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!
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What comes Around
Dog Eat Dog Lyrics
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The crew that's rising up this time
Ain't the N.K.O.T.B.
Don't wanna take a number not gonna
Stand in line
Think we're buying all the bullshit
Well you're out your fuckin' mind
I only see in front of me
Searching for the guidance such a long time
We have lacked
Land of equality who is number one?
What comes around
Goes around hard
What goes around's comin' up harder
Open your mind now hear what I've got to say
People livin' off the street growing by the day
Speaking on the numbers I look out for number one
Politics can't fix this mess could a revolution?
I only see in front of me could you watch my back?
These be the times when truth is crime
And lie is fact
People runnin' game to make a name
This one weighs a ton
The lyrics of Dog Eat Dog's song "What Comes Around" are a powerful social commentary on the state of the world and the struggle for equality in society. The opening lines suggest a sense of urgency as the singer is keeping one ear to the ground and one eye on the clock, indicating that time is of the essence. They are referring to a group of people who are rising up, but they are not the "New Kids on the Block" - an allusion to a manufactured pop group that lacks authenticity.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration at the system, with references to not wanting to take a number or stand in line, and the feeling of being fed up with the lies and bullshit. The singer highlights the need for guidance, a search that has been ongoing for a long time, and they question who is really number one in a society that claims to value equality. They suggest that what goes around comes around hard, indicating that there may be a reckoning for those who have taken advantage of others.
The lyrics speak to the reality of people living off the street, with the issue of homelessness growing by the day. The reference to politics not being able to fix the mess suggests a sense of disillusionment with the system and a desire for change. The final lines suggest that these are the times when truth is a crime and lies are fact, with people running game to make a name for themselves. The line "this one weighs a ton" could refer to the weight of responsibility that comes with the knowledge of the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Ear to the ground keep one eye on the clock
We are paying close attention to our surroundings and keeping track of time.
The crew that's rising up this time
We are the group of people who are gaining momentum and influence.
Ain't the N.K.O.T.B.
We are not the New Kids On The Block, we are something different and more powerful.
Don't wanna take a number not gonna stand in line
We refuse to be compliant and wait our turn in a system that we view as flawed.
Think we're buying all the bullshit well you're out your fuckin' mind
We are not gullible enough to believe all the lies and propaganda that are being told to us.
I only see in front of me will you watch my back?
We are focused on the present and the future, and we need to rely on each other for support and protection.
Searching for the guidance such a long time we have lacked
We have been searching for leadership and direction for a long time, but have yet to find it.
Land of equality who is number one?
We live in a society that claims to value equality, but in reality there is still a struggle to determine who has the most power and influence.
What comes around
The consequences of our actions will eventually catch up to us.
Goes around hard
The consequences will be severe and difficult to deal with.
What goes around's comin' up harder
The consequences will be even more severe than we can anticipate.
Open your mind now hear what I've got to say
We are asking others to be receptive to our message and ideas, and to consider different ways of looking at the world.
People livin' off the street growing by the day
More and more people are struggling to survive without a secure place to live.
Speaking on the numbers I look out for number one
We need to prioritize our own survival and well-being, and cannot rely on others to take care of us.
Politics can't fix this mess could a revolution?
The current political system is not capable of addressing the problems that we face, and we may need to consider more radical solutions.
These be the times when truth is crime
In the current climate, speaking the truth can be seen as a punishable offense.
And lie is fact
Falsehoods and propaganda are often presented as truth.
People runnin' game to make a name
People are using deceit and manipulation to gain power and influence.
This one weighs a ton
This issue or problem is particularly difficult to deal with and carries a lot of weight and significance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN NASTASI, DAVE NEABORE, DAVID MALTBY, JOHN MARTIN CONNOR, SEAN KILKENNY
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