Ho Hey
The Lumineers
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Ho Hey Ho Hey (Ho) I been trying to do it right (Hey) I been living a lonely life (Ho) I been sleepin' here instead (Hey) I been sleepin' in my bed (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) (Two, three, four) 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 (Ho) I don't think you're right for him (Hey) think of what it might have 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) (Two, three, four) 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
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Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Wesley Schultz
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Ho Hey" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This makes it one of The Lumineers' most successful songs.
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TimingReleased in 2012, it was the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album.
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Popularity"Ho Hey" was certified quadruple Platinum by the RIAA, meaning it sold over four million copies.
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Wide ImpactThe track received success worldwide, reaching top 10 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand too.
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Composition"Ho Hey" is an indie folk song and runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Creative DeviceThe song's title comes from the distinctive call-and-response element in its chorus.
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Pop Culture Presence"Ho Hey" has appeared in various television shows and commercials, including a Blue Moon beer commercial and the popular TV series "Hart of Dixie."
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews, with some critics highlighting its catchy qualities while others described it as "formulaic."
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AwardsIn 2013, "Ho Hey" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance, but did not win.
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Fun FactBefore "Ho Hey" became an international hit, the band were initially ignored in their home country, America.
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Song OriginThe song was written by band members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites.
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InspirationsThe song was inspired by Schultz's and Fraites' life experiences.
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