Dogs
David Gilmour/Roger Waters Lyrics

You gotta be crazy, you gotta have a real need
You need to have a strong, almost irrational desire in order to succeed in the competitive world.

You gotta sleep on your toes, and when you're on the street
You need to be alert and aware at all times, especially in public spaces where danger can lurk.

You gotta be able to pick out the easy meat with your eyes closed
You need to be able to quickly identify weak or vulnerable targets, without even needing to fully focus on them.

And then moving in silently, down wind and out of sight
Once you've identified a target, you must approach it carefully and quietly, making sure you're not noticed.

You gotta strike when the moment is right without thinking.
You must act decisively and without hesitation, even if it means taking risks or going against your instincts.

And after a while, you can work on points for style
Once you've mastered the basics of survival, you can start focusing on improving your image and projecting confidence.

Like the club tie, and the firm handshake
You need to pay attention to small details like attire and social gestures, as these can give you an edge in social situations.

A certain look in the eye, and an easy smile
Your demeanor is as important as your words or actions, and projecting confidence and ease can help put others at ease.

You have to be trusted by the people that you lie to
Sometimes deception is necessary, but in order to be successful, you need to make others believe in you and trust you.

So that when they turn their backs on you
Even if you've gained someone's trust, you should never let your guard down or rely too heavily on others.

You'll get the chance to put the knife in.
If someone betrays you, you must be ready to retaliate in order to maintain your own survival and success.

You gotta keep one eye looking over your shoulder
Paranoia and vigilance are necessary traits in a dog-eat-dog world, as danger can come from any direction.

You know it's going to get harder, and harder, and harder as you get older
Survival becomes more and more difficult as you age, so you must be constantly improving and adapting to changing circumstances.

And in the end you'll pack, fly down south
Eventually, everyone must face the end of their journey, and seek out a final resting place in a warm and peaceful location.

Hide your head in the sand
Even in death, some people choose to deny reality and try to avoid facing their true fate.

Just another sad old man
The end of life is often sad and lonely, no matter how successful or powerful one may have been in their prime.

All alone and dying of cancer.
The final battle is often fought alone, with only pain and suffering as companions.

And when you loose control, you'll reap the harvest that you've own
If you don't maintain your focus and discipline, you'll suffer the consequences of your own mistakes and missteps.

And as the fear grows, the bad blood slows and turns to stone
Fear can paralyze and cripple you, draining your energy and causing negative emotions to fester and grow inside you.

And it's too late to loose the weight you used to need to throw around
In the end, you'll no longer have the power or influence to make meaningful changes, and will be forced to accept your diminished state.

So have a good drown, as you go down alone
When the end finally comes, there's often no escape or salvation, and one must simply accept their fate.

Dragged down by the stone.
Death is a heavy burden, and one must endure intense discomfort and pain in order to finally let go and find peace.

I gotta admit that I'm a little bit confused
Even the most successful and astute survivors can sometimes be overwhelmed or uncertain in the face of complex challenges or situations.

Sometimes it seems to me as if I'm just being used
In a world full of deceit and manipulation, it can be hard to know who to trust, and you may feel like nothing more than a pawn in others' games.

Gotta stay awake, gotta try and shake of this creeping malaise
It's important to remain vigilant and motivated, to push back against feelings of depression or disillusionment that can threaten to sap your strength.

If I don't stand my own ground, how can I find my way out of this maze?
In order to succeed and thrive, you must have a strong sense of self and be willing to stand up for yourself and what you believe in, even if it means going against societal norms or expectations.

Deaf, dumb, and blind, you just keep on pretending
Many people are happy to remain ignorant and complacent, pretending that there's nothing wrong with the world around them in order to avoid having to take responsibility for making it better.

That everyone's expendable and no-one had a real friend
In a ruthless world where survival is all that matters, people are often viewed as little more than disposable assets, and true friendship is rare.

And it seems to you the thing to do would be to is late the winner
In a zero-sum game where there can be only one winner, many people believe that they must do whatever it takes to come out on top.

And you believe at heart, everyone's a killer.
Deep down, many people believe that all humans have the potential for violence and cruelty, and that these traits are necessary for survival in a cutthroat world.