"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
http://www.thesheepdogs.com/
Suddenly
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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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,
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
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
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.