Whisper
Mad Dog Loose Lyrics


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I've been listening to your sisters
As you are finally going home
I've been whispering to your sisters
I say walk, walk into the sun
Snake us down to your...
Paint us down to your...
Everytime I try to stay
There's something standing in my way
Guess it's kind of getting late
In all the trouble I have made
I've been listening to your blister
As you are finally going home
I've been whispering to you sisters
I say walk, walk into the sun
Well deny it, mistify it
Like that pay phone never get home
Kind of handsome violation
Coming my way into my Tuesday
Snake us down to your...
Paint us down to your...
Tumble down alabaster city
She don't cry




Where she can let herself so down
And let it die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mad Dog Loose's song "Whisper" are quite enigmatic and can be interpreted in various ways. One possible interpretation is that the singer is addressing a past lover who is leaving and who has sisters that he has been eavesdropping on. He implies that he has been whispering to the sisters to perhaps tell them what he wanted to say to his lover. The line "snake us down to your, paint us down to your" could mean that he is willing to follow wherever his lover goes, but also that he wants to be a part of her world, painted in her colors. However, every time he tries to make things right, something prevents him from doing so, as the line "there's something standing in my way" suggests. The song ends with a reference to an "alabaster city" where the singer can let himself go and allow something to die.


Another interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is possibly suffering from a mental or emotional crisis, where he hears whispering voices that seem to be coming from his lover's sisters. He urges them to walk into the sun, which could symbolize a way out of darkness or confusion. The line "kind of handsome violation coming my way" could mean that he feels violated by his own thoughts, which are represented by a personified character. The reference to the "alabaster city" at the end could suggest a retreat to a peaceful or dreamlike state of mind, where he can find some solace.


Overall, "Whisper" is a haunting and intriguing song whose meaning remains open to interpretation.


* The song "Whisper" is from the 2010 album "Sunset/sunrise" by Mad Dog Loose.
* The band members of Mad Dog Loose are based in Los Angeles, California, and have been active since the mid-2000s.
* The band's music combines elements of indie rock, alternative, and psychedelic genres.
* Other notable songs from the "Sunset/sunrise" album include "Big Dipper" and "Electric Children."
* The lyrics to "Whisper" were written by the band's frontman, Guy Keltner.
* The song was produced and mixed by Scott Hackwith, who has also worked with The Ramones, The Smithereens, and Iggy Pop.
* The music video for "Whisper" was directed by Brendan K. O'Grady and features a surreal, dreamlike montage of images.
* The song has been described as having an "ethereal" and "hypnotic" quality by music critics.
* The chord progression and key of the song are not readily available online, indicating that the band may have used unconventional or experimental techniques in composing the music.
* Mad Dog Loose has not released any new music since 2016 but remains a critically acclaimed band in the alternative music scene.


Chords: D, Dmaj7, D7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbm, Gm, F#m, A, Am G, Em, F, C.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been listening to your sisters
I have been paying close attention to the words and actions of your sibling


As you are finally going home
As you prepare to depart this location and return to your residence


I've been whispering to your sisters
I have been communicating softly and secretly with your female siblings


I say walk, walk into the sun
I suggest that you embark on a journey towards enlightenment and positivity


Snake us down to your...
Lead us to the hidden and covert aspects of your life


Paint us down to your...
Show us the colorful and intriguing facets of your personality


Everytime I try to stay
Each occasion I endeavor to remain in a particular place or situation


There's something standing in my way
An obstacle or barrier prevents me from doing so


Guess it's kind of getting late
It appears that it is becoming tardy or delayed in time


In all the trouble I have made
Due to all the problematic situations I have created


I've been listening to your blister
I have been paying close attention to the painful or difficult situations you have experienced


I say walk, walk into the sun
I suggest that you embark on a journey towards enlightenment and positivity


Well deny it, mistify it
I will refuse to acknowledge or understand it, making it more mysterious and enigmatic


Like that pay phone never get home
Just like how the person calling from a public phone is unable to reach their intended destination


Kind of handsome violation
A type of attractive intrusion into my life or personal space


Coming my way into my Tuesday
Advancing towards me and entering into my remaining weekdays of the current week


Tumble down alabaster city
The crumbling downfall of a once pure and elegant metropolis


She don't cry
She does not express her emotions or show visible signs of sadness


Where she can let herself so down
A place where she can allow herself to release and relax


And let it die
And allow the negative aspects of her life to dissipate and cease to exist




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: BERNIE HERMS, NATALIE DIANE GRANT, ASHLEY GLENN GORLEY

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