Sitting With The Dog
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics


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Well I will take each step very carefully
And I will make no decision now
And these are the right words to say
Are these all the right words to say
Just get up on be on your way

But you're sitting with the dog
I follow a backwards god
Sitting with the dog I follow a backwards god
Sitting with the dog I follow a backwards god
Sitting with the dog I follow a backwards god

I'm dumb and I'm ugly and I am uncreative
Dumb and ugly and uncreative
And these are the right words to say
Are these the right words to say
Just get up or get out of my way

But you're sitting with the dog
I follow a backwards god
Sitting with the dog I follow a backwards god
Sitting with the dog I follow a backwards god
Sitting with the dog I follow a backwards god

Here's to another breath
For the hole in the sky
For the hole in the sky
For the hole in the sky
Here's to another breath

And we're sitting with the dog
Sitting with the dog




Like a bump upside a log
Yeah, I'm sitting with a dog

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sitting With The Dog" by Jimmie's Chicken Shack contain a deep sense of introspection, self-doubt and confusion. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is cautious about taking any steps or making any decisions, implying that they are unsure about their path in life. This hesitation leads them to question the words they are saying, wondering if they are the right ones to say.


The chorus, "But you're sitting with the dog, I follow a backwards god," seems to suggest that the person the singer is addressing is complacent and unambitious, metaphorically sitting with a dog rather than pursuing their goals in life. The singer, in contrast, feels lost and adrift, following a 'backwards god' that leads them in circles rather than towards their dreams. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes this frustration and sense of stagnation.


The second verse of the song adds to this feeling of self-doubt, with the singer describing themselves as "dumb and ugly and uncreative." They wonder whether the words they are saying are the right ones, but the implication is that they don't really know what the right words would be. The final lines of the song, "Here's to another breath for the hole in the sky," are somewhat enigmatic, but suggest a sense of hopefulness and renewal amidst all the confusion and despair.


Overall, "Sitting With The Dog" seems to be a song about feeling lost and unsure, possibly in the face of complacency or stagnation from those around you. However, it also touches on the human capacity for resilience and the possibility of finding a way forward, even when everything seems uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I will take each step very carefully
I will proceed with caution and think carefully before making any decision


And I will make no decision now
I won't rush into making a decision at the moment


And these are the right words to say
I know exactly what I should say


Are these all the right words to say
I'm still not sure if what I'm about to say is correct


Just get up on be on your way
Just leave and go on with your life


But you're sitting with the dog
You're wasting your time doing nothing productive


I follow a backwards god
I'm following a misguided path or idea


I'm dumb and I'm ugly and I am uncreative
I am lacking in intelligence, attractiveness, and creativity


And these are the right words to say
I know exactly what I should say


Are these the right words to say
I'm still not sure if what I'm about to say is correct


Just get up or get out of my way
Either leave or stop hindering me from achieving my goals


Here's to another breath
Here's to another moment of life


For the hole in the sky
In reference to environmental issues and climate change


And we're sitting with the dog
We're wasting our time doing nothing productive


Like a bump upside a log
Like an unproductive and inactive person


Yeah, I'm sitting with a dog
I'm wasting my time and not being productive




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