"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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Run Baby Run
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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Got to know where I'm going to
Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Headed southbound to see you
Pack your bags 'cause you know I'll be there
To take you away
All the way down the coastal highway
Go spend the night down in old Havana
A new Hemingway
Wake up call is in fifteen, baby
There's no sleep today
Answer all your queens and kings
See the future, all it brings
Hard to make it on your own
But I got to walk alone
Try to keep it locked inside
But I just can't stay on the tide
No one really knows just how to feel
Try to be real
That's the deal
Lay down your gun
You got to run, baby, run
Run, baby, run
Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Headed southbound to see you
Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Got to know where I'm going to
Fell in love with a Belgian lady
It's such a cliche
She makes me feel like I'm getting stronger
Every day
I huddled down and waited till spring
Until I heard the sweet sound of the robins sing
I never knew the way to go
But I got to keep going till I find a home
Answer all your queens and kings
See the future, all it brings
Hard to make it on your own
But I got to walk alone
Try to keep it locked inside
But I just can't stay on the tide
No one really knows just how to feel
Try to be real
That's the deal
Lay down your gun
You got to run, baby, run
Run, baby, run
You got to run, baby, run
Run, baby, run
Run, baby, run, run, run
Run, run, run
Run, run, run
He was born a restless man
The lyrics to The Sheepdogs's song Run Baby Run tell the story of a man who is on a journey to find himself and his place in the world. He sings about heading southbound to see his lover, and how he is making his way down the coastal highway to take her away. He wants her to pack her bags because he knows that he will be there to whisk her away on an adventure. They will spend the night in old Havana and wake up early to explore. This man lives life on his own terms and is not afraid to take risks.
The singer references the struggles of trying to make it on your own and not knowing how to feel. He wants to be real and authentic, but it is hard to keep everything locked inside. He encourages his listeners to lay down their guns and run, baby, run. This message is about being brave and not being afraid to pursue your dreams. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase, "run, baby, run" urging the listener to take action and not be afraid.
The lyrics of the song Run Baby Run are an anthem for those who want to break free from the constraints of society and live their life on their own terms. It is a call to action to be brave and follow your dreams, wherever they may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Opening instrumental
Got to know where I'm going to
I need to have a direction, a destination in mind
Headed southbound to see you
I'm traveling south towards you
Pack your bags 'cause you know I'll be there
Get ready because I'm coming to take you away
To take you away
To bring you with me
All the way down the coastal highway
I'm taking the scenic route along the coast
I'm making my way
I'm moving forward
Go spend the night down in old Havana
Let's stay in Havana for the night
A new Hemingway
We can experience a new adventure, like Hemingway did
Wake up call is in fifteen, baby
We have to be up in fifteen minutes
There's no sleep today
We won't be able to rest or sleep today
Answer all your queens and kings
Deal with all the problems and responsibilities in your life
See the future, all it brings
Look forward and try to anticipate what's ahead
Hard to make it on your own
It's difficult to be self-sufficient and independent
But I got to walk alone
I have to be able to exist independently
Try to keep it locked inside
Try to hide your emotions
But I just can't stay on the tide
But I can't keep holding them in
No one really knows just how to feel
It's hard to understand what you're feeling
Try to be real
Try to be honest with yourself and others
That's the deal
That's what it takes
Lay down your gun
Put away your defenses
You got to run, baby, run
You have to escape or move on
Fell in love with a Belgian lady
I fell in love with a woman from Belgium
It's such a cliche
It's a common or overused theme
She makes me feel like I'm getting stronger
She's a positive influence in my life
Every day
Constantly
I huddled down and waited till spring
I waited patiently for the right time
Until I heard the sweet sound of the robins sing
Until I saw signs that it was time to move forward
I never knew the way to go
I was lost and unsure of what direction to take
But I got to keep going till I find a home
I have to keep moving forward until I find a place where I belong
You got to run, baby, run
You have to keep moving forward to find your place in the world
Run, baby, run
Keep going no matter what
Run, baby, run
Move forward with determination
You got to run, baby, run
Don't give up, keep moving forward
Run, baby, run
Don't stop until you find what you're looking for
Run, baby, run, run, run
Keep pushing forward with all your strength
Run, run, run
Keep moving!
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Written by: Ewan Currie
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