Who Let The Dogs Out
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(A. Douglas)

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Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out


V1
The party was nice the party was pumping
Ah Yepee Ah Yo
And everybody having a ball
Yepee Ah Yo
Till them man them start they name calling
Yepee Ah Yo
Then them girls respond to the call
I hear a woman shout out...


Chorus

Last year in the dance you had a ball
You call me millibug and skettell
Get back gruffy, mash scruffy
Get back you flea infested mongrel


V3
Now I tell meh self dem man go get angry
Ah Yepee Ah Yo
To hear dem girls calling them canine
Yepee Ah Yo
But they say hey man dat is part of the party
Ah Yepee Ah Yo
Them woman in front and they man behind
I hear ah woman shout out...

Chrous

Bridge
Ah doggie is nothing if he don't have a bone
All doggie hold it
Ah doggie is nothing if he don't have a bone
All doggie hold it


Chorus

Last year in the dance you had a ball
You call me millibug and skettell
Get back fluffy, mash scruffy
Get back you flea infested mongrel


RAP
If I was a dog
The party is on
I got to get my groove on
'Cause my mind done gone
Can't you see the rays coming from my eyes
Walking through the place like Digi-man
Breaking it down
Me and my white tail
Short coat
Can't see color
Any color will do
I'll stick on you
That's why they call me pit bull
'Cause I'm the man of the land when they see me
They say oooooh


Chorus





(Fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Let the Dogs Out" by Baha Men is an energetic and upbeat composition that talks about a party that was great until some guys started calling out names to girls. The chorus repeats the phrase "Who Let the Dogs Out" multiple times, which initially seems like a reference to actual dogs. However, the lyrics suggest that it is about people who behave like dogs, calling out names to girls and behaving recklessly at parties.


The first verse sets up the scene of a party where everyone is having fun until three men start calling out girls' names. The third verse talks about how the men must have been angry to hear themselves called out as canines. However, they did not mind it much as it was just a part of the party. The bridge suggests that being a dog without having a bone to keep them occupied is a terrible state, indicating that the men called out girls' names only trying to get their attention. The Rap verse establishes that the singer believes he is as good as a dog with a purpose and that he is at any party to enjoy himself.


Overall, the song conveys a relaxed party vibe while also addressing gender issues in a humorous way. Through its catchy chorus and groovy tune, it gained popularity across the world, and its phrasing became a pop culture reference.


Line by Line Meaning

Who let the dogs out
Who allowed the rowdy and boisterous partygoers to have a good time


Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
The sound of excitement and enthusiasm expressed by the partygoers


The party was nice, the party was pumping
The festive celebration was lively and enjoyable


And everybody having a ball
All of the guests were having a great time


Till them man them start they name calling
The situation became negative when some of the male guests started insulting others


Then them girls respond to the call
The women reacted to the situation


I hear a woman shout out...
A female guest expressed her thoughts vocally


Last year in the dance you had a ball
The previous event was extremely enjoyable


You call me millibug and skettell
You addressed me with derogatory terms


Get back gruffy, mash scruffy
Leave and don't come back, dirty animal


Get back you flea infested mongrel
Go away, you dirty and parasite-ridden canine


Now I tell meh self dem man go get angry
I imagine the men will become upset


To hear dem girls calling them canine
Because they were being referred to as dogs by the women


But they say hey man dat is part of the party
The women argued that such behavior is acceptable during a lively event


Them woman in front and they man behind
The women were leading and the men were following


Ah doggie is nothing if he don't have a bone
A dog is not complete without a bone to chew on


All doggie hold it
All dogs should hold onto their bones


If I was a dog, the party is on
If I were a dog, I would join in on the festivities


I got to get my groove on
I need to dance and enjoy myself


'Cause my mind done gone
Because I am so excited and overwhelmed by what is happening


Can't you see the rays coming from my eyes
The energy and enthusiasm I feel is visible in my eyes


Walking through the place like Digi-man
Moving stylishly though the crowd like a superhero


Breaking it down
Dancing with skill and precision


Me and my white tail
Referring to a white dog's tail, which is often used as a sign of happiness


Short coat
Having a short and sleek coat of fur


Can't see color
Being open and receptive to all types of people and experiences


Any color will do
All colors and types of people are welcome


I'll stick on you
I will be friendly and loyal towards you


That's why they call me pit bull
Referring to the strength, loyalty, and tenacity of pit bulls


'Cause I'm the man of the land when they see me
Because I am a confident and powerful figure in this environment


They say oooooh
Others are impressed and excited to see me




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dustinjames1268

@@jovinprime
If you look at the lyrics its clear
Its calling men who catcall, dogs, because they just wanna bone

Well, the party was nice, the party was pumpin'
Yippie yi yo
And everybody havin' a ball
Yippie yi yo

I tell the fellas start the name callin'
Yippie yi yo
And the girls respond to the call
I heard a woman shout out

Who let the dogs out?
Who, who, who, who, who?
Who let the dogs out?
Who, who, who, who, who?



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