Atomic Dog
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For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy
These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs
Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs
Dog of the world unite
Dancin' dogs
Yeah
Countin' dogs, funky dogs
Atomic dog
Atomic dog
Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya
Why must I feel like that
Oh, why must I chase the cat
Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya
Ruff
Ruff
Ruff
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher, baby, do the dogcatcher
Ooh
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Just walkin' the dog
Oh, atomic dog
Futuristic bow-wow
Ruff
Leader of the pack
Wild dog
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Just the dog in me
Nothin' but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Just the dog in me
Nothin' but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
The dog in me (Dog in me)
The dog is in me (Dog in me)
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Do you want to do the dogcatcher
Well, baby, why don't you do it again for me
Dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
House-trained dogs
Wild dogs
Say it again
Why must I feel like that
The song "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic is an upbeat, funky track about dogs and their primal instincts. Clinton sings about the different types of dogs that exist, from house dogs to street dogs, and calls for all dogs to unite and dance. The chorus repeats the phrase "Atomic dog" several times, emphasizing the power and energy of these creatures.
The lyrics of the song also touch on the idea that humans and dogs are not so different after all. Clinton compares the feeling of needing to chase after something (in this case, a cat) to the instincts that drive dogs to hunt and play. He suggests that there is a bit of the "dog in me" and the "dog in you" in all of us, and celebrates this primal connection between species.
Overall, "Atomic Dog" is a fun, catchy tribute to man's best friend and the wild, untamed energy that they bring to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog
Let me tell you a tale about a renowned dog
For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy
If a dog continuously chases its own tail, it will become disoriented
These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs
There are dogs that can clap and keep rhythm
Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs
There are also dogs that can make harmony and are either kept in houses or roam on the streets
Dog of the world unite
Dogs from all over the world, come together
Dancin' dogs
Dogs that can dance
Countin' dogs, funky dogs
Dogs that can count and are funky
Nasty dogs (Dog)
Dogs that are wicked (yes, dogs)
Atomic dog
A powerful and energetic dog
Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya
Just like boys who walk the streets and may compete, we all have that inner desire to be wild and free like a dog
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Singing and celebrating the dog essence with joyful barks
Why must I feel like that
Oh, why must I chase the cat
Why do I have these instincts to chase things like a cat?
Ruff
Ruff
Ruff
The sound of a dog barking
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me
It's just the dog instinct in me, the uncontrollable desire to chase things
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Imitating the movements of a dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher, baby, do the dogcatcher
Ooh
Encouraging someone to do the dogcatcher dance
Just walkin' the dog
Oh, atomic dog
Just casually walking a powerful and energetic dog
Futuristic bow-wow
A modern and advanced-type of dog bark
Leader of the pack
Wild dog
A dog that holds a position of power and is untamed
Just the dog in me
Nothin' but the dog in me
I embody the characteristics of a dog, it's who I am
The dog in me (Dog in me)
The dog is in me (Dog in me)
I have an inner dog spirit and it's a part of me
Do you want to do the dogcatcher
Well, baby, why don't you do it again for me
Asking if someone is willing to dance the dogcatcher and encouraging them to do it one more time
House-trained dogs
Wild dogs
Say it again
There are tamed dogs that live inside homes and there are untamed dogs that roam free. Repeating this fact again
Why must I feel like that
Questioning why do I have these dog instincts inside of me
Lyrics © YELDARPS MUSIC
Written by: George Clinton, Garry Shider, David Spradley
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