Doggy
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Won't you come down doggy
Such a sweet doggy
I brought you your dinner
My doggy I miss you kissing from my
I remember when I first got you doggy
But you lay there so still doggy
You lay there
So still
Dog who fell to the ground
Twisted your neck doggy
Don't look right doggy
The bet came with sutures
He said Dave
Hay the doctor cannot save you dog
But I remember when I first got you dog
You lay there so still dog
You lay there so still
Dog of depth in the dirt
They buried you deep doggy
You're the best doggy
My friend has a doggy
She's real nice dog
I wish you could chase her round my yard
I remember when I first got you dog
But you lay there so still doggy
You lay there so still
The song "Doggy" by Animal Collective depicts the story of a deceased dog who has been buried in the ground by its owner. The song is a reflection of the bond between a pet and its owner, and how the loss of such a pet can cause emotional distress. The song is divided into three different parts, each representing the different stages of the dog's life - when it was alive and in good health, when it fell and got injured, and finally, when it passed away.
In the first verse, the owner is calling out to the dog, asking it to come down from the trees. The dog is described as 'such a sweet doggy', which shows the fondness of the owner towards the pet. The owner mentions remembering the first time they got the dog and how much they miss it. However, the dog is lying still, which indicates that it is no longer alive.
In the next verse, the dog is described as having fallen and getting injured. The owner mentions that the dog's neck is twisted and that it does not look right. The doctor has informed the owner that the dog cannot be saved, which shows the owner's helplessness and their sadness at losing their beloved pet.
The final verse describes the dog being buried in the ground, and the owner's friend having a pet dog who the deceased dog would have loved to play with. The song ends with the owner remembering the times they spent with their pet and feeling the sadness of its loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Dog of height in the trees
The dog was high up in a tree.
Won't you come down doggy
The singer is calling for the dog to come down.
Such a sweet doggy
The dog is affectionate and lovable.
I brought you your dinner
The artist brought the dog its meal.
My doggy I miss you kissing from my
The artist misses the dog's kisses.
I remember when I first got you doggy
The singer is reminiscing about getting the dog.
But you lay there so still doggy
The dog is now motionless and unresponsive.
You lay there
The dog is not moving.
So still
The dog is completely motionless.
Dog who fell to the ground
The dog fell to the ground.
Twisted your neck doggy
The dog's neck was twisted in the fall.
Don't look right doggy
The dog looks injured or unwell.
The bet came with sutures
The cost of treatment for the dog's injuries required sutures.
He said Dave
Someone named Dave was involved in the situation.
Hay the doctor cannot save you dog
The vet was unable to save the dog's life.
Dog of depth in the dirt
The dog is now buried in the ground.
They buried you deep doggy
The dog was buried in a deep grave.
You're the best doggy
The singer loved and valued the dog highly.
My friend has a doggy
The singer has a friend with a dog.
She's real nice dog
The friend's dog is friendly and likeable.
I wish you could chase her round my yard
The artist wishes the deceased dog could play with the friend's dog in their yard.
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Written by: DAVID PORTNER
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