Birds
Doc & Frags Lyrics
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A very funny joker (he's a bird)
But when he jokes my honey (he's a dog)
His jokin' ain't so funny (what a dog)
Johnny is a joker that's a'tryin' to steal my baby (he's a bird dog)
Hey, bird dog get away from my quail
Hey, bird dog you're on the wrong trail
Hey, bird dog get away from my chick
Hey, bird dog you better get away quick
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own
Johnny sings a love song (like a bird)
He sings the sweetest love song (ya ever heard)
But when he sings to my gal (what a howl)
To me he's just a wolf dog (on the prowl)
Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby (he's a bird dog)
Hey, bird dog get away from my quail
Hey, bird dog you're on the wrong trail
Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone
Hey, bird dog get away from my chick
Hey, bird dog you better get away quick
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own
Johnny kissed the teacher (he's a bird)
He tiptoed up to reach her (he's a bird)
Well he's the teacher's pet now (he's a dog)
What he wants he can get now (what a dog)
He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby (he's a bird dog)
Hey, bird dog get away from my quail
Hey, bird dog you're on the wrong trail
Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone
Hey, bird dog get away from my chick
Hey, bird dog you better get away quick
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own
The song "Birds" by Doc & Frags comically depicts a love triangle between the singer, his partner, and Johnny, who is described as a joker and a bird dog. The lyrics play on the idea of animals and their behavior, equating Johnny's actions to those of a bird dog, which is a hunting dog breed bred specifically for hunting birds. The singer views Johnny as a threat to his relationship, as Johnny is trying to steal his girlfriend. The chorus is a warning to Johnny to stay away and find his own romantic interests.
The lyrics also mention how Johnny is able to charm and manipulate others, even the teacher, to get what he wants. However, the singer sees through Johnny's facade and recognizes him as a "wolf dog on the prowl." The use of animal imagery adds to the playful nature of the song and reinforces the idea of Johnny's predatory behavior.
Overall, "Birds" is a lighthearted and humorous tune that speaks to the universal theme of romantic jealousy. The catchy melody and memorable lyrics have made it a classic among fans of rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny is a joker (he's a bird)
Johnny is a lighthearted person, comparable to a bird - known for its playful nature
A very funny joker (he's a bird)
Johnny is a particularly humorous and entertaining joker or prankster, like a bird's playful antics
But when he jokes my honey (he's a dog)
When Johnny makes jokes at the expense of my significant other, he becomes comparable to a sly, opportunistic dog
His jokin' ain't so funny (what a dog)
The joking that Johnny does in regards to my honey isn't as funny when it's at the expense of somebody else, solidifying his status as a dog
Johnny is a joker that's a'tryin' to steal my baby (he's a bird dog)
Johnny's playful nature turns into something a bit more malicious when it comes to trying to steal my significant other, he becomes a bird dog
Hey, bird dog get away from my quail
I am instructing Johnny, still likened to a bird dog, to leave my significant other alone
Hey, bird dog you're on the wrong trail
Johnny, comparable to a bird dog, is heading in the wrong direction and needs to leave my significant other alone
Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone
I'm warning Johnny, who is now a bird dog, to stay away from my significant other who I refer to with endearment as my 'lovey-dove'
Hey, bird dog get away from my chick
I am again instructing Johnny or the 'bird dog' to leave my significant other, or 'chick,' alone
Hey, bird dog you better get away quick
Another plea from me to the bird dog Johnny to leave my significant other's company as quickly as possible
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own
I'm telling Johnny, or the bird dog, to find his own partner rather than pursuing mine
Johnny sings a love song (like a bird)
Johnny is capable of singing a sweet love song, comparable to the melodic singing of a bird
He sings the sweetest love song (ya ever heard)
Johnny is praised for his exceptional singing skills, particularly in relation to tender love songs
But when he sings to my gal (what a howl)
However, when Johnny's charming singing is directed at my significant other, it is no longer pleasant and becomes comparable to a howl
To me he's just a wolf dog (on the prowl)
To me, Johnny compares to an opportunistic wolf dog when he uses his singing as a means to pursue my significant other
Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby (he's a bird dog)
Johnny's aspirations to pursue my significant other and seek her affection causes him to become a bird dog
Johnny kissed the teacher (he's a bird)
Johnny takes risks comparable to a bird's daring, flirtatious behavior - going as far as kissing his teacher
He tiptoed up to reach her (he's a bird)
Johnny approaches his teacher, still being compared to a bird, with a cautious and possibly even sneaky demeanor
Well he's the teacher's pet now (he's a dog)
Johnny becomes the teacher's favorite, much to my annoyance - turning him into a dog
What he wants he can get now (what a dog)
Johnny, now a dog, has gained the favor of the teacher and can essentially get away with anything he desires
He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby (he's a bird dog)
Johnny's smooth-talking abilities, again causing him to become a bird dog, convince the teacher to let him sit beside my significant other
Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nick Boyer
Hopefully they both survive that brutal fight. It was pretty hard to watch a savage fight like that.
Dirty South Bushcraft and MMA
I love how Reaper says doc got in his face when he walked right up to him
MrColt7
Such a Gruesome Fight I hope theyre both ok
Ryan Wright
lol. Doc was a tough guy when 3 people started holding him back.
Mad Pierrot
That's a very real technique to be used when you come across somebody you know you can't handle. Learn it, love it, use it... Properly. Don't use it when you're too close otherwise you might get hit in the face while you're being held back lol
Ray Soulsby
Doc at least punched reaper while most wouldn’t
David Garcia
Ain't never liked reaper ever since he brought his older brother to back him up when things didn't go his way and the shit hit the fan the first time years ago
OG Gamers Live
@David Garcia Reaper is something else.
Airborne 82nd
He hit that dude so hard and so fast it looked like he didn't hit him. I'm impressed!!
Linden Butler
That double nervous buck up was hilarious.