Dog
DMX Lyrics


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Yo swizz, that's what we doing?
Weezy, what up?
Ooh-wee
Why must you insist on being so motherfuckin' much? (Woo!)
Like a motherfuckin' pussy to a dog, bitch, hmm
Nah dog
Come on!
Who let the dogs out? Who let the dogs out?
I stretch your jaw out, who next to call out?
Who left the call out? You catch the fall out (uh, yeah)
You take the brawl out, I get to ball out (come on!)
None of my dawgs could say I left my dawgs out (uh-huh)
I never dog out, my fellow bloodhound (wow)
I left it all out, y'all letting it all out (yeah)
Go extra hard out then ask your dog 'bout me
Lil Tunechi, baddest dog up in the dog house
Keep a bad bitch walk around with my bone out (uh)
She swallow puppies you know we got PETA on the phone now (okay)
I make her pussy rain cats and dogs, ooh, it's pourin' down (damn)
Gave my dog a pound 'cause he hit me with a couple pounds (err)
Tell your big dog I'll break him down to puppy chow (oh!)
Bah, I left your skull out
I DM'd DMX and said they never X'd the dog out

(Here we go!)
Let the dogs out
(Here we go!)
Let the dogs out
(Goddamn, let it go)
Let the dogs out
(Oh! Talk to me)
Let the dogs out
(Talk to me)
Let the dogs out
(Talk to me)
Let the dogs out

Who let the dog out? They let the dog out
Straight out the dog house, now get the fuck out!
What y'all niggas know about making a movie? Show 'em out
Be careful, 'cause what you say will get you punched in your mouth (come on)
When it's time to roll out, my niggas is goin' out
Coming with that hardware that y'all niggas don't know about
Let off and blow 'em out, that's how we show 'em out
Put a couple of bodies on them things then we throw 'em out
Serious niggas spit serious shit
When I hear y'all niggas spit, all I hear is a bitch (uh)
When it's time to get active, my niggas get into it
I ain't sayin' you a sucker, I'm just sayin' don't do it

Let the dogs out
(Here we go!)
Let the dogs out
(Goddamn, let it go)
Let the dogs out
(Talk to me)
Let the dogs out
(Talk to me)
Let the dogs out
(Bounce with me) (Walk with me)
Let the dogs out
(Goddamn)
Let the dogs out
(Oh, let it go)

Come on
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Overall Meaning

The song "Dogs Out" by DMX is an aggressive and confrontational track about his dominance and power in the rap game. The lyrics describe DMX's attitude towards other rappers, using the metaphor of a dog to represent his ferocity and loyalty to his crew. The refrain "Who let the dogs out?" is a direct reference to the 2000 hit song by the Baha Men, but in this context, it is used to challenge other rappers to step up and face DMX's lyrical prowess. The second verse takes a more serious turn, with DMX warning his enemies of the consequences of crossing him and his crew. Overall, the song is an intense and unapologetic declaration of his rap skills and dominance.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo swizz, that's what we doing?
DMX and Swizz discuss their plan while beginning to create their song.


Why must you insist on being so motherfuckin' much? (Woo!) Like a motherfuckin' pussy to a dog, bitch, hmm Nah dog Come on!
DMX is surprised by Weezy's attempt to stand out and be flashy and compares it to a dog chasing after a cat. He encourages Lil Wayne to stay calm and not to overdo it.


Who let the dogs out? Who let the dogs out? I stretch your jaw out, who next to call out? Who left the call out? You catch the fall out (uh, yeah) You take the brawl out, I get to ball out (come on!) None of my dawgs could say I left my dawgs out (uh-huh) I never dog out, my fellow bloodhound (wow) I left it all out, y'all letting it all out (yeah) Go extra hard out then ask your dog 'bout me Lil Tunechi, baddest dog up in the dog house Keep a bad bitch walk around with my bone out (uh) She swallow puppies you know we got PETA on the phone now (okay) I make her pussy rain cats and dogs, ooh, it's pourin' down (damn) Gave my dog a pound 'cause he hit me with a couple pounds (err) Tell your big dog I'll break him down to puppy chow (oh!) Bah, I left your skull out I DM'd DMX and said they never X'd the dog out
DMX boasts about his skills and contacts while insisting that no one will be left out of the project. He calls himself and Lil Wayne 'bloodhounds', and a bad bitch whom he keeps close wears his 'bone'. DMX claims that he made an explicit song that could upset PETA, which raises concerns about animal cruelty. The rapper also jokes about giving his friend's dog a 'pound' while breaking someone's skull.


(Here we go!) Let the dogs out (Here we go!) Let the dogs out (Goddamn, let it go) Let the dogs out (Oh! Talk to me) Let the dogs out (Talk to me) Let the dogs out (Talk to me) Let the dogs out
DMX encourages everyone to let loose and bring their energy to the studio as they begin recording.


Who let the dog out? They let the dog out Straight out the dog house, now get the fuck out! What y'all niggas know about making a movie? Show 'em out Be careful, 'cause what you say will get you punched in your mouth (come on) When it's time to roll out, my niggas is goin' out Coming with that hardware that y'all niggas don't know about Let off and blow 'em out, that's how we show 'em out Put a couple of bodies on them things then we throw 'em out Serious niggas spit serious shit When I hear y'all niggas spit, all I hear is a bitch (uh) When it's time to get active, my niggas get into it I ain't sayin' you a sucker, I'm just sayin' don't do it
DMX is still focusing on the project and tackles anyone who tries to disrupt the process. He also put his crew and their hardware/protection in the spotlight. DMX delivers a warning against those who may be disrespectful or cause any unintentional harm.


(Bounce with me) (Walk with me) Let the dogs out (Goddamn) Let the dogs out (Oh, let it go) Come on Err Ayy Ayy Ayy What What What That just happened
DMX ends with a colla, wild callout showing off personalities and energy they exhibit while recording.




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abraham Orellana, Anslem Douglas, Dwayne Carter Jr., Earl Simmons, Kasseem Dean, Osbert Gurley

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