Dogwalkin
Discovering Home in Canine Adventures: A Song Tribute by Cherri Volterra
Lyrics
I used to walk this dog
The speaker reminisces about walking a dog.
Back past that old apartment complex
Recalling a past residence near an old apartment complex.
Right through those rundown shops
Describing the route through rundown shops.
We always loved the architecture
Expressing appreciation for the architecture.
We'd stay for hours and she'd just roam
Sharing the experience of spending time with the dog.
Sniffing around through aisles of nothing
Detailing the dog's exploration through empty store aisles.
Because it smelt like home
Explaining that the place smelled like home to the dog.
And felt like we were doing something
Feeling a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Searching for an old magazine
Narrating the search for a specific magazine.
To show us who we want to be that week
Desiring inspiration from a magazine for self-identity.
Well I want to be a dog walker
Expressing a wish to become a dog walker.
And take them 'cross the town
Imagining walking dogs across the town.
Just me and my favorite pals
Envisioning a happy scenario with favorite dogs.
I'd show them all around
Planning to show the dogs around.
And then I'd take a picture
Desiring to capture memories through photographs.
And put it in a frame
Intending to frame a special dog-walking moment.
And hang it up in my office cubicle
Thinking of displaying the framed picture in the office.
Oh god I'll never feel the same
Expressing a realization that life won't be the same.
Now I'll drive through on my own
Reflecting on driving alone through the past neighborhood.
Through the empty lots we called our home
Noting the absence of the old living spaces.
Now all that's left is dirt and ashes and old cigarette butts
Describing the current state of the once-familiar place.
But we'll find somewhere else to roam
Expressing determination to find a new place to explore.
Rosie is my favorite dog
Naming a favorite dog, Rosie.
Dog walking is my favorite job
Declaring dog walking as the preferred job.
Skipper is also my favorite dog
Introducing another favorite dog, Skipper.
Dog walking is always my favorite job
Reiterating the enjoyment of dog walking as a job.
Harvey is my favorite dog
Mentioning yet another favorite dog, Harvey.
Dog walking is my favorite job
Affirming the preference for dog walking as a job.
Buddy is also my favorite dog
Introducing the final favorite dog, Buddy.
Dog walking is always my favorite job
Emphasizing the enduring love for dog walking as a job.
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