Walking The Dog
Spirit Lyrics
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Baby back, dressed in black
Silver buttons all down her back
High hose, tippy toes
She broke the needle and she can sew.
Walking the dog, I'm just a-walking the dog
(C'mon now, c'mon).
I asked her mother for fifteen cents
I see you ever jumped the fence
I jumped so high, touched the skies
Didn't get back 'til a quarter to five.
Walking the dog, I'm just a-walking the dog
If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
(C'mon, c'mon now)
Tell me mary, what's your twelve ?
How does your garden grow ?
What with silver bells and cockle shells ?
And pretty maids all in a row ?
Walking the dog, I'm just a-walking the dog
If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
(C'mon now, c'mon).
Baby back, dressed in black
Silver buttons all down her back
High hose, tippy toes
She broke the needle and she can sew.
Walking the dog, I'm just a-walking the dog
If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
(C'mon now, c'mon).
Yeah j-j-j-j-just a walking
Uh j-j-j-j-just a walking
Uh j-j-j-j-just a walking
Now, if you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
(C'mon now, c'mon)
If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
(C'mon now)
If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog.
The lyrics to Spirit's song "Walking The Dog" are a playful and upbeat tribute to a confident and fashionable woman. The description of her black attire and silver buttons suggests a sense of style and panache, while the reference to her needle and sewing ability suggests a practical side to her personality. The song makes use of the phrase "walking the dog" to describe the act of moving forward in life and learning new things, as the singer offers to show the listener how to do it if they don't already know.
The second stanza introduces a new character in the form of Mary, with the singer asking about her garden and referencing the classic nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary." These playful and lighthearted references continue throughout the song, with the singer inviting the listener to join in the fun and learn how to "walk the dog" with them. The song's energetic rhythm and catchy melody make it a fun and memorable tune that embodies the playful spirit of its lyrics.
Overall, "Walking The Dog" is an enjoyable and whimsical song that celebrates the joy of living life to the fullest and learning new things along the way. It's a reminder to stay curious, embrace new experiences, and enjoy the journey of life with a playful and carefree attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby back, dressed in black
Describing a girl who is wearing black and has a slim body.
Silver buttons all down her back
Her clothes have silver buttons at the back.
High hose, tippy toes
Her hose is high and she walks on her toes.
She broke the needle and she can sew.
A reference to the girl's sewing ability and the fact that she is resourceful.
Walking the dog, I'm just a-walking the dog
The singer is walking his dog, and he is just stating that, nothing more.
If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
The singer is telling the listener that he is willing to teach them how to walk a dog.
I asked her mother for fifteen cents
The singer asked the girl's mother for some money.
I see you ever jumped the fence
The singer asks the girl if she has ever jumped the fence.
I jumped so high, touched the skies
The girl describes how high she jumped over the fence.
Didn't get back 'til a quarter to five.
The girl took a long time to come back.
Tell me Mary, what's your twelve ?
The singer asks Mary what time it is.
How does your garden grow ?
The singer is asking Mary how her garden is growing.
What with silver bells and cockle shells ?
The singer is asking Mary if she has any silver bells or cockle shells in her garden.
And pretty maids all in a row ?
The singer is asking Mary if her garden has any pretty maids all in a row.
Yeah j-j-j-j-just a walking
The singer repeats that he is just walking his dog.
Now, if you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
The singer repeats that he is willing to teach others how to walk a dog.
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