"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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Soldier Boy
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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Well it's time to settle down
But you'll probably avoid (?)
Ahh yeah, I'll be there
Don't you make it hard
When you're not there
I heard them say
You were keeping your eyes peeled
For a man to come your way
Ahh yeah, I'll be there
Don't you make it hard
When you're not there
Don't you make it hard
When you're not there
The Sheepdogs's song Soldier Boy is a song that tells the story of a soldier who is returning back home after being in the military. The first verse of the song talks about how the soldier boy should not hide his joy and it's time to settle down. However, it also alludes to the fact that the soldier may avoid doing so. The chorus talks about how the singer will be there for the soldier but he should not make things hard for him by not being there.
The second verse of the song talks about how people around the neighborhood have been talking about the soldier boy keeping his eyes peeled for a man to come his way. This could mean a number of things, such as the soldier boy looking for guidance or someone to lean on. The chorus repeats the same message of being there for the soldier and not making it hard for him to come back home.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the difficulties that soldiers face when they return back home from the battlefield. It talks about the need for support and understanding from family, friends, and the wider community.
Line by Line Meaning
Now soldier boy, don't hide your joy
Be proud of who you are, soldier boy
Well it's time to settle down
It's time to come home
But you'll probably avoid (?)
But you might not want to
Ahh yeah, I'll be there
I will always be there for you
Don't you make it hard
Don't make it difficult for yourself
When you're not there
When you're away
I'm talking about, 'round the way
I heard something around here
I heard them say
People were talking
You were keeping your eyes peeled
You were looking closely
For a man to come your way
Searching for a partner
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.