Ho Hey
The Lumineers Lyrics
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(Hey)
(Ho)
(Hey)
(Ho) I been tryin' to do it right
(Hey) I been livin' a lonely life
(Ho) I been sleepin' here instead
(Ho) I been sleepin' in my bed
(Hey)
(Ho)
(Ho) so show me family
(Hey) all the blood that I will bleed
(Ho) I don't know where I belong
(Hey) I don't know where I went wrong
(Ho) but I can write a song
(Hey)
I belong with you, you belong with me
You're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me
You're my sweet
(Ho)
(Hey) come on, now
(Ho) hey
(Hey)
(Ho) I don't think you're right for him
(Hey) think of what it might've been if we
(Ho) took a bus to Chinatown
(Hey) I'd be standin' on Canal
(Ho) and Bowery
(Hey)
(Ho) she'd be standin' next to me
(Hey)
I belong with you, you belong with me
You're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me
You're my sweetheart
Love, we need it now
Let's hope for some
'Cause, oh, we're bleedin' out
I belong with you, you belong with me
You're my sweetheart
I belong with you, you belong with me
You're my sweet
(Ho)
(Hey)
(Ho)
(Hey)
The Lumineers' song Ho Hey is a plea for connection and belonging. The repetition of the titular phrase "Ho Hey" serves as a rallying cry, a way to call out and reach for something more substantial than the singularity of the self. In the opening lyrics of the song, the singer describes feeling disconnected and lonely despite being surrounded by people (or perhaps unsuccessfully seeking out company). The lines "So show me family / all the blood that I will bleed" demonstrate the singer's longing for something unconditional, loyal and enduring – a family who will stay with them through thick and thin.
In the chorus, the singer confirms their desire to be with someone who fits them perfectly: "I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart." This message of togetherness and unity is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "you belong with me," which implies that the two people at the center of the song are meant to be together. The second half of the song focuses on the idea of being "right" for someone, and the regret that comes with an opportunity missed. The lines "I don't think you're right for him / think of what it might have been if we / took a bus to Chinatown" demonstrate this sense of missed potential, of a road not taken.
Overall, Ho Hey is a song about seeking and finding love, family and connection. Its upbeat and catchy melody, along with its message of hope, resonated with audiences worldwide, turning it into a hugely successful song that crossed genre and generational boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho
I've been trying to do things the right way.
Hey
I've been living a lonely life.
Ho
I've been sleeping on the couch instead of in my bed.
Hey
I've been sleeping alone in my bed.
Ho
I've been sleeping on the couch and in my bed, but still feel alone.
Hey
I want to find my family - the people who truly care about me.
Ho
I'll do whatever it takes to be there for my family.
Hey
I don't know where I really belong in this world.
Ho
I don't know what I did wrong.
Hey
But I can express myself through music, and maybe that will help me find my place in the world.
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
I'm meant to be with you, and you're meant to be with me, we're each other's soulmates.
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet'(ho)
I love you and I belong with you forever.
Hey (come on now)
Let's be positive and enjoy life together.
Ho
I don't think you're the right person for him/her.
Hey
Imagine what could have happened if we had taken a chance on each other.
Ho
Let's go on an adventure together and explore Chinatown.
Hey
I picture us standing on Canal and Bowery Streets in Chinatown, New York City.
Ho
I imagine that she would be standing next to me.
Love we, need it now
We need love in our lives right now.
Let's hope, for some
Let's hope that we can find love soon.
'Cause oh, we're bleedin' out
Because we're hurting and need love to heal us.
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart
We're meant to be together, we're each other's soulmates.
I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet'(ho)
I love you and I belong with you forever.
Hey
Let's enjoy life together and be happy.
Ho
I'm trying to do the right thing, but life is lonely sometimes.
Hey
I still feel empty and alone, despite my efforts.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Wesley Schultz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dimhus5923
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GANGNAM STYLE
Repy some nostalgic songs so i can add to the list
Feel Free to cry alittle if you need and or save some to your playlist
Enjoy your nostalgic moments 👍😄
@justamookie7o4fan46
my older brother was in jail and he called
one day to ask me to play a song and he
requested this one,we sat in silence while I
put my speaker full blast and listened,after
he said it's a pretty dope song right and I
agreed , In 2019 he committed suicide and as
I sat in my room crying when I got the news I
remembered when he asked me to play this
for him, in my grief this song brought a bit
closer to my brother and after 2 years I still
come back to listen to this , RIP Shane
@dimhus5923
Most nostalgic songs
ho hey- the Lumineers
Olw city- Fireflies
Avicci- Wake me up
Passenger- Let her go
Gym class heroes- Stereo hearts
American authors- best day of my life
Pibull- Timber
The black eyed peas- I’ve got a feeling
Avicii- Hey brother
Sam smith- Stay with me
Lukas graham- 7 years
Bastille- Pompeii
OneRepublic- Counting Stars
The wanted- Chasing the Sun
Foster the People- Pumped Up Kicks
Phillip Phillips- home
Hall of fame - the script
Radioactive - imagine dragon's
IZ over the rainbow
hall of fame - the script
Hey soul sister - Train
Fun - we are young
Safe and Sound and Geronimo
Somewhere only we know - keane
Smash mouth All Star
George Ezra - Budapest
somebody I used to love
Vance Joy- Riptide
Imagine dragons - It's Time
Kodaline- All I Want
Simple Life by Casey Abrams
Bluebells - young at heart
Stressed out
cheerleader
love me again
GANGNAM STYLE
Repy some nostalgic songs so i can add to the list
Feel Free to cry alittle if you need and or save some to your playlist
Enjoy your nostalgic moments 👍😄
@mykaocampo4941
CyberStar hell yeah! ❤️
@poppinmelanin1635
i loved these songs 😭 but i stopped listening when my cousin said i liked & i quote “white people” music . so i stopped cause i always felt like the odd one out . 😭 i literally use to sleep with the radio on & i use to wake up whenever one of the songs came on just to dance and then i would lay back down & gts 💀
@mykaocampo4941
Poppin’ Melanin girl I wish you start listening to them again. They’re not just for “white people” they’re for everyone to hear ❤️
@rowaaSHKhedr
I came here after i watched pumped up kicks 😂
@rowaaSHKhedr
U forgot : hall of fame - the script
@semiragerensie281
This song makes me feel sad and happy at the same time😀☹️
@sebastian2201
x2
@joshrichards6915
gey
@sebastian2201
@@joshrichards6915 tu mamá es hombre.