David Shawty, whose real name is David Israel Salazar (born on September 21… Read Full Bio ↴David Shawty, whose real name is David Israel Salazar (born on September 21, 1999), is a California born, Seattle, Washington based Jewish recording artist known for catchy, glitchy, authentic, and electronic vocals coupled with a strong hip hop influence. David can be recognized easily for his choppy sounds and his signature ‘DAVID’ stomach tattoo. Many of David’s earlier singles fell into the Plugg underground scene, his later work is far more personal, emotional, and experimental, often being categorized as one of the front runners of hyperpop and glitchcore.

who let the dogs out
David Shawty Lyrics

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David

Who let the dogs out?
Throw the dog a bone, I'm in the doghouse
I need Perkies in my muscles, get the knots out
Drivin' in the night time, fog clouds
Who you think you're talkin' to? You're not talkin' to me

Had a rainy day, at least it watered all the seeds
I can't move like you, you got all your cards out
And it's a dog-eat-dog world, so I gotta box out (David)

You ain't even makin' no plays, you're already gonna clock out
Itty-bitty spider on the web, you might get stomped out
Hit rock bottom
Say you want a problem, bitch, I got a lot of 'em
Sniff, sniff, snort, snort, I cannot pop 'em
Had to do 'em like some homework, think the dog got 'em
Different color pills inside my nose, different color snot rockets
Pop out of the cut like a pop socket
Hacky sack, kick 'em in the face, he should stop talkin'
Sorry, I just need a little space to get on top of it (David)
It, it (Oh), it

Who let the dogs out?
Throw the dog a bone, I'm in the doghouse
I need Perkies in my muscles, get the knots out
Drivin' in the night time, fog clouds
Who you think you're talkin' to? You're not talkin' to me
Had a rainy day, at least it watered all the seeds
I can't move like you, you got all your cards out
And it's a dog-eat-dog world, so I gotta box out (David)

Huh, huh-huh-huh, huh (David)
Huh, huh-huh-huh, huh

Overall Meaning

David Shawty's "Who let the dogs out?" is a rap song that references various themes such as drug use, anxiety, aggression, and being an outcast. The primary theme of the song is that David is finding it hard to keep up with societal expectations and is feeling trapped in the doghouse, which is symbolic of the isolation he is going through. The lyrics 'Who let the dogs out?' is a rhetorical question that implies that David feels like he is surrounded by people who are aggressive, and he needs help getting away from them. He needs Perkies in his muscles to get the knots out, which implies that he is using prescription drugs to deal with his anxiety.

David is struggling due to societal pressure, and he implies this in the line "And it's a dog-eat-dog world, so I gotta box out," indicating that he has to fight to survive in a challenging environment. The lyrics also suggest that David is an outsider who is rejected due to his isolation, which gives him a unique position to observe and critique societal problems.

Line by Line Meaning

Who let the dogs out?
Who gave me access to the drugs that I'm currently taking?

Throw the dog a bone, I'm in the doghouse
Give me something to ease my addiction and help me through this low point.

I need Perkies in my muscles, get the knots out
I require painkillers to soothe my aching body and get rid of the tension.

Drivin' in the night time, fog clouds
I'm on the road, late at night, trying to navigate through my drug-induced haze.

Who you think you're talkin' to? You're not talkin' to me
I'm too deep in my addiction to even truly hear or connect with anyone trying to talk to me.

Had a rainy day, at least it watered all the seeds
Although things may seem negative or difficult, my addiction is being nurtured by whatever challenges come my way.

I can't move like you, you got all your cards out
I'm unable to function at the same level as those who aren't experiencing addiction, and am limited by my dependency.

And it's a dog-eat-dog world, so I gotta box out
I'm in a competitive realm of addiction, and need to be vigilant and strategic to make sure I'm able to access what I need to survive.

You ain't even makin' no plays, you're already gonna clock out
You're not putting in the effort to keep up with me and my addiction, and will soon be unable to keep up at all.

Itty-bitty spider on the web, you might get stomped out
You're small and insignificant, and I could easily overpower and take advantage of you in my current state.

Hit rock bottom
I'm at my lowest point, with addiction dominating my every thought and action.

Say you want a problem, bitch, I got a lot of 'em
If you're looking for conflict or trouble, I'm more than willing to engage and escalate the situation with my addiction-driven anger.

Sniff, sniff, snort, snort, I cannot pop 'em
I'm getting high on drugs through inhalation, but am unable to stop the addiction from taking hold.

Had to do 'em like some homework, think the dog got 'em
I'm abusing drugs to the point of it feeling like an assignment, and I'm so consumed by the drugs that it feels like they're controlling me.

Different color pills inside my nose, different color snot rockets
I'm consuming multiple types of drugs, and my bodily reactions (like runny nose) are a clear sign of my consumption.

Pop out of the cut like a pop socket
I can easily enter and exit situations - almost like a popping noise - despite my addiction.

Hacky sack, kick 'em in the face, he should stop talkin'
I'm becoming violent and aggressive, and have no qualms about hurting those who try to confront me about my addiction.

Sorry, I just need a little space to get on top of it
I know my addiction is out of control, and I need time and distance from others to try to regain some semblance of control.

Huh, huh-huh-huh, huh
I'm laughing to cover up my pain, addiction, and aggression.

Huh, huh-huh-huh, huh
I'm using humor to deflect and avoid dealing with my addiction head-on.

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