They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.
The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.
Sleeping Dogs
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics
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Minding my own ,got nothing to say
About nobody,that's right nobody
Don't shake my tree, don't ride on my cage
You and me we'll be on the same page
I know trouble,don't make no trouble
Yeah you better let the sleeping dogs lie
You gonna get bit right between the eyes
Well let me tell you how it all went down
Funky little joint on the edge of town
Call a punch pump, oh wait it had too much
Well push come to shove, and my came to blows
Spill some blood and I broke his nose
Yes I had to do it,mama that's all it was to it
Now you better let the sleeping dogs lie
'Cause soon you gonna understand why
And you gonna get bit right between the eyes
Said you best let the sleeping dogs lie
Come on yeah
Make no mistake let there be no doubt
Paint me in the corner I'll fight my way out
The more I love a story brother this is it
I'll be all over you , like stick on shit
And you better let the sleeping dogs lie
Soon you gonna understand why
You gonna get bit right between the eyes
If you don't you let the sleeping dogs lie
You better let the sleeping dogs lie
'Cause soon you gonna understand why
You gonna get bit right between the eyes
Said you better let us sleep in dogs eyes
The lyrics to "Sleeping Dogs" by Blackberry Smoke are a warning against stirring up trouble where none exists. The singer asserts that he isn't trying to cause problems but will defend himself if necessary. The reference to "sleeping dogs" implies that it's best not to awaken a potential threat, both literally and figuratively. The first verse warns against people meddling where they don't belong, and the second verse describes a bar fight that the singer had to break up. The chorus repeats the warning that if you awaken sleeping dogs, you're going to get bit.
The singer has a strong sense of self-preservation and isn't afraid of standing his ground. He maintains that he won't cause trouble but is willing to fight back if necessary. The line "paint me in the corner, I'll fight my way out" shows that he won't be bullied into a corner. The final verse emphasizes the singer's willingness to protect himself and his principles, stating that he'll be "all over you like a stick on shit" if you cross him.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm not trying to get in the way
I'm not trying to interfere with anyone.
Minding my own, got nothing to say
I'm keeping to myself and not speaking my mind.
About nobody, that's right nobody
I have no opinion on anyone.
Don't shake my tree, don't ride on my cage
Don't bother me or provoke me.
You and me we'll be on the same page
We'll agree with each other and be in harmony.
I know trouble, don't make no trouble
I'm familiar with problems and don't want any.
Yeah, you better let the sleeping dogs lie
Don't provoke a situation that could get dangerous.
'Cause soon you gonna understand why
You'll regret it if you don't listen to me.
You gonna get bit right between the eyes
You'll face the consequences if you continue.
Well let me tell you how it all went down
Let me explain what happened.
Funky little joint on the edge of town
A quirky bar outside of the city.
Call a punch pump, oh wait it had too much
Ordered a drink called a punch pump, which was too strong.
Well push come to shove, and my came to blows
I got into a physical fight.
Spill some blood and I broke his nose
I injured the other person, causing them to bleed and break their nose.
Yes I had to do it, mama that's all it was to it
I had no choice but to act that way and that's just how it was.
Make no mistake let there be no doubt
Don't misunderstand me, I'm serious about this.
Paint me in the corner I'll fight my way out
If you try to corner or trap me, I'll defend myself.
The more I love a story brother this is it
This is the perfect story that I really enjoy.
I'll be all over you, like stick on shit
I'll be extremely persistent and annoying.
Said you best let the sleeping dogs lie, come on yeah
I'm telling you to not start anything that could lead to trouble.
You better let the sleeping dogs lie
Not provoking is the best course of action.
'Cause soon you gonna understand why
You'll regret it if you don't listen to me.
You gonna get bit right between the eyes
You'll face the consequences if you continue.
If you don't you let the sleeping dogs lie
If you ignore my warning, something bad will happen.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHARLES TURNER, CHARLIE STARR, GORDON SCOTT KENNEDY, PAUL JACKSON, RICHARD TURNER
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Glen Moore
black smoke awesome whipper wheel the greatest album i have herd in a long time thank you fellows
Len Brewer
As good a damn band as any true rock and roll could ever hope for.....these cats are real as the music they make
J.B. Beverley
This whole record is top to bottom gold.
5dennisk
One Of The Finest Southern Rock Bands Standin.!!!
Bret Bradshaw
I ain't got the blues
Travis Griffey
Agreèd
Edward LaRose
I always love this band from day 1 whippoorwill was one of their best I seen him live Charlie Starr is an awesome guitar player and it's a great band check them out sometime if you get a chance to see him it's well worth it. I would like to hear barstool mountain do it song by blackberry smoke
Dee Harris
Still rockin' this in 2021.
✌😎
Jessica Edwards Arch
finally some good ol rock a billy this is what its meant to sound like
Blake Brown
I love this song