Lyrics
Black dog barking in the cold grey light
Describing a black dog barking in the cold grey light.
He pulls the chain and he pulls it tight
Emphasizing the dog's struggle by pulling a tight chain.
This ain't no lonesome wail that boy ain't faking
Stating that the dog's howl is genuine, not a fake expression of loneliness.
He bites the steel and he claws the ground
Depicting the dog biting steel and clawing the ground, showcasing its intense determination.
He pulls again and he spins around
Highlighting the dog's persistent efforts, pulling and spinning around.
His eyes are raging and his burning lungs are steaming
Describing the dog's intense emotions with raging eyes and steaming lungs.
He want to walk in the sun
Expressing the dog's desire to experience joy and love in the sunlight.
Feel love like anyone
Desiring love similar to anyone else.
No one knows that black dog better than I
Claiming a deep understanding of the black dog's nature.
I said no one knows that black dog better than I
Reiterating the unique understanding of the black dog compared to others.
When I see his running I can see me
Seeing a reflection of oneself in the dog's running behavior.
Teeth in the collar and he's tearing it free
Describing the dog's determination to break free, tearing at the collar with teeth.
Spit out the leather and the cold studs that kept you from singing
Spitting out restraints (leather and studs) that hindered expression or freedom.
Run till you're bleeding run till you're hot
Encouraging the idea of running until physical pain and discomfort.
till the memory of all this you've long since forgot
Running until the memory of challenges fades away.
Run till forever till the bells of your freedom are ringing
Continuing to run until freedom is achieved and bells ring metaphorically.
He want to walk in the sun
Reiterating the desire for sunlight and love.
Feel love like anyone
Expressing the universal longing for love.
No one knows that black dog better than I
Reaffirming a unique understanding of the black dog.
I said no one knows that black dog better than I
Repeating the claim of unparalleled knowledge about the black dog.
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