Eli Brown has rapidly established himself as an artist of real distinction … Read Full Bio ↴Eli Brown has rapidly established himself as an artist of real distinction in the house world, with his records making an immediate impact upon a flurry of the industry’s biggest names. Having grown up in Bristol, Eli Brown was exposed to a rich array of different musical influences from Jungle to Rave music, form Drum n’ Bass to House. Bristol’s musical heritage has helped define Eli Brown’s sound in an overcrowded House Music scene where he stands out from the rest. His talents have garnered key support from every corner of the dance music spectrum, with the likes of Carl Cox, Green Velvet, Fisher, Claude VonStroke, Black Madonna, Denis Sulta, Calvin Harris & Annie Mac, all endorsing the Bristolian’s productions.

Singled out for his gritty style, Eli Brown’s productions are renowned for their singlary sinister approach, creating twisted dancefloor hits packed with vibrant club-ready energy. Self-taught in both his skills behind the turntable and his powerful production prowess, Eli’s route to stardom was fast-tracked when Skream signed his ‘Can You Feel It/Acid Test’ EP to his ‘Of Unsound Mind’ label.
This debut soon led to his follow up EP, ‘Got The Power/Tech This Out’ in 2017, as well as a collaboration with Skream himself on ‘Lagos’. His 2017 track ‘Sumatra’ - released on Toolroom – proved to be one of the biggest selling tracks of the year, with BBC Radio 1 tastemakers Annie Mac and Monki offering the Brit continued support on the airwaves.

Adding the likes of Green Velvet’s Relief Records, Solardo’s Sola and elrow to his ever-expanding accomplishment list, 2018 saw Eli Brown balance a stacked release schedule with a busy tour diary. He made his first appearance at Miami Music Week, toured to South America including two separate runs in Ecuador & Brazil and also made his debut at iconic London club fabric (a personal highlight for the Bristolian).
Jump forward to 2019 and it’s clear that Eli Brown is showing no signs of slowing down. The UK producer has been on a prolific streak with anthems like ‘Brazil’ (Repopulate Mars), ‘Inside My Head’ (Black Book Records) ‘Our Love’ (Truesoul) and ‘BS48’ (Big Beat) causing damage on the international club circuit. Not to mention debut releases for Ultra Records and Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave and Defected. Eli Brown’s recent hit collaboration with Solardo, ‘XTC’, is currently hitting the dizzy heights of daytime Radio 1 after becoming Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’ - Eli Brown’s second hottest record in less than six months!

As the summer of 2019 draws to a close, Eli Brown steps onto the global stage to announce his first world tour, Come Together World Tour, off the back of his Come Together EP (We Are The Brave). Spanning over 3 months, the Come Together World Tour will see Eli Brown reach every corner of the globe, including debut performances in Singapore and Japan as well as highly anticipated returns to Eli Brown strong-holds such as USA, Canada, Brazil & Ibiza.

A raw and caustic talent, Eli Brown continues to cement his reputation as one of dance music’s most innovative and forward-thinking DJ & producers heading into 2019 and beyond.

Be Your Dog
Eli Brown Lyrics

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So messed up I want you here
In my room I want you here
Now we're gonna be face-to-face
And I’ll lay right down In my favorite place

And now I wanna be your dog
Now I wanna be your dog
Now I wanna be your dog well come on

Now I'm ready to close my eyes
And now I'm ready to close my mind
And now I’m ready to feel your hand
And lose my heart on the burning sands

And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
Now I wanna be your dog well come on

So messed up I want you here
In my room I want you here
Now we're gonna be face-to-face
And I'll lay right down In my favorite place

And now I wanna be your dog
Now I wanna be your dog
Now I wanna be your dog well come on

Now I'm ready to close my eyes
And now I'm ready to close my mind
And now I'm ready to feel your hand
And lose my heart on the burning sands

And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog well come on

So messed up ha ha ha ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eli Brown's song "Be Your Dog" express an intense desire for someone's presence and affection. The singer is so "messed up" without this person that they want them to come to their room and be face-to-face with them. There is a sense of desperation in the repeated phrases "now I wanna be your dog...well come on" which suggest that the singer is willing to submit completely to the person they desire. The lyrics also hint at a sexual longing, with references to "losing" one's heart on "burning sands".

The repeated refrain "now I wanna be your dog" is a direct reference to the classic Stooges song of the same name. The Stooges were a highly influential punk rock band in the 1960s and 70s, and their song "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is considered a classic of the genre. It is possible that Brown's song is an homage to this earlier work, and draws on its themes of submission and longing.

Overall, the lyrics of "Be Your Dog" express a raw and intense desire for human connection, and a willingness to relinquish control and be vulnerable in order to achieve it. The song's use of repetition and direct reference to an earlier classic demonstrate its indebtedness to punk rock history.

Line by Line Meaning

So messed up I want you here
I'm feeling emotional and unstable and I really want you to be with me right now

In my room I want you here
I want you to be with me in my personal space, where I feel safe and comfortable

Now we're gonna be face-to-face
We're finally going to be in the same physical space and able to look at each other directly

And I’ll lay right down In my favorite place
I feel so comfortable and relaxed that I'm going to lay down in my favorite spot, which is likely my bed

And now I wanna be your dog
I want to submit to you and be completely obedient, like a dog would be to its owner

Now I'm ready to close my eyes
I'm ready to let go of my inhibitions and just relax, even if it means shutting out the world around me

And now I'm ready to close my mind
I'm willing to let go of my thoughts and any stresses that are in my head, in order to just be present in the moment

And now I’m ready to feel your hand
I want to feel your touch, which will bring me comfort and a sense of security

And lose my heart on the burning sands
I'm willing to risk everything I have for you, even if it means getting hurt in the process

Now I'm ready to be your dog
I'm even more ready than before to submit to you and give you everything I have to offer

So messed up ha ha ha ha
I guess my emotions are getting the best of me and I can't help but laugh at how crazy I must seem

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Alexander, Ronald Asheton, Scott Asheton, James Osterberg

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