Laid Back
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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Wish I knew just what to do when trouble really starts
You can't hold it in your mind
You can't run it on down that line
It's not made that way by design

I filled it up from your lovin' cup
When my back's already against the wall
I've been humbled like this before
You can't walk on out that door
It's not made that way anymore

So I'm laid back
Take me back to where I'm laid back
There's trouble on every track
So just keep it laid back

Wakin' time's a weightless time
Tell me who you really are
You've been racing cross your mind
You can't rush to make a dime
I'll just idly bide my time

So I'm laid back
Take me back to where I'm laid back




There's trouble on every track
So just keep it laid back

Overall Meaning

In the opening verse, The Sheepdogs sing about the difficulties of dealing with trouble when it arises unexpectedly. The lyrics suggest that when faced with such situations, there is a sense of helplessness that comes with them. The imagery evoked is that of trying to hold onto something that slips away and cannot be grasped. The line "It's not made that way by design" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that challenges are an inherent part of life, and there is no easy way around them. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "laid back," seems to suggest a way to cope with life's difficulties. Rather than getting worked up and stressed out, the singer suggests taking a more relaxed approach and going with the flow.


The second verse seems to continue this same theme, with the singer expressing a desire to know someone else's true identity. There is a sense of curiosity here, of wanting to really understand someone else, but also an acknowledgement that sometimes people are too busy with their own priorities to truly connect. The line "You can't rush to make a dime" suggests that money and material success can distract us from what really matters: human connection and understanding. The final stanza echoes the chorus, with the singer once again emphasizing the importance of a laid-back attitude when facing the complexities of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Wish I knew just what to do when trouble really starts
I wish I had the answers to fix problems when they arise


You can't hold it in your mind
It's impossible to suppress or ignore issues


You can't run it on down that line
You can't just ignore the problem and hope it goes away


It's not made that way by design
Human nature is not built to ignore problems


I filled it up from your lovin' cup
I took everything you gave me and enjoyed it


When my back's already against the wall
When I'm already dealing with a difficult situation


I've been humbled like this before
I've experienced similar challenges in the past


You can't walk on out that door
You can't just leave problems behind


It's not made that way anymore
The world doesn't work that way anymore


So I'm laid back
I'm relaxed despite the challenges I face


Take me back to where I'm laid back
I want to return to a more relaxed state of mind


There's trouble on every track
There are problems everywhere you go


So just keep it laid back
Stay calm and don't let the problems overwhelm you


Wakin' time's a weightless time
The moment you wake up is a fresh start to the day


Tell me who you really are
Be honest and open about yourself


You've been racing cross your mind
You've been caught up in your thoughts


You can't rush to make a dime
You can't hurry the process of earning money


I'll just idly bide my time
I'll wait patiently for the right opportunity




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Ewan James Currie

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