Who Let the Dogs Out
Hit Crew Lyrics
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(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
When the party was nice, the party was bumpin' (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo)
And everybody havin' a ball (Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo)
Until the fellas start the name callin' (Yippie Yi Yo)
And the girls respond to the call
I heard a poor man shout out
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
I see ya' little speed boat head up our coast
She really want to skip town
Get back cruffy, back scruffy,
Get back you flea infested mongrel
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
I'm gonna tell (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo)
To any girls calling them canine (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Tell the dummy "Hey Man, It's part of the Party!" (Yippie Yi, Yo)
You put a woman in front and her man behind (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Her bone runs out now
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Say, a doggy is nothin' if he don't have a bone
All doggy hold ya' bone, all doggy hold it
A doggy is nothin' if he don't have a bone
All doggy hold ya' bone, all doggy hold it
Wait for y'all my dogs, the party is on
I gotta get my girl I got my mind on
Do you see the rays comin' from my eye
What could you be friend
That Benji man that's breakin' them down?
Me and my white short shorts
And I can't seek a lot, any canine will do
I'm figurin' that's why they call me faithful
'Cause I'm the man of the land
When they see me they do, ah-ooh
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
The "Who Let the Dogs Out" song by Hit Crew became an instant party anthem when it was released in 2000. The song starts by asking who let the dogs out, and repeats the question several times in the chorus. The lyrics are simple, catchy, and repetitive, making it hard for anyone to resist singing along. The song describes a party environment that is fun and exciting until the men start calling names, and the women respond to the call. The partygoers are reminded not to forget their bone, referring to the woman they are with, and to keep the party going.
The song is interpreted to be about men calling women dogs, but then the women reply by insinuating that men are dogs themselves. It's a playful song that tries to take away the seriousness of the situation and instead make it fun. It is a song likely to make people dance and jump around due to its upbeat rhythm and catchy tune. The song also seems to be encouraging freedom and liberation, as it says "let the dogs out," implying people should let loose and be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Who let the dogs out
Who allowed the rowdiness and chaos to ensue?
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
The sound of the dogs barking and causing commotion.
When the party was nice, the party was bumpin' (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo)
At first, the party was lively and enjoyable, but then things took a negative turn.
And everybody havin' a ball (Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo)
Everyone was having a great time and enjoying themselves.
Until the fellas start the name callin' (Yippie Yi Yo)
Things changed when the men started to insult and harass each other.
And the girls respond to the call
The women reacted to the taunts with their own responses.
I heard a poor man shout out
A man who was not part of the party yelled out in frustration.
I see ya' little speed boat head up our coast
Someone is approaching from the water in a small boat.
She really want to skip town
The person in the boat wants to quickly leave the area.
Get back cruffy, back scruffy, Get back you flea infested mongrel
Go away, dirty and disheveled dog.
To any girls calling them canine (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Addressing any woman who may have been insulted with animal names.
Tell the dummy 'Hey Man, It's part of the Party!' (Yippie Yi, Yo)
Explaining to the person that it was just part of the fun, not a personal attack.
You put a woman in front and her man behind (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Putting a woman in the lead with her partner behind her.
Her bone runs out now
She is out of time to make a choice.
Say, a doggy is nothin' if he don't have a bone
A person without something they desire is incomplete.
All doggy hold ya' bone, all doggy hold it
Hold onto what is important to you.
Wait for y'all my dogs, the party is on
Get ready, my friends, because the party is starting.
I gotta get my girl I got my mind on
I need to find the person I have been thinking about.
Do you see the rays comin' from my eye
I am excited and enthusiastic about what is happening.
What could you be friend That Benji man that's breakin' them down?
Questioning who is causing trouble and negativity.
Me and my white short shorts
Describing what the artist is wearing.
And I can't seek a lot, any canine will do
The artist is not picky and would enjoy any kind of company.
I'm figurin' that's why they call me faithful
The singer thinks they are called 'faithful' because they are loyal to their friends.
'Cause I'm the man of the land When they see me they do, ah-ooh
The artist thinks they are well respected by others.
Lyrics © WYZ GIRL ENT. CONSULTING LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Anslem D Douglas, Osbert Leopold Gurley
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