Hound Dog
Elvis Presley (Children's) Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
You know they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
You ain't no friend of mine
The song "Hound Dog" sung by Elvis Presley is an energetic and catchy tune with lyrics that reveal disdain towards a specific individual. The song is about a man who is referred to as a "hound dog," which implies that he is lazy and incompetent. The first verse of the song goes, "You ain't nothin' but a hound dog, cryin' all the time. Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit, and you ain't no friend of mine." The singer goes on to state that the man they're referring to isn't high-class as he's been advertised and that he's also never caught a rabbit, which attributes laziness to his character. The chorus repeats the phrase "You ain't nothin' but a hound dog, cryin' all the time" multiple times, emphasizing the individual's lack of ambition and success.
It's important to note that while the lyrics of "Hound Dog" do indeed reveal disdain towards a specific individual, when Elvis Presley performed the song it was often interpreted as a social commentary on the upper-class community. The song was released in 1956, a time when rock 'n' roll was becoming increasingly popular and was often seen as a symbol of rebellion. The phrase "high-class" was used to signify the wealthy elite and their supposed superiority over others. By mocking this notion and highlighting the individual's lack of success, Elvis Presley was critiquing the idea that wealth equals worth.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
You are simply a dog who howls incessantly.
Cryin' all the time
You bark and yelp continuously, without reason.
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
You have never successfully accomplished anything worthwhile.
And you ain't no friend of mine
Therefore, I do not consider you a companion.
Well they said you was high-classed
I had heard rumors that you were sophisticated and refined.
Well, that was just a lie
However, it appears that those rumors were false and exaggerated.
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Once again, I must reiterate that you are merely a canine who barks incessantly.
Cryin' all the time
Your constant yelping continues without cause or purpose.
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
You still have yet to achieve anything of significance.
And you ain't no friend of mine
I remain opposed to the notion of considering you an acquaintance.
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Once again, I am compelled to indicate that you are just a dog who barks without end.
Cryin' all the time
You have not ceased your continuous yelping.
Well they said you was high-classed
Despite the fact that reports of your sophistication have persisted, I find such claims difficult to believe.
Well, that was just a lie
It seems that my suspicions have been confirmed, and those rumors were entirely false.
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
You have yet to accomplish anything of importance, truly proving your lack of worthiness.
And you ain't no friend of mine
As such, I continue to reject the notion of considering you a friend.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jordananogueiravaz5890
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Ya know they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit you ain't no friend of mine
@fatimajn5033
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Crying all the time
You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Crying all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
[Verse 2]
When they said you was high classed
Well, that was just a lie
When they said you was high classed
Well, that was just a lie
You ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
Ahhhhhhhhhh (ahhhh)
Ahhhhhhhhhh (ahhhh)
[Verse 2]
When they said you was high classed
Well, that was just a lie
When they said you was high classed
Well, that was just a lie
You ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine
LOVE YOU KING!
@sjoncb
Big shout out to Big Mama Thornton, the original released in 1952
@babytronny
@@johnnyrocker7495 we don't care
@golbetty007
@@johnnyrocker7495 no
@mauriciojuniorMJR
Exato !!! Elvis é muito bom ,mas não foi o original a lançar a música
@princesskelis4837
@@johnnyrocker7495 lmaooo that doesn’t matter not one bit why try a desperate attempt to stray the credit from big mama? weirdo ass 😂
@spacemann1425
@@babytronny look at the double standards here💀
@drakomita2646
everybody: dog
Elvis: dogah
@umihavenoideawhattonamemea5081
I always understand:You are nothing but a hound doge
@brogio1741
why does this have 1 comment and 118 likes
@georgin81
@@brogio1741 157, it only needs a 9 between the 1 and 5 and then it's 1957. (just saying)