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Albert Castiglia (pronounced "ka-STEEL-ya") was born on August 12, 1969 in New York. At the age of 5, his family moved to Miami. With a Cuban mother and an Italian father, he is an example of the melting pot of culture that is Miami. He learned to play guitar at the age of 12 and soon realized that the passions in his heart were expressed best by his music.
Castiglia has a blues history. In 1990, he joined The Miami Blues Authority and later on won "Best Blues Guitarist" from New Times magazine in 1997. The legendary Junior Wells discovered Castiglia and immediately hired him as his own guitarist/vocalist on several world tours. After Wells' passing, Castiglia toured with Atlanta blues singer Sandra Hall, then ventured out on a solo career and released his debut album in 2002, Burn, working with his longtime friend, Graham Wood Drout of Iko-Iko. In 2006, he released his second album (and first for Blues Leaf Records), A Stone's Throw, which included two more insightful Drout songs, "Big Toe" and "Ghosts Of Mississippi." Castiglia and Drout also released a live collaboration titled The Bittersweet Sessions in 2005, which focused on a more acoustic-oriented, intimate feel.
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Let the Big Dog Eat
Albert Castiglia Lyrics
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Sure gets hot you can fry an egg on the concrete
All the people on the city street they say
Whooo look out let the big dog eat
Let the big dog eat
Call a doctor call a nurse
Don′t know what it is but I know it hurts
Call the number for the man of God
Let the big dog eat
Let the big dog eat
Call the doctor call the nurse
Don't know what it is but I know it hurts
Call an ambulance call a cop
Call the number for the man of God
Let the big dog eat
Let the big dog eat
Let the big dog eat
Let the big dog eat
In Albert Castiglia's "Let the Big Dog Eat," the lyrics paint a picture of life in the South and embody a sense of resilience and determination. The opening lines "Way down South in the rain and the heat / Sure gets hot you can fry an egg on the concrete" set the scene for the song. This is a common refrain in southern cities and towns where the heat and humidity can become unbearable. The phrase "let the big dog eat" is a colloquialism that has several possible meanings. It can refer to letting someone have their way, encouraging someone to take risks, or simply to enjoy success. In Castiglia's song, it seems to be a call to resilience, an assertion that life in the South is challenging but that we should push through it and come out on top.
The next lines, "Call a doctor call a nurse / Don't know what it is but I know it hurts / Call an ambulance call a cop / Call the number for the man of God" suggest that despite the difficult living conditions in the South, people will persist and find a way to keep going. These lines speak to the resilience of southern people, who often rely on their faith and community to get through tough times.
Overall, "Let the Big Dog Eat" is a song that celebrates and recognizes the challenges of life in the South. It encourages people to keep pushing forward, stay tough, and enjoy success when it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
Way down South in the rain and the heat
In the southern region of the United States, where it's both humid and hot.
Sure gets hot you can fry an egg on the concrete
The temperature is so high that an egg can be cooked on the pavement.
All the people on the city street they say
People on the street are saying, or exclaiming.
Whooo look out let the big dog eat
An expression that is used to encourage someone to go forward with energy and determination.
Let the big dog eat
A way to encourage someone to give their all or to do their best.
Call a doctor call a nurse
Asking for medical assistance.
Don't know what it is but I know it hurts
I don't know the specific injury or illness, but I'm aware of the pain.
Call an ambulance call a cop
Emergency services are required, either for medical attention, or for law enforcement.
Call the number for the man of God
A plea for divine intervention.
Let the big dog eat
A way to encourage someone to give their all or to do their best.
Let the big dog eat
A way to encourage someone to give their all or to do their best.
Let the big dog eat
A way to encourage someone to give their all or to do their best.
Let the big dog eat
A way to encourage someone to give their all or to do their best.
Writer(s): William Watts Wharton Iii
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.