That Dog
Urban Survival Anthem: Confronting Life's Rabid Challenges with Dangerous Toys
Lyrics
Here comes that dog again
Introduction of a recurring threat or challenge symbolized by "that dog."
He bites me every now and then
Describing the occasional harm caused by the persistent challenge ("that dog").
Foaming with misery
Highlighting the intense and distressing nature of the situation.
He's covered with leather skin
Emphasizing the tough exterior or appearance of "that dog."
Bad to bones, lookin' for you
Characterizing "that dog" as dangerous, actively seeking a target (the listener).
Rabid to the core, bloody blue
Emphasizing the extreme and violent nature of "that dog."
I call him Billy Blad
Providing a name ("Billy Blad") to personify or identify the threat.
His teeth cut, he's got tattoos yeah
Describing physical characteristics of "that dog" to enhance the menacing image.
Don't call the doctor
Rejecting traditional sources of help or solace in the face of adversity.
Don't call the priest
Continuing the rejection of conventional help, opting for a different solution.
I need some rock 'n' roll
Expressing a need for music or a specific genre ("rock 'n' roll") as a coping mechanism.
To live in the street
Choosing a rebellious and unconventional lifestyle symbolized by "living in the street."
Mama was a shotgun
Introducing a character, "Mama," possibly implying a challenging upbringing.
She was a winner, but never won
Contradicting success ("winner") with a lack of material wealth ("never won").
We'll never own a lot
Acknowledging a scarcity of possessions or stability in life.
Tell you somethin', man, ain't got no plot yeah
Asserting a lack of direction or purpose in life ("ain't got no plot").
That dog, he's in the fog
Reiterating the presence of "that dog" in a mysterious or threatening manner.
But in the dark, he's a hungry shark
Describing the dangerous nature of "that dog" in the dark.
That dog, that dog, watch his eyes turn white, get funky
Observing changes in the demeanor of "that dog," possibly indicating danger.
Back home in the woods
Referencing a rural background, hinting at a wild or untamed upbringing.
Raised by canine
Indicating a non-traditional upbringing by canine figures.
Never learned the things I should
Acknowledging a lack of conventional education or life skills.
Had to learn to stay alive
Emphasizing the need for survival skills in a challenging environment.
Now that I live urban
Contrasting the current urban lifestyle with the past rural setting.
I have a lot more fun heh
Highlighting the enjoyment or excitement of the current lifestyle.
I might do something wrong
Admitting the possibility of making mistakes but emphasizing the ability to escape consequences.
But I know how to run, run away
Asserting the capability to evade or escape challenges when faced with them.
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