Atomic Dog
GEORGE CLINTON & THE P-FUNK ALLSTARS Lyrics
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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 lyrics of Atomic Dog by George Clinton & The P-Funk All-Stars are filled with references to dogs and their behavior. The song begins as a story of a famous dog and warns that a dog that chases its tail will become dizzy. The lyrics then mention different types of dogs, including rhythmic, harmonic, house, and street dogs, and urge them to unite. The chorus of the song declares the dog as an atomic one, which is powerful, fierce, and dominant.
The second verse compares the boys to dogs when they are out walking the streets, saying that they may compete with each other. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the dominance and power of the dog. The lyrics then question why the singer feels the need to chase after the cat, alluding to the desire for power and dominance. The song closes with an invitation to do the dogcatcher dance and a final assertion that the dog is in the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog
Let me tell you about a well-known dog
For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy
A dog that chases its tail will get confused
These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs
There are dogs that clap and dance to the beat
Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs
There are dogs that sing together, dogs that live at home, and dogs that roam the streets
Dog of the world unite
All dogs should come together
Dancin' dogs
Dogs that love to dance
Yeah
You know what I mean
Countin' dogs, funky dogs
There are dogs that like to count and dogs that are cool and groovy
Nasty dogs (Dog)
Some dogs are naughty or wild (Dog)
Atomic dog
A powerful, explosive dog
Like the boys
Similar to young men
When they're out there walkin' the streets
When they roam around outside
May compete
They might try to outdo each other
Nothin' but the dog in ya
You're just being yourself, like a dog
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Woof woof, let's have some fun
Why must I feel like that
Why do I feel this way
Oh, why must I chase the cat
Why do I have the urge to chase cats
Ruff
Woof
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Dance the dogcatcher, a move that imitates catching a dog
Do the dogcatcher
Let's keep dancing the dogcatcher
Do you want to do the dogcatcher
Would you like to dance the dogcatcher
Well, baby, why don't you do it again for me
Go ahead and do the dogcatcher move one more time
House-trained dogs
Dogs that have been trained to live inside the house
Wild dogs
Untamed, wild dogs
Say it again
Repeat what you said
Just walkin' the dog
Just taking the dog for a walk
Futuristic bow-wow
Innovative, modern dog
Leader of the pack
The top dog, in charge
The dog in me (Dog in me)
The dog that's a part of me
The dog is in me (Dog in me)
I have a strong inner dog
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