"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/
Who?
The Sheepdogs Lyrics
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Well they're talking, talking, talking but who of them know
How to keep on killing? Everybody's how it goes.
I try to understand it yeah I try not to lose
But can you really win when you must pick and choose?
I see those faces mock me, on top of my screen
I try to understand it, yeah I try not to lose,
But can you really win when you must pick and choose?
The lyrics to The Sheepdog's song Who? seem to be a commentary on the state of society and its power structures. The repeated question of "who do you belong to?" highlights this idea of ownership and control. The verses contrast this with the seemingly meaningless chatter of people in power who do not have the ability to make positive change. This is suggested in the line "How to keep on killing? Everybody's how it goes."
The verses also touch on the idea of trying to make sense of the world, but ultimately feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information and chaos. This is seen in phrases like "Talking heads are spinning out yeah can you tell me what it means?" and "can you really win when you must pick and choose?" These lines suggest a feeling of helplessness and being unable to find a clear path amidst the cacophony.
Overall, the song speaks to the frustrations of navigating a complex world, and the difficulty of reconciling the seemingly opposing forces of control and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Who, who, who do you belong to?
Asking who someone belongs to or to whom they are aligned with.
Well they're talking, talking, talking but who of them know
People keep talking, but do they really know what they're talking about?
How to keep on killing? Everybody's how it goes.
Wondering how some people can live with constant war and violence.
I try to understand it yeah I try not to lose
Attempting to comprehend it all without losing oneself in the process.
But can you really win when you must pick and choose?
Wondering if it's really possible to win in life when you're forced to make difficult decisions.
I see those faces mock me, on top of my screen
Feeling like the media is mocking and manipulating us through the faces we see on our screens.
Talking heads are spinning out yeah can you tell me what it means?
Feeling confused and asking if anyone can truly explain what's going on.
I try to understand it, yeah I try not to lose,
Continuing to try and make sense of everything without losing oneself.
But can you really win when you must pick and choose?
Reiterating the difficulty of making choices and wondering if it's possible to come out on top in the end.
Contributed by Gavin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
meeressen
Me and my buddy seen them play in Sackville, New Brunswick to about 10 people and we were looking at each other going "Why the F*** are these guys not playing in front of hundreds?" They blew us away.....and I am not surprised they made it....I was really happy for them when I saw them on MTV.
JMCBlues1
Talk about a breath of fresh air, these guys rock. Great to see a band that is not the cookie cutter type of bands you see nowadays.
Josh Johnson
Definitely a rocking band there music is awesome
TerryLynn McDonald
So proud to be Canadian.. you guys ROCK !!!!!
Rob Morris
They just played Area 506 on August 4th. Outstanding set of tunes. These guys were great, back in 2015 when I saw them at Casino NB. They were even better this time around. Fantastic. High energy. Skilled artists. Crowd loved them. Pretty sure they were digging the crowd also.
Sean Dorrance
These guys probably don't even know how famous they are about to become. Them and the Black Keys are, i hope, the resurrection of real music. These guys really got a good The Who sounds.
lennonista9
These guys are great!! They remind me of wearing Levis and baseball jersey tees, listening to mixed tapes, and passing around a doobie... but much fresher! Awesome groove, lots of soul, great harmonies. (Btw, is it just me or does the guitar riff at 3:23 sound like Bowie's Starman?)
gandalf gandson
these guys are gonna be legends
W4llyB4nger
These guys are sick. Finally, a new band I like. Doesn't happen very often
Joe Guamm
Awesome band and awesome song!