Ho Hey

The Lumineers

About Ho Hey

"Ho Hey" is a song by American folk rock band The Lumineers. It was released on June 4, 2012, as the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album. The music video was released on March 11, 2012. "Ho Hey" reached number one for 18 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Rock Songs chart, as well as two weeks in the top spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and eight weeks in the top spot on the Adult Pop Songs chart, and reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their first single to do so, as well as their first top 5 single. It also reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart, behind "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars. It is also their first single to be certified in the US. 


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2012
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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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The Lumineers

The Lumineers are an American folk rock band based in Denver, Colorado. The core band consists of Wesley Schultz on guitar and lead vocals, Jeremiah Fraites on drums, percussion, mandolin and vocals, and Neyla Pekarek on cello, mandolin, piano, and vocals, with added musicians for tours. Their self-titled debut album was released on Dualtone Records on April 3, 2012, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart. more »

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Written by: Jeremy Fraites, Wesley Schultz

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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.
Timing
Released in 2012, it was the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album.
Popularity
"Ho Hey" was certified quadruple Platinum by the RIAA, meaning it sold over four million copies.
Wide Impact
The track received success worldwide, reaching top 10 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand too.
Composition
"Ho Hey" is an indie folk song and runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
Creative Device
The song's title comes from the distinctive call-and-response element in its chorus.
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."
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews, with some critics highlighting its catchy qualities while others described it as "formulaic."
Awards
In 2013, "Ho Hey" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance, but did not win.
Fun Fact
Before "Ho Hey" became an international hit, the band were initially ignored in their home country, America.
Song Origin
The song was written by band members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites.
Inspirations
The song was inspired by Schultz's and Fraites' life experiences.

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