Lap Dog
Jones Rickie Lee Lyrics
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If I put you out in the rain and snow
If I put you out in the rain and snow
Where the sun don't shine and the cold wind blow
Lap dog lap dog who you gonna see?
When you look in the mirror and you don't' see me
When the face in the mirror just makes you cry
Someone you can rely on
Someone you can rely on
Someone you could be there with
Someone you could do that with
Someone like me
Lap dog lap dog you should come home
A little lap dog wasn't meant to roam
A little lap dog was meant to lay
By the fire and sleep all day
In the song "Lap Dog" by Jones Rickie Lee, the singer addresses someone she refers to as a "lap dog." The opening lines of the song ask this person where they will go if they get put out in the rain and snow. The lap dog in the song is being pushed away, being made to leave a comfortable home, and face the challenges of the outside world. Jones acknowledges that the lap dog is looking for someone to rely on and be with, and she suggests that person should be her.
This song may appear lighthearted, but it actually touches on deeper themes of rejection, abandonment, and seeking love and support. By calling this person a "lap dog," Jones implies that they are subservient, obedient, and unable to fend for themselves. The lap dog is used to a certain type of life, and being forced out into the cold unknown will be tough. Jones wants this person to realize that they were meant to be with her, rather than wandering the streets feeling lost and alone.
Overall, "Lap Dog" is a song about the human need for connection, companionship, and love. Throughout the song, Jones reminds the lap dog that they have someone who cares about them, and who is willing to be there for them. Despite its playful title and melody, "Lap Dog" conveys a deep and powerful message about the importance of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Lap dog lap dog where you gonna go?
Little dog, where will you go if I kick you out, leaving you in the cold with no shelter from the rain or snow?
If I put you out in the rain and snow
If I abandon you outside, exposed to harsh weather conditions.
Where the sun don't shine and the cold wind blow
In a place where the weather is extremely cold and unpleasant.
Lap dog lap dog who you gonna see?
Small dog, who will you turn to when you can't find me reflected in your own image?
When you look in the mirror and you don't' see me
When you gaze into the mirror and no longer see my reflection to keep you company.
When the face in the mirror just makes you cry
When the image you see in the mirror causes you to cry uncontrollably.
On the corner as the cars go by
On a street corner, watching the vehicles pass by.
Someone you can rely on
Someone who will always be there for you.
Someone you can rely on
Someone who serves as a trustworthy companion.
Someone you could be there with
Someone who will always stay by your side.
Someone you could do that with
Someone who you can share your daily activities with.
Someone like me
I am the one you need to keep you company and make you feel loved.
Lap dog lap dog you should come home
Dear little dog, you should come back home with me.
A little lap dog wasn't meant to roam
Small dogs were not meant to wander alone without a specified location.
A little lap dog was meant to lay
Small dogs were meant to stay in one place, lounging and sleeping all daylong.
By the fire and sleep all day
Relaxing by the warm fire all day, with the freedom to sleep and rest.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICKIE LEE JONES
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