Has Anybody Seen My Dog
Sesame Street Lyrics
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Has anybody seen my dog?
He's gone and left me, wo-wo-wo,
Why'd he ever have to go?
Has anybody seen my dog?
Has anybody seen my dog?
He's left me cryin'...wo-wo-wo,
He was not fancy,
Collared or curled,
Strollin' the avenue.
He was a real dog,
Faithful and true,
And now he's left me,
Boo-hoo-hoo.
Has anybody seen my dog?
Has anybody seen my dog?
I loved him so much, wo-wo-wo,
Why'd he ever have to go?
He was not foolish
Or fickle or mean
Or evil or insincere.
He hurt my feelin's,
I'm cryin' out loud
For him and he's not here.
Has anybody seen,
Has anybody seen my dog?
Has anybody seen my dog?
I loved him so much, wo-wo-wo,
Why'd he ever have to go?
Oh, there's my doggie!
Oh, I'm so glad he came back!
The lyrics of Sesame Street's song "Has Anybody Seen My Dog?" is a heart-wrenching story of a devoted owner's search for his lost pet. The first two lines of the song, "Has anybody seen my dog?" is repeated as a refrain and sets the stage for the owner's desperation in finding his beloved pet. The subsequent lines express the owner's sorrow and longing for his dog, who has left him alone and wondering why he left. The owner notes that his dog was not a fancy pet, but a real dog, faithful and true.
As the song progresses, the owner reveals that his dog was not foolish, fickle, mean, evil, or insincere. He was a good dog who hurt his feelings by leaving without notice. The owner's repeated refrain throughout the song underscores his devotion to his pet and his despair at his loss.
Towards the end of the song, the owner joyfully exclaims, "Oh, there's my doggie! Oh, I'm so glad he came back!" The song ends on a happy note as the owner and his dog are reunited, bringing relief to the listener who may have empathized with him throughout his search for his furry friend.
Line by Line Meaning
Has anybody seen my dog?
The singer is asking if anyone has seen their missing dog.
Has anybody seen my dog?
The singer is repeating their question, hoping someone has seen their lost pet.
He's gone and left me, wo-wo-wo,
The singer is expressing sadness because their dog has run away.
Why'd he ever have to go?
The artist is wondering why their dog left them, as they were loved and cared for.
He's left me cryin'...wo-wo-wo,
The artist is upset because their dog's disappearance has made them cry.
Why'd he ever leave me so?
The singer is questioning why their loyal dog would abandon them.
He was not fancy,
The dog was not pretentious or embellished in any way.
Collared or curled,
The dog did not wear any accessories like a collar, nor did they have any specific haircut.
Strollin' the avenue.
The dog was simply walking down the street.
He was a real dog,
The dog was a genuine and authentic animal.
Faithful and true,
The dog was loyal and honest to their owner.
And now he's left me,
The artist is lamenting that their dog has run away, leaving them behind.
Boo-hoo-hoo.
The singer is crying because they miss their dog so much.
I loved him so much, wo-wo-wo,
The singer is expressing how much they cared for their dog.
He was not foolish
The dog was not silly or unwise.
Or fickle or mean
The dog was not unpredictable or cruel in any way.
Or evil or insincere.
The dog was not malicious or dishonest, and always acted with good intentions.
He hurt my feelin's,
The singer is upset because their dog's disappearance has emotionally affected them.
I'm cryin' out loud
The singer is crying on account of their dog.
For him and he's not here.
The artist is lamenting the fact that their dog is missing and cannot comfort them.
Oh, there's my doggie!
The artist is overjoyed because they have found their missing dog.
Oh, I'm so glad he came back!
The artist is expressing their relief and happiness that their dog has returned safely.
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