"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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Please Don't Lead Me On
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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Doing things together
There was nothing I could see
Wasn't black or white
But now shades of grey are creeping me
I see it when I sleep, alone
Laughing all along
That they were playing our favourite song
Boogie on, reggae woman
Never lasted for so long
Where did I go wrong?
Please don't lead me on
I just can't take a broken heart, no
Please don't lead me on
I just can't take another broken heart, no
Last night I was off the rails
Ten sheets to the wind
I drank myself, it never fails
Wouldn't see you again
I guess I'll put myself to bed
Rest my weary head for the night
Played for a woman's heart
She left me pretty quick
She said I couldn't play the part
She said I'd never stick
I was accosted by a barber
He said "Son I'll shave your beard"
Please don't lead me on
I just can't take a broken heart, no
Please don't lead me on
I just can't take a broken heart, no
The Sheepdogsβ song βPlease Donβt Lead Me Onβ is a lamentation on a relationship gone sour. The song starts off by painting a picture of two people in love and doing things together, enjoying each other's company without a care in the world. However, the shades of grey are slowly creeping in, and the singer is starting to see that the relationship is not as perfect as he thought it was. He's now plagued with doubts and insecurities and these thoughts are haunting him even in his sleep.
The second verse is a memory of happier times, when the couple is out dancing and enjoying some good music. However, this has all come to an end and he can't help but ask himself where he went wrong. This leads straight into the chorus with a desperate plea for his partner not to lead him on and break his heart. He's already been through that and doesn't want to go there again.
The final verse talks about how the heartbreak has caused him to spiral out of control, with him turning to alcohol to numb his pain. He admits that he has it in him to throw in the towel on the relationship and just put himself to bed for the night. The song ends with the memory of another heartbreak, perhaps before he met his current partner, where he was told he wasn't good enough for the woman he was interested in. Overall, the lyrics are raw, emotional and relatable to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and the feelings of self-doubt that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me were free
At some point, we had no obligations or commitments, and we were free to explore life together
Doing things together
We were engaging in shared experiences
There was nothing I could see
At that time, there were no apparent problems in our relationship
Wasn't black or white
Our relationship was not a simple binary of good or bad
But now shades of grey are creeping me
Recently, issues have arisen that have made our relationship more complex and difficult
I see it when I sleep, alone
These problems have been causing me stress and anxiety, even affecting my sleep
Laughing all along
We used to have fun and enjoy each other's company
We're having quite a time
Our time together was memorable and enjoyable
That they were playing our favourite song
We had a shared love of music and enjoyed hearing our favorite tunes
Boogie on, reggae woman
This line references a popular song from the 70s, suggesting that we were together during a happy time from the past
Never lasted for so long
Our happy times together were relatively brief
Where did I go wrong?
The artist is reflecting on what went wrong in their relationship
Please don't lead me on
The singer is asking their partner to be honest and not give false hope
I just can't take a broken heart, no
The singer has been hurt before and is afraid of being hurt again
Last night I was off the rails
The singer was drunk and acting recklessly
Ten sheets to the wind
The artist was extremely intoxicated
I drank myself, it never fails
Drinking is the artist's way of coping with their problems
Wouldn't see you again
The singer is avoiding their partner, perhaps to avoid further conflict or bad feelings
I guess I'll put myself to bed
The singer is resigned to being alone for the night
Rest my weary head for the night
The artist is tired and needs rest
Played for a woman's heart
The artist pursued a romantic relationship with a woman
She left me pretty quick
The woman rejected the artist
She said I couldn't play the part
The woman didn't think the singer was right for her
She said I'd never stick
The woman didn't think the artist was capable of being consistent and committed
I was accosted by a barber
The singer is approached by a stranger, perhaps suggesting that he is feeling vulnerable and exposed
He said 'Son I'll shave your beard'
This line could be interpreted in various ways, such as suggesting that the singer is losing his identity or masculinity
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Steve E.
This is such a beautiful tune. I love the melodies. His voice in this one reminds of Darryl Hall and John Oates. Great stuff fellow rockers from da NorthππΌππ»π»πππ
jimmy jazz
please don't lead us on..carry on just the way you are sheepdogs..don't change what your doing for any record label..stay true to the music and your place in history is cemented
Kirstie Renwick
This sounds like the Beatles to me. Love the Sheepdogs!
Michelle Morrison
this is amazing. i am so happy they exist.. thank you, whatever super human force put these guys to save our music, i now can have hope in modern music haha :)
Maggie Althoff
I've had a strange musical nostalgia my entire life... I think the sheepdogs cured it
ted maki
This Is Just.... Awesome!!!
Ryan Smith
This is the song from the white album that never was - fucking beautiful
Kay Cass
SO GOOD!
DuWayne Alberts
Love it, it does sound like Jack J. with a band.
Dave R
Any thumbs down is from the Beiber generation. Great music that should be more promoted on Canadian radio.