The Dog in Me
Chisel Lyrics


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Tomorrow when you wake up and you don't remember how this feels,
Just remember that our deal is still intact.
'Cause I know that you won't forget,
And you know I'm a Virgo, don't you know.
And I'm a dog and I can't let it go-go-go.
So some day when you wake up, and you want to try, and make it fact,
Skip September, boy, and go get in the act.
I'm trying to touch that sound. Its buzzing without a ground.
One-hundred and fifty-five pounds.
And every Fall I get down with my knees on the ground,
The Untouchable sound is one year older.
And every September, Lord I remember how to get it together when I'm over.




I'm trying to touch that sound. It's nothing without a ground.
One-hundred and forty-nine pounds.

Overall Meaning

"The Dog in Me" is a song by Australian rock band Chisel. The lyrics address the idea of memory and how it can keep us tied to past experiences and emotions, even when we try to move on. The song begins with a reminder that tomorrow, the emotions and feelings experienced in the moment may be forgotten, but the deal between two people will remain. The lead singer then goes on to reference his astrological sign as a Virgo, and how his stubbornness and loyalty make him like a dog who cannot let go of something once they have it. As the song progresses, the singer discusses the desire to achieve a certain sound and how each year, he strives to make progress and improve.


The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation and can be applied to many different situations. The idea of memory and how it affects our emotions and actions is a universal topic that many people can relate to. Additionally, the mention of astrological signs and animalistic tendencies adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to the song. Overall, "The Dog in Me" is a song about holding onto the past, the desire to improve, and the nature of memory and loyalty.


Line by Line Meaning

Tomorrow when you wake up and you don't remember how this feels,
When you wake up tomorrow and have forgotten what it's like to be in our situation,


Just remember that our deal is still intact.
Remember that we still have an agreement.


'Cause I know that you won't forget,
Because I'm confident that you won't forget.


And you know I'm a Virgo, don't you know.
And you already know that I'm a Virgo.


And I'm a dog and I can't let it go-go-go.
And I have an animalistic drive and can't let go of things easily.


So some day when you wake up, and you want to try, and make it fact,
So, one day when you want to make our situation real,


Skip September, boy, and go get in the act.
Don't pay attention to the month of September and just go for it.


I'm trying to touch that sound. Its buzzing without a ground.
I'm attempting to reach that sound which is vibrating without a source.


One-hundred and fifty-five pounds.
I weigh one hundred and fifty-five pounds.


And every Fall I get down with my knees on the ground,
And every autumn, I kneel down on the ground in reverence.


The Untouchable sound is one year older.
The sound that is untouchable is another year older.


And every September, Lord I remember how to get it together when I'm over.
And every September, I remember how to collect myself when I'm finished.


I'm trying to touch that sound. It's nothing without a ground.
I'm attempting to reach that sound which is lacking a foundation.


One-hundred and forty-nine pounds.
I weigh one hundred and forty-nine pounds.




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Comments from YouTube:

@AnAnimalSpite

I love this song.

@lashss

Superb album...still sounds great today.

@mr.hulkingnonsense1030

One day I'm gonna put a bullet in my brain. This fucking sad idiot.

@agricola

Reminds me of the wrens

@Ryuga31823

YESSSS !!!! Thats what I'm sayin. This band is like a more melodic wrens

@Ryuga31823

The wrens are one of my faves

@inafern

The chorus is amazing , the whole thing is nice.

@MuscleDad420

My favorite track on the whole album. Thanks for the comment.

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