My Dog Romeo
Ode to Loyalty: My Dog Romeo by Ziggy Marley
Lyrics
Yo, that's my dog
Expressing familiarity or friendship towards someone, referring to them as a companion or confidant.
That's my real dog
Reiterating the connection or bond with the mentioned individual, emphasizing the genuine relationship.
Yo, what's up, my dog?
A casual greeting to the person being addressed, using "my dog" as a term of endearment or camaraderie.
That's my dog Romeo
Identifying a specific dog named Romeo, establishing a personal association or ownership.
Yo yo, Romeo, why you chewing on the mic stand? Come on man
Addressing the dog Romeo, mildly chiding or questioning its behavior of chewing on a microphone stand.
My dog Romeo, my dog Romeo
Repetition and emphasis on Romeo being the speaker's dog, extending greetings and acknowledgment towards Romeo.
Send a shout out and big up now to my dog Romeo
-My dog Romeo, that's my dog Romeo
-Send a shout out and big up now, that's my dog Romeo
-I have two legs, my friend he has four
Highlighting the physical difference between the speaker and their friend, where the friend, being a dog, has four legs.
He likes to stop and I like to go
Pointing out the contrasting preferences or tendencies between the speaker and the dog, one being more active while the other enjoys pauses or breaks.
I like to smell the flowers, he likes to smell the floors
Expressing differing interests between the speaker and the dog in terms of what they find appealing (flowers vs. floors).
He is really fat for just twelve weeks old
Commenting on Romeo's weight or size at a specific age (twelve weeks old), highlighting a notable characteristic.
He wakes me in the morning, six o'clock sharp
Detailing the speaker's morning routine involving waking up due to Romeo and engaging in activities like taking him outside and playing music while Romeo relaxes.
I take him out to potty and he rolls in the grass
-He loves to meet people when they come to the door
-And when I play my guitar he chills on the floor
-My dog Romeo, my dog Romeo
Repetition and emphasis on Romeo being the speaker's dog, extending greetings and acknowledgment towards Romeo.
Send a shout out and big up now to my dog Romeo
-My dog Romeo, that's my dog Romeo
-Send a shout out and big up now that's my dog Romeo
-He always give affection, he always get love
Noting Romeo's consistent display of affection and how he receives love from others.
Sometimes he pretends that he is a wild animal
Describing moments where Romeo behaves in a playful or energetic manner, resembling a wild animal.
He running through the bushes with a bone in his mouth
Depicting Romeo's actions of running through bushes and returning home, possibly indicating his playful nature and need for exercise.
When's he done running the bushes then he's knocking at the door
-We'll take him for a walk to get his mind real clear
Describing the speaker's interaction and walks with Romeo, showcasing both the dog's initiative and the speaker's guidance and praise.
And sometimes he's the one who wants to take you somewhere
-Hey Romeo, where you going? No this way
-Yeah come on boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
-My dog Romeo, my dog Romeo
Repetition and emphasis on Romeo being the speaker's dog, extending greetings and acknowledgment towards Romeo.
Send a shout out and big up now to my dog Romeo
-My dog Romeo, my dog Romeo
-Send a shout out and big up now to my dog Romeo
-My dog Romeo, that's my dog Romeo
-Send a shout out and big up now to the dogs all around
Extending the acknowledgment beyond Romeo to all dogs, appreciating and recognizing them.
My dog Romeo, that's my dog Romeo
Repetition and emphasis on Romeo being the speaker's dog, extending greetings and acknowledgment towards Romeo.
Send a shout out and big up now to all the dogs all around
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