The Girls And The Dogs
Scott Walker Lyrics

The girls Are as fast as a game Are as bright as a flame And you're always to blame
Women are quick to get the upper hand in a relationship. They're intelligent and perceptive, making it easy to catch you lying or being unfaithful.

The girls Are as pink as the light And as dark as the night And they're always right
Women can be hypocritical, claiming to be pure, but also having darker sides to them. They tend to have the last word in an argument.

The girls Are as cold as the sphinx Always dreaming of minks They drive you to drink
Women can be cruel and indifferent, like a statue, preoccupied with their own desires. They can also lead you to unhealthy coping mechanisms.

The girls Are as soft as a sigh That whispers good-bye And leaves you to cry
Women can seem gentle and affectionate, but they can also be fickle, abandoning you without much warning and leaving you heartbroken.

But the dogs Well, they're only dogs Just wagging their tails As they watch it end
Dogs, unlike women, are straightforward and loyal companions. They show affection even in the face of disappointment or chaos.

Oh, the dogs Well, they're only dogs And maybe that's why They're man's best friend
Perhaps it is because dogs are simpler creatures that they make the best companions for humans. They provide unconditional love and support.

The girls Can make you feel cold Can make you feel old An antique to be sold
Women can make you feel insignificant and unattractive, highlighting the aging process and turning you into a mere commodity for them to use as they please.

The girls They play with your heart They tear you apart You're never too smart
Women can toy with your emotions and leave you mentally and emotionally drained. They can take advantage of your vulnerability even if you think you're smart enough to see it coming.

The girls They throw you from towers They'll whip you with flowers It depends on the hours
Women can be both angelic and vengeful, caring for you one minute and punishing you the next. It is difficult to predict how they will treat you at any given moment.

The girls Will treat you like trash Or let you be brash It depends on your cash
Women can be materialistic and demanding, treating you poorly or giving you free rein based on how much money or status you have.

The girls Are yours for a throw (?) At least you think so Ah but you will never know
Women can seem like they're interested in you sexually, but it is impossible to know for sure what their true intentions are.

The girls You know that they are vain They will poison your brain They will drive you insane
Women can be obsessed with their appearance and superficial image, leading them to manipulate and control you in subtle ways that eventually drive you crazy.

The girls Will laugh at your jokes How they love the coat on (???) But it is all a hoax
Women may pretend to appreciate your sense of humor or admire your fashion choices, but it is often a façade meant to stroke your ego and distract you from their true intentions.

The girls Are still making dates they still making you wait and they say you are late
Women can be indecisive and hard to pin down, always changing their plans and making you feel like you're the one who is in the wrong.

The girls Are yours for a throw (?) At least you think so Ah but you will never know
Women can send mixed signals, leading you to believe they're interested in a casual relationship or a one-night stand, but then abruptly changing their minds.

The girls They're not what they seem They all have a scheme They call it a dream
Women can be secretive and manipulative, keeping their true desires and motives hidden behind a façade of innocence and charm.

The girls Are as hot as they please And you're down on your knees With the greatest of ease
Women can be seductive and irresistible, using their physical beauty and sexuality to control and dominate men.

The girls Say you're on the right track Then they take it all back Tie it up in a sack
Women can be fickle and unreliable, making it hard to trust them or believe in their promises.

The girls They will give it of course But they give with such force That it gives you remorse
Women can be sexually aggressive and dominant, pushing you beyond your limits and making you regret giving in to their demands.

But the dogs They give nothing at all They just lift a leg As they watch it end
Dogs have simple needs and expectations. They do not expect anything in return for their loyalty and affection. They simply exist in the moment and enjoy your company.

Oh, the dogs They give nothing at all And that's the reason why They're man's best friend
The simplicity and selflessness of dogs is what makes them such ideal companions for humans. They ask for nothing and give everything.

And yet it's because of the girls When they've knocked us about And our tears want to shout That we kick the dogs out
While dogs are reliable and loving companions, sometimes humans, particularly men, lash out at them when they are hurt or emotional because dogs are the only ones around to absorb their feelings.