coming to play The Seahorse tonight in Halifax... I want to go but too much work to do :(
Trent Blackbird
@BinaryReaper they already are big they were on the cover for rolling stones, and the drummer sam corbetts mom was our teacher :) mrs.corbett was my favourite teacher of all time
Primary
The shirt says it all.