Right On
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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I'm gonna get this old bag of bones
And make my own right on
Make my own right on
I said I'll make my own right, right on

I said I think this old bag of bones
He makes his own right on
Creates his own right on
I guess I'll make my own right, right, right, right on

Going no where
Going no where
Going no where

You Discover
There ain't no easy way out
When in doubt
You discover what it's all about

When you wait to get in




You begin
To discover what it's all about

Overall Meaning

The Sheepdogs's song Right On speaks to the idea of creating your own path and finding your own way in life. The lyrics, "I'm gonna get this old bag of bones and make my own right on," suggest a determination to make something of oneself despite personal limitations or obstacles. The repetition of "make my own right on" adds emphasis to this idea of forging one's own path. The second verse acknowledges the challenge of finding direction in life: "You Discover there ain't no easy way out / When in doubt you discover what it's all about." However, the chorus continues to reinforce the idea of taking control of one's own life and discovering one's purpose: "I guess I'll make my own right, right, right, right on."


The song's sparse arrangement, with its insistent guitar riff and tight rhythm section, creates a sense of forward momentum that fits with the song's thematic content. The repetition of the "right on" refrain also contributes to this feeling of steady progression. Overall, Right On is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and make their own way.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna get this old bag of bones
I said I think this old bag of bones


And make my own right on
He makes his own right on


Make my own right on
Creates his own right on


I said I'll make my own right, right on
I guess I'll make my own right, right, right, right on


Going no where
You Discover


Going no where
There ain't no easy way out


Going no where
When in doubt


You Discover
To discover what it's all about


There ain't no easy way out
When you wait to get in


When in doubt
You begin


You discover what it's all about




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Ballsonjahead

Lovin' this song It's like hearing the Doors, Beatles, James Gang, Skynyrd, Allman Brothers all revived to jam for a generation who weren't lucky enough to be born then.. For all you old souls out there, whether you're 18 or 60, ride on!

pCf96

Love it!! Canadian, and has that 70s classic rock feel and sound to it. I just found these Saskatchatoonian guys and they rock!! :D

Keegan H

just saw these guys in concert. such a great band!!

jim holden

ya prolly my fav on the album, heard about the band from "i dont know" but this song really exposes their true talent, love the harmonies

Neph

Sweet track

JustALIama

Rock isn't dead it lives in the north!

Charlie Roberson

good stuff...nuf said!

himycatisdead

God Dam it's the Pusher Man come back to punish my kids! John Kay would be nodding after listening to this song! What a hugely talented band that has gone pretty well unnoticed up until now!

Stanislav27K

amazing

low72

0:37 I've heard that riff before in another song...now it's gonna bug me

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