Dogs
[>320]™ Oliver Koletzki feat. HVOB Lyrics

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You've made your bed, now lie in it
I pull a leash on my dog
Let sleeping dogs lie
Let dogs lie
Let sleeping dogs lie

You're my servant boy
Handsome slave

Boy let the dogs sleep in that cave
Servant boy
Handsome slave
Be my shoe shine
Shoe shine, BOY
Boy made my shoe shine
Be my shoe shine
Shoe shine boy
Made my shoe shine
You're my servant boy
Handsome slave
Boy let the dogs sleep in that cave
Servant boy
Handsome slave
Boy let the dogs sleep in that cave
Made my shoe shine
Shoe shine boy
Made my shoes shine
Shoe shine boy
Made my shoe shine

Shoe shine boy
Made my shoe shine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dogs" by Oliver Koletzki feat. HVOB seem to depict a power dynamic between two individuals. The first few lines, "You've made your bed, now lie in it," convey a sense of taking responsibility for one's actions and accepting the consequences. The next few lines, "I pull a leash on my dog, let sleeping dogs lie," suggest someone in control, possibly exerting their dominance over another person. The theme of control continues with the lines, "You're my servant boy, handsome slave," which reinforces the power dynamic, with one person being subservient to the other.

The line "be my shoe shine, shoe shine boy," further emphasizes the theme of servitude and implies a certain level of objectification. The repetition of "made my shoe shine" in the latter half of the song continues to hammer in the idea of the servant boy fulfilling his duties. The chorus, "let sleeping dogs lie," could represent the idea of leaving things as they are and not stirring up trouble or rocking the boat.

The song overall has a slightly ominous tone, with the repetitive electronic beat and haunting vocals adding to the sense of unease. The lyrics themselves suggest a somewhat unhealthy dynamic between two individuals and leave much open to interpretation.

Line by Line Meaning

You've made your bed, now lie in it
You've created a situation for yourself, now you must deal with the consequences

I pull a leash on my dog
I am restraining and controlling my dog

Let sleeping dogs lie
Don't cause trouble or stir up problems

Let dogs lie
Allow things to rest and don't create unnecessary drama

You're my servant boy
You are in my service and under my command

Handsome slave
A physically attractive person who is enslaved by another

Boy let the dogs sleep in that cave
Boy, don't disturb the situation and let things be

Servant boy
One who serves and obeys their master

Be my shoe shine
Polish my shoes and attend to my needs

Shoe shine, BOY
Addressing the boy as a subordinate who shines shoes

Boy made my shoe shine
The boy has successfully performed his duty of shining my shoes