You Are The Master
Bif Naked Lyrics


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I am tied up in the burning sun.
Baby, you are my only shade.
You're the bowl of water beyond my reach.
I can only move the distance of this chain.
I chew anything you will give me.
Eat anything, even my own words.
Scramble for any morsel you throw,
You scatter hope like scraps of food.

I guess you are the master.
I am the dog.
I am the dog.
Waiting for you to love me.

I am jumping on you for affection.
I would love to lick your face.
You scold me, you push me off.
I'm your loyal bitch, a man's best friend.
I lie here and lick my wounds,
From my little bed of wishes.
I run to you in my dreams.
I pine for you in my life.

I guess you are the master.
I am the dog.
I am the dog.
Waiting for you to love me.

I have no sense of time at all.
Twenty minutes or twenty years,
It's all the same.
I am your muse, you are my muse,
Broken hearts.
Baby please show me some mercy,
Don't put me down.

I guess you are the master.
I am the dog.




I am the dog.
Waiting for you to love me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bif Naked's song "You Are The Master" depict a codependent and potentially abusive relationship between two individuals. The singer compares their relationship to that of a dog and its master, stating that they are tied up and desperate for affection from the other person who holds all the power in the relationship. They are willing to do anything for the other person and even consume their own words just to please them.


The lyrics also imply that the singer has low self-esteem and is willing to endure emotional pain in order to be with the person they love. They describe themselves as a loyal "bitch", implying that they are not an equal partner in the relationship. The singer even states that they have no sense of time, indicating that their life revolves entirely around their relationship and pleasing the other person.


Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of a deeply unhealthy and unequal relationship, where one person holds all the power and the other person is completely dependent on them for love and validation.


Line by Line Meaning

I am tied up in the burning sun.
I feel trapped and helpless.


Baby, you are my only shade.
Your presence brings me comfort and relief.


You're the bowl of water beyond my reach.
You have something that I need but I cannot obtain it on my own.


I can only move the distance of this chain.
My actions are limited because of the control you have over me.


I chew anything you will give me.
I am willing to do anything for you, no matter how unpleasant.


Eat anything, even my own words.
I would sacrifice anything for your approval, even if it means denying my own thoughts and feelings.


Scramble for any morsel you throw,
I am desperate for your attention and affection.


You scatter hope like scraps of food.
You give me small glimmers of hope, just enough to keep me wanting more.


I guess you are the master.
You have complete control over me and my emotions.


I am the dog.
I am obedient, loyal and always seeking your approval.


Waiting for you to love me.
I am desperately hoping for your affection and approval.


I am jumping on you for affection.
I am seeking attention and love from you in any way possible.


I would love to lick your face.
I am willing to do anything to show my affection and loyalty to you.


You scold me, you push me off.
You may discipline me when I am in the wrong, but I will continue to seek your approval regardless.


I'm your loyal bitch, a man's best friend.
I am devoted to you, always by your side and eager to please.


I lie here and lick my wounds,
When things do not go well, I retreat and lick my emotional wounds.


From my little bed of wishes.
I long for better things, but feel unable to attain them without you.


I run to you in my dreams.
Even in my subconscious mind, I seek your affection and approval.


I pine for you in my life.
I feel a deep longing for you and your love in my everyday existence.


I have no sense of time at all.
My life revolves completely around you- there is no time without you.


Twenty minutes or twenty years,
Any length of time is unbearable without you.


It's all the same.
Time is irrelevant when you are my whole world.


I am your muse, you are my muse,
My existence is driven by your influence and inspiration- both the good and bad.


Broken hearts.
Although your influence can bring both happiness and pain, I cannot help but be affected by you.


Baby please show me some mercy,
I am begging for some kindness and affection from you.


Don't put me down.
Please do not reject me, as it would be devastating to my emotions and loyalty towards you.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BETH NICOLE HOPKINS, PETER KARROLL

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