The One You Belong To
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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Well I come from a land skirted by ocean and sand
You belong to the one you come from
With a wave of my hand, I can't make you understand
You belong to the one you come from

But I can't know, the ward in size
And the crying heart that's in your eyes
It's a bad wish, for a move above
Won't you take me to the land I love

With the start of a song, doing more right than wrong
You belong to the one you come from
I won't beg or steal, can't make that appeal
You belong to the one you come from
Yes you belong, hold on
You belong to the one you come from

But I can't know, the ward in size
And the crying heart that's in your eyes




It's a bad wish, for a move above
Won't you take me to the land I love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The One You Belong To" by The Sheepdogs explore themes of identity and belonging. The opening lines, "Well I come from a land skirted by ocean and sand / You belong to the one you come from," suggest that the singer is struggling with a sense of displacement and yearning for a sense of home. The repeated refrain, "You belong to the one you come from," emphasizes this idea of innate belonging based on one's origins.


Despite the singer's desire to connect with the person they are addressing in the song, they acknowledge their limitations in truly understanding them. They cannot know the "ward in size / And the crying heart that's in your eyes," which suggests that the person they are addressing may be struggling with their own sense of belonging and identity. The singer expresses a wish to "take me to the land I love," a sentiment that could be interpreted as a desire for the person they are addressing to help them find a sense of belonging.


The lyrics of "The One You Belong To" are open to interpretation and can be read as a reflection of individual experiences of identity and belonging. The song's catchy melody and soulful vocals make it a memorable addition to The Sheepdogs' repertoire.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I come from a land skirted by ocean and sand
I am from a place surrounded by the sea and sand


You belong to the one you come from
Your true home is where you are from


With a wave of my hand, I can't make you understand
I cannot make you comprehend with a mere gesture


But I can't know, the ward in size
I cannot fathom the extent of your distress


And the crying heart that's in your eyes
The pain and emotions reflected in your eyes


It's a bad wish, for a move above
It's not good to desire to leave your true home


Won't you take me to the land I love
Please lead me to the place I adore


With the start of a song, doing more right than wrong
Through music, doing better deeds than mistakes


I won't beg or steal, can't make that appeal
I won't resort to begging or theft, cannot make that request


You belong to the one you come from
Your true home is where you are from


Yes you belong, hold on
You truly belong there, hold on to it


You belong to the one you come from
Your true home is where you are from




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