Dog Eat Dog
Adam The Ants Lyrics

In "Dog Eat Dog," Adam Ant and The Ants are urging their listeners to be warriors, to have pride, and to stand up for the truth, rather than lay down and hide. They mock the idea of simply "moving real good" and "dressing so fine," as they recognize that life is a dog-eat-dog world where only the strong survive. Despite the harshness of reality, the band sees pride and innocence in those who stand up for themselves and refuse to be just another anonymous victim of the system.

The lines "We're gonna move real good - yeah right / We're gonna dress so fine - OK" may be a reference to the trendy "New Romantic" movement of the early '80s, which Adam Ant himself was associated with. The movement emphasized fashion and style, often incorporating flamboyant clothing and makeup, as well as a general sense of theatricality. The song may be suggesting that this kind of self-expression is all well and good, but it won't necessarily protect you from the cruelty of the world.

Another possible interpretation of the song is that it's a critique of capitalism and the cutthroat competition it promotes. The phrase "dog eat dog" is often used to describe situations where everyone is out for themselves and willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, regardless of the harm it may cause others. The line "What's the difference anyway?" could be read as a cynical comment on the idea that there's any moral difference between "winning" and "losing" in a world where the deck is stacked against you from the start.