Atomic Dog
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Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog
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
Nasty dogs (Dog)

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

Overall Meaning

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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