Old Dog
Old Dog's Bite: Unleashing Karma's Justice in Small Town Shadows
Lyrics
Out in the rain, tied to a tree
Being left alone outdoors in the rain, restrained and vulnerable.
Friends like you, he don't need no enemies
Having friends like you is detrimental; implying negative influences.
Yank on his leash, just to keep him in check
Controlling and restraining the "old dog" with force.
He lives his life with your foot down on his neck
Living under oppressive conditions, with someone figuratively or literally having control.
You do all ya can, just to keep him down
Attempting to suppress or keep the "old dog" down through any means.
No room for rivals in this shithole little town
In a small, unpleasant town where competition is fierce and unfriendly.
But you're gonna break...that camel's back
The pressure or mistreatment is building up, and it will eventually lead to a breaking point.
Better run like hell when he goes on the attack
Warning to flee or face consequences when the "old dog" retaliates.
And you know he will...yeah, you know he will
Emphasizing the inevitability of the "old dog" reacting against mistreatment.
(Chorus) That dumb old dog, look what he learned
Chorus: Mocking the oppressor by highlighting the unexpected capabilities of the "dumb old dog."
New tricks that won't be your concern, til he
The consequences of the "old dog's" actions won't concern the oppressor until later.
Circles back around, and sinks his teeth into you
The "old dog" will return and retaliate, causing harm to the oppressor.
Slapped in the face, kicked to the ground
Facing physical harm and humiliation, experiencing the consequences of one's actions.
What goes around sure comes around, so
The cycle of actions has repercussions; what goes around comes around.
Cover up and take what you've got...comin' to you
Advising to endure the consequences that are rightfully deserved.
Comin' to you, yeah
Reiterating the inevitability of facing consequences.
Everything you say, becomes fighting words
Words spoken become sources of conflict and tension.
The sound of your voice is twisting his last nerve
The oppressor's voice irritates and provokes the "old dog."
Now you're gonna pay, when he snaps that chain
Retribution is imminent when the "old dog" breaks free.
They won't hear you scream when he's dishing out the pain
The severity of the "old dog's" response; consequences are silent and inevitable.
And you know he will...yeah, you know he will
Reiterating the certainty of the "old dog" responding to mistreatment.
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