Suddenly
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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My world at night
Is as quiet as can be
A self imposed solitude
Isn’t half as bad as it seems
But lord I sit tonight, and I dream of somebody
Who in the world could it be?

Suddenly,
Im nowhere that I want to be
Suddenly,
You’re the only thing I see
Suddenly,
Im leaving you right next to me

Young deductive thinkers,
And university drinkers,
Living while I stow away,
In my studio I sit here thinking
I cant remember when,
I saw something through to it end
Where in the world could that be?

Suddenly
Im nowhere that I want to be
Suddenly
You’re the only thing I see




Suddenly
Im leaving you right next to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Sheepdogs's song Suddenly seem to describe the feelings of loneliness and isolation that often come with self-imposed solitude. The singer of the song admits that being alone is not as bad as it seems, but at the same time, he dreams of finding someone who could fill the gap in his life. When he suddenly encounters that person, he is overwhelmed by their presence and forgets about his isolation. This new connection becomes the only thing that matters to him, causing him to abandon his solitary lifestyle.


The song also touches on themes of youth and wasted potential. The singer observes young people living their lives to the fullest, while he sits in his studio, unable to find the motivation to see anything through to the end. He reflects on the opportunities he might have missed and wonders if it's too late to make a change.


Overall, Suddenly is a poignant reflection on the struggles of loneliness, self-doubt, and missed opportunities. The lyrics are simple yet evocative, conveying a sense of longing and uncertainty that anyone can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

My world at night
During the night, my surroundings are silent


Is as quiet as can be
The silence is absolute and complete


A self imposed solitude
I have purposely chosen to be alone


Isn’t half as bad as it seems
Being alone isn't as bad as people make it out to be


But lord I sit tonight, and I dream of somebody
Even though I am content alone, tonight I am longing for someone


Who in the world could it be?
I am unsure who this person could be


Suddenly,
Out of nowhere


Im nowhere that I want to be
I have ended up somewhere I do not desire


Suddenly,
Unexpectedly


You’re the only thing I see
I am solely focused on you


Suddenly,
All of a sudden


Im leaving you right next to me
Despite being near you, I am feeling disconnected


Young deductive thinkers,
Intelligent young adults


And university drinkers,
College students who consume alcohol


Living while I stow away,
While they are living and enjoying their lives, I am hiding away


In my studio I sit here thinking
I am alone in my thoughts in my art studio


I cant remember when,
I am struggling to recall the last time


I saw something through to it end
I successfully completed a task or project


Where in the world could that be?
I am questioning where this event occurred




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