It's Like That
Unveiling Society's Strife: Dog Eat Dog's 'It's Like That' Message
Lyrics
Oh god I'm sick right to the bone in this hell that I call home,
Expressing intense dissatisfaction and sickness in the speaker's living conditions, referred to as hell.
Boob tube has brought me down, it's worse than it's ever been.
Criticizing the negative impact of television (boob tube) on the speaker's mood, worse than ever.
Look what's going on in Los Angeles, violence and social unrest.
Observing violence and social unrest in Los Angeles.
And look what happened to New York City, such a shame it's a god damn pity
Expressing disappointment in the state of New York City, describing it as a shame and pity.
It's like that
Summing up the negative observations with the phrase "It's like that," suggesting resignation.
Used to live my life, blind innocence.
Reflecting on a past life characterized by blind innocence.
Now all I see is mankind's ignorance.
Expressing a shift in perspective to seeing mankind's ignorance prominently.
I can't live like this. I can't live like that. It's like that.
Conveying the inability to live with the current state of affairs.
You got a black mark on your face. Paint it.
Addressing someone with a figurative black mark on their face, suggesting a negative image or stigma.
You dissed the entire human race. Stop it.
Condemning actions that insult or disrespect the entire human race.
Once you find yourself, you better make it stick.
Emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and the need to stick with positive changes.
You don't wanna get pulled down by that racist shit.
Warning against being influenced by racist attitudes to avoid negative consequences.
Oh no, I can't live like that. 'Cause that life is wack.
Expressing an aversion to living a life influenced by racism, deeming it undesirable.
You got a black mark on your face. Paint it.
Repeating the concept of addressing the negative mark on one's face, urging corrective action.
You dissed the entire human race. Stop it.
Reiterating the condemnation of actions that insult the entire human race, emphasizing the need to stop.
Is this how it's gonna be? From Arizona to NYC?
Raising a question about the future state of affairs from Arizona to NYC, expressing concern.
To me it seems that they can't resist. They walk and like some backwoods hick.
Suggesting that people are unable to resist discriminatory attitudes, using the metaphor of walking like backwoods hicks.
'Cause skin is white, or it's black or it's blue, don't make no difference to me or you.
Rejecting the significance of skin color, emphasizing equality between individuals.
So give respect to the human race, or dog eat dog will spit in your face punk.
Advocating for respect towards the human race, warning of consequences if not adhered to, using "dog eat dog" metaphorically.
It's like that
Reiterating the resigned sentiment expressed in line 6, concluding the song.
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