"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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Jim Gordon
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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No use in wondering how
And don't you tell me where I belong
But my love is wrong, yeah
My love is wrong
And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long
My coat will fit you so well,
A sadness only I can tell
But I wrote this song
Yeah, I wrote this song
And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long
Yeah my love is strong, yeah,
My love is wrong
And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long
Telling me it gets better, it won't be long
Telling me it gets better, it won't be long
Won't be long
Won't be long
The Sheepdogs’s song Jim Gordon is an introspective and melancholy track that tackles the theme of lost love and heartbreak. The song is narrated from the perspective of someone who has gone through a rough patch in their relationship and has come to terms with the fact that it's over. The lyrics "It's all over right now, no use in wondering how" capture the singer's resignation towards the end of the relationship. The line "My love is wrong" reinforces the idea that the relationship was doomed from the start, and there was nothing that could have been done to save it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's pain and confusion as people around him keep reassuring him that things will get better, but he's not convinced. The line "And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long" is repeated multiple times in the song, highlighting the singer's frustration with his situation. The final line "Won't be long" repeats like a mantra conveying the singer's desperate need for closure and a new beginning.
Overall, The Sheepdogs’s song Jim Gordon is a poignant and heart-wrenching track that encapsulates the complexities of love and heartbreak. It's a song that can resonate with anyone who has gone through a broken relationship and felt the pain of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all over right now
The situation has ended and there is no going back.
No use in wondering how
There's no point in pondering how things could have turned out differently.
And don't you tell me where I belong
No one gets to dictate where the singer should or shouldn't be.
But my love is wrong, yeah
The artist knows their love is not accepted or understood by others.
My love is wrong
Reiterating that the love the artist feels is not right according to societal norms.
And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long
People keep saying things will improve, but the singer remains unconvinced.
My coat will fit you so well,
The singer's clothing will fit the listener, as if to offer comfort.
A sadness only I can tell
The artist is experiencing a particular sadness that is unique to them.
Now don't you tell me what's right from wrong
The artist doesn't want anyone telling them how to behave or feel.
But I wrote this song
The artist expresses their emotions through music.
Yeah, I wrote this song
Reiterating that the singer's feelings are being conveyed through music.
And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long
People keep trying to reassure the artist, but the artist remains unconvinced.
Yeah my love is strong, yeah,
The singer's love is intense and deeply felt.
My love is wrong
Reiterating that the singer's love goes against societal norms.
And they keep telling me it gets better and it won't be long
Despite reassurances from others, the singer remains doubtful that things will improve.
Telling me it gets better, it won't be long
Repeating that others are trying to convince the artist that things will improve.
Won't be long
Despite the previous lines, the artist still hopes that things will improve soon.
Writer(s): ewan currie
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cyber Doc
Very nice rendition guys! Going to check out your new album now.
Brandon Jackson
I love this song
Rick Barbosa
Jim Gordon is a legend and incredible. Unfortunately that coda was written by his gf at the time Rita
P L
So does Bobby Whitlock
RockyD671
this is so cherry