Macintosh, Smith, Worrall and Davey all met at Madras College and began playing together in 1993 at the age of 14. After having performed under various names they settled on "Dogs Die In Hot Cars" in 1997. In 1999 they moved to Glasgow where they met Ruth Quigley to complete the line up.
In 2003 they released their Man Bites Man EP under the Radiate Records. Later that year they signed to V2 Records.
In July 2004 they released their debut album Please Describe Yourself (Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley), which included the tracks "I Love You 'Cause I Have To", "Godhopping" and "Lounger". "Godhopping" peaked at #24 on the UK Singles Chart and remains the band's biggest hit. "I Love You 'Cause I Have To" peaked at #32 on the UK Singles Chart and narrowly missed the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
A song of the band's, entitled 'Nobody Teaches Life Anything' (found on 2004 release Man Bites Man EP) was used in a lengthy television advertising campaign in the UK by Boots.
In 2006, whilst recording their second album, the band announced they had disbanded
Around April 2008 the band began to release their second album demos along with their individual track files, free to download from their website for people to use to make their own versions of the songs and then send those versions back to the band. The band would then later announce a closing date, after which they are going to compile the second album using ideas from the submitted versions from their fans, and share 50% of the royalties that come from its release with everyone who has contributed towards making it. The project was called "Dogs Die In Hot Cars is making Pop Nonsense". The closing date was announced for 1 May 2009 - no information has yet been given as to how long the compiling process may take, or an estimated date of release. Although the original aim was supposed to be 2009 it is now 2010 with no release yet; however, "Demos of the as yet unreleased second album" can be streamed from their official website.
In 2010, frontman Craig Macintosh, performing under the name Moy, released his first solo album, The Lie
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Lounger
Dogs Die in Hot Cars Lyrics
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I think my education's gone out to lunch
I can's remember, I cannot think
what is the difference between iron and zinc
I can listen, I can speak
But my conversational skills are gobblety-geek
I know Harold in 1066
Revolutions and World War Two is it true what they say
That Charles de Gaulle was a hero and Churchill's a Nero
I threw that away
I get up when I like
Wear anything I like
Don't keep up with the cool
I make up my own rules
Don't have to eat my greens
Or keep my bedroom extra tidy
'Cause nobody is around to tell me off
I can lounge about in my house 'cause lounging about is...good
I know all i need to know
Why talk Sahili if it's where i won't go
Latin is clever and sexy is French
Sprechen sie Deutsche would hardly make sense
Inquisitions and missionaries seem fairly bizarre
Do I follow commandments from Moses or petals off roses
I am the Czar
I get up when I like
Wear anything I like
Don't keep up with the cool
I make up my own rules
Don't have to eat my greens
Or keep my bedroom extra tidy
'Cause nobody is around to tell me off
I can lounge about in my house 'cause lounging about is...good
Revolutions and World War Two is it true what they say
That Charles de Gaulle was a hero and Churchill's a Nero
I threw that away
I get up when I like
Wear anything I like
Don't keep up with the cool
I make up my own rules
Don't have to eat my greens
Or keep my bedroom extra tidy
'Cause nobody is around to tell me off
Lounge
The above lyrics are from Dogs Die in Hot Cars’s song “Lounger”. The song is about a person who is happy with a simple life and doesn’t feel the need to conform to societal norms. The lyrics use humor and sarcasm to criticize the education system and the concept of compulsory education. The song talks about how education does not necessarily make a person wiser or knowledgeable.
The chorus of the song describes the person’s freedom to live life on their own terms. They can wear and do what they like, without having to keep up with the trends or societal expectations. They can lounge in their house without having to worry about anyone judging them.
The lyrics also touch on historical events, such as the Battle of Hastings, World War II, and famous figures like Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill. The lyrics express doubt about the accuracy of what is taught in history classes and question the relevance of memorizing such information.
Overall, “Lounger” is a satirical take on education and societal expectations. It advocates for the idea of individual freedom and the ability to live life on one’s own terms without worrying about what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
I know nothing, don't know much
The singer admits to having a lack of knowledge.
I think my education's gone out to lunch
The singer believes that their education has failed them.
I can't remember, I cannot think, what is the difference between iron and zinc
The singer struggles to retain information and process basic concepts.
I can listen, I can speak, but my conversational skills are gobblety-geek
The artist can communicate, but their conversations may lack coherence.
I know Harold in 1066 got shot in the eye with a long pointy stick
The artist has an obscure factoid in their knowledge bank.
Revolutions and World War Two is it true what they say, that Charles de Gaulle was a hero and Churchill's a Nero, I threw that away
The singer questions popular historical narratives and rejects them.
I get up when I like, wear anything I like, don't keep up with the cool, I make up my own rules, don't have to eat my greens, or keep my bedroom extra tidy, 'cause nobody is around to tell me off, I can lounge about in my house 'cause lounging about is...good
The singer revels in their lack of responsibilities and enjoys taking it easy at home.
I know all I need to know, why talk Sahili if it's where I won't go, Latin is clever and sexy is French, Sprechen sie Deutsche would hardly make sense
The artist believes they possess enough knowledge and sees no need to expand their horizons beyond their interests.
Inquisitions and missionaries seem fairly bizarre, do I follow commandments from Moses or petals off roses, I am the Czar
The artist finds certain aspects of religion confusing and prefers to make their own decisions.
I get up when I like, wear anything I like, don't keep up with the cool, I make up my own rules, don't have to eat my greens, or keep my bedroom extra tidy, 'cause nobody is around to tell me off, I can lounge about in my house 'cause lounging about is...good
The artist continues to enjoy their freedom and relaxation at home, disregarding societal norms.
Revolutions and World War Two is it true what they say, that Charles de Gaulle was a hero and Churchill's a Nero, I threw that away
The singer reiterates their skepticism towards commonly accepted historical narratives.
I get up when I like, wear anything I like, don't keep up with the cool, I make up my own rules, don't have to eat my greens, or keep my bedroom extra tidy, 'cause nobody is around to tell me off
The artist underscores their freedom to live life on their own terms.
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Written by: Craig Macintosh
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