Dog Eat Dog has actually been around since 1990, when Dave Neabore and Sean Kilkenny decided to form a band of their own after previously playing in another band called Mucky Pup. A short while later Dave and Sean were accompanied by John Connor who was to act as the voice of the band and Dan Nastasi, who would play the second guitar. Besides these four guys, Dog Eat Dog went through a whole list of drummers, before finally being joined by Brandon Finley , who remains the drummer of the band today.
In 1993, after signing with Roadrunner Records, Dog Eat Dog released their first EP called Warrant. The EP was, as a joke, named after the band Warrant, who had just released an album called Dog Eat Dog. The release of the Warrant EP made it possible for the band to tour the Eastcoast of the US and their first overseas tour, supporting the Bad Brains in the U.K. and 7 Seconds & Big Drill Car in Europe.
Things really started rolling with the release of the All Boro Kings album in 1994. After the release of this successful album, which eventually sold more than 500,000 copies, Dog Eat Dog went for a second European tour supporting Biohazard together with Downset. Besides the hit single No Fronts the album featured classic Dog Eat Dog songs, such as Who's the King?, Pull My Finger and If These Are The Good Times. The album and hit single, produced by the late Jam Master Jay, resulted in Dog Eat Dog winning an MTV Europe video music award in 1995 for breakthrough artist, beating Alanis Morisette, Portishead and Weezer in the process.
In between touring just about the whole world, Dog Eat Dog went back into the studio in 1996 to record their second full length album. Play Games as it was named, saw them working together with such esteemed artists as The RZA from The Wutang Clan and Ronnie James Dio from Black Sabbath. The new album contained famous tracks like Rocky, Isms and Step Right In. With the release of Play Games, Dog Eat Dog went on doing what they do best: touring and playing live shows! During this very successful time, they found themselves playing with bands such as Rage Against The Machine, No Doubt, Sepultura, as well as HUGE acts like Ozzy, KISS, and Metallica.
In 1999, after three years of touring, Dog Eat Dog went back into the recording studio to make their third album Amped. The album contained the hit single Expect The Unexpected as well as other popular songs, such as Get Up and Whateverman. This third album saw the band trying out new music styles, including reggae and funk mixed with hip hop and punk. A short while after the release of the first single, Dog Eat Dog split with their record label, Roadrunner Records, having been disappointed by their support of the band and the new album.
Never a band that gives up, Dog Eat Dog continued doing what they do best, playing live. Since 1999 Dog Eat Dog has been touring through Europe and Asia, with several tours each year. So far the band has played in 38 countries and counting! In 2005, the band signed a new record deal and completed their fourth album. The new CD, titled "Walk With Me", is out now on Wanted Records. Dog Eat Dog are playing the new songs, such as M.I.L.F., ESB, Walk With Me and Undivided along with all their classic hits at European festivals and clubs. Dog Eat Dog is back, so Expect the Unexpected!
For more information, photos, videos, free music and the latest news visit www.dogeatdog.nl
In The Doghouse
Dog Eat Dog Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
About time you learned you somethin', so go to school
You never knew you had the answer but that's a lie
Livin' by your intuition and that ain't right
Face first
In the doghouse
Face first
Don't even try to cross me you snot nosed kid
This fight ain't half way over, you soft skin clown
That ill pill you're selling just won't wash down
I see what you do to others, and what you've done
I can't help but think and wonder when my time will come
So when you go for yours, you better knock me out
You come back to my neighborhood and I'll bust your crown
The first verse of "In The Doghouse" by Dog Eat Dog is directed at someone who is acting foolishly and needs to learn something. The person in question has been relying on their intuition, however, that is not the right way to go about things. The chorus then talks about being "face first in the doghouse," which means being in trouble and potentially facing consequences for their actions. The second verse continues with this sentiment, warning the person not to cross them and describing them as a "snot-nosed kid" who is selling a bad product that won't be well-received. The verse then shifts to the singer admitting that they've seen this person do bad things to others, and they can't help but think that the same fate will come for them as well. The final line is a warning that if the person comes back to their neighborhood, they will face physical consequences.
Overall, "In The Doghouse" is a warning to someone who is causing trouble and not behaving appropriately. They are being called out for their actions, and the chorus makes it clear that they are in trouble. The second verse continues to warn the person that there will be consequences if they don't change their ways.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to be the person actin' like the fool
You don't need to pretend to be a fool or do things that you know are wrong
About time you learned you somethin', so go to school
It's time for you to learn something, to educate yourself
You never knew you had the answer but that's a lie
You have always had the answer, but you lie to yourself and others about it
Livin' by your intuition and that ain't right
Relying only on your intuition is not enough to make the right decisions
Face first
Being in a situation where things are not going well and you are forced to face the consequences
In the doghouse
Being in trouble or disfavor with someone
Would not could not should not, but you did
You knew you shouldn't do something, but you did it anyway
Don't even try to cross me you snot nosed kid
Don't try to deceive or challenge me, you disrespectful and inexperienced person
This fight ain't half way over, you soft skin clown
The conflict is not even close to being over, you weak and foolish person
That ill pill you're selling just won't wash down
The things you are trying to convince others of are not going to be accepted or believed
I see what you do to others, and what you've done
I am aware of the things you do to others, and I know your track record
I can't help but think and wonder when my time will come
I can't help but wonder when I will be subject to the same treatment
So when you go for yours, you better knock me out
If you are going to attack me, you better make sure you can incapacitate me
You come back to my neighborhood and I'll bust your crown
If you come back to my area, I will physically harm you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN NASTASI, DAVE NEABORE, DAVID MALTBY, JOHN MARTIN CONNOR, SEAN KILKENNY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind