Bobcaygeon

The Tragically Hip

About Bobcaygeon

"Bobcaygeon" is a song by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. It was released in February 1999 as a single from their sixth album, Phantom Power, and has come to be recognized as one of the band's most enduring and beloved signature songs.


Year:
2005
5:40
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I left your house this morning
'Bout a quarter after nine
Coulda been the Willie Nelson
Coulda been the wine

When I left your house this morning,
It was a little after nine
It was in Bobcaygeon, I saw the constellations
Reveal themselves, one star at time

Drove back to town this morning
With working on my mind
I thought of maybe quittin'
Thought of leavin' it behind

Went back to bed this morning
And as I'm pullin' down the blind
Yeah, the sky was dull and hypothetical
And fallin' one cloud at a time

That night in Toronto
With its checkerboard floors
Riding on horseback
And keeping order restored
'Til The Men They Couldn't Hang
Stepped to the mic and sang
And their voices rang with that Aryan twang

I got to your house this morning
Just a little after nine
In the middle of that riot
Couldn't get you off my mind

So, I'm at your house this morning
Just a little after nine
'Cause, it was in Bobcaygeon
Where I saw the constellations reveal themselves
One star at time

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The Tragically Hip

The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, was a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, that was active between 1983 and 2016. The band was made up of Gordon Downie [1964-2017] (lead vocals and guitar), Paul Langlois (guitar), Rob Baker (guitar, known as Bobby Baker until 1994), Gord Sinclair (bass) and Johnny Fay (drums). The band released 12 studio albums, two live albums, 1 EP, and 54 singles. Nine of their albums reached No. 1 in Canada. They received numerous Canadian Music awards, including 16 Juno Awards. The band's final album and tour were in 2016, following Downie being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in December, 2015. more »

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Written by: Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Joseph Paul Langlois, Robert Baker, Robert Gordon Sinclair

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Origin of Song
"Bobcaygeon" was a song by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. It was released in 1998 as a single from their sixth studio album "Phantom Power".
Unique Title
The title "Bobcaygeon" comes from a small town in Ontario, Canada. The town has a population of about 3,500 people, known for its beautiful cottages and scenic surroundings.
Accomplishments
"Bobcaygeon" won the Single of the Year award at the Juno Awards in 2000. It was a significant achievement as it beat out other popular songs during that time.
Historical Background
Some interpretations suggest the song is about the 1933 Christie Pits riot in Toronto, where a group of Nazi sympathizers clashed with Jewish baseball players.
Favorite Among Fans
"Bobcaygeon" is one of The Tragically Hip's most beloved songs. Its lyrical and musical depth has made it a firm favorite with fans.
Tribute
After Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, passed away in 2017, an impromptu sing-along of "Bobcaygeon" broke out amongst mourners in front of Toronto’s City Hall.
Music Video
The song's official music video’s cinematic nature tells the story of a city cop from Toronto who visits Bobcaygeon during his time off. It won the MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Cinematography" in 1999.
Live Performance
The song was the last played at The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston, Ontario, in 2016.
Connection with Constellations
The line "that night in Toronto" from the song makes a reference to the Orion constellation, which appears prominently in the winter sky over the city. This line gives the song a somewhat poetic and cosmic scope.
Cultural Impact
The song has had such an impact in Canada that in Bobcaygeon, there is now a Tragically Hip tribute plaza, reinforcing the enduring love the nation has for this band and song.

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