By July 2002, the two largest rock stations in Chicago; Q101 and 94.7 “The Zone” began to randomly spin the single “Hey Luv” within normal rotation hours. The response by the listeners was so overwhelming that music director James Van Osdol of 94.7 “The Zone” contacted The Dog & Everything and asked them to post a message on their website asking their fans to stop calling in for the song, as they could not handle the volume. Coincidently, the songs “Hey Luv” and “Superglue” were licensed to MTV, and featured on MTV’s hit reality show “The Real World,” and the sitcom “Undressed.” As their Chicago fan base continued to multiply, The Dog & Everything began to tour the Midwest and west coast with acts such as Something Corporate (Drive Thru), Riddlin Kids (Aware) and Lucky Boys Confusion (Electra). The infectious songs and energetic live show immediately caught on in other cities, and before long there were substantial followings in markets such as Omaha, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Madison, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland as well as surrounding areas. By Fall 2002 The Dog & Everything had headlined and sold out such Chicago venues as The House of Blues (1200 capacity), The Vic Theatre (1500 capacity), and the famed Metro (1200 capacity).
In October of 2002 The Dog & Everything entered a contest sponsored by 94.7 “The Zone” called “The Next Big Thing.” After a series of live performances at The Hard Rock Café in Chicago, The Dog & Everything was selected by a panel of industry judges as Chicago’s best unsigned band. This gave the band a great deal of radio promotion, and helped develop a strong relationship with James Van Osdol, the Music Director and the station’s head DJ.
On December 13th, 2002 The Dog & Everything single “Hey Luv” was featured on “94.7 The Zone’s” specialty radio show “The Pillow Fight.” This cage match-type program put two songs up against one another, and then listeners voted for the song they wanted to continue on to face another challenger. “Hey Luv” was put up against a new Sum 41 single, and “Hey Luv” won the listeners’ votes overwhelmingly. The song continued to win night after night, defeating singles from artists such as Good Charlotte, System of a Down, Everclear, Jimmy Eat World, The Used, Transplants, 3 Doors Down, Fuel, Chevelle, and Papa Roach. After 30 days, the song was the first ever retired from the program, smashing the old record of 7 set by New Found Glory.
The month of radio play gained a great deal of recognition for The Dog & Everything. Their Chicago fanbase grew immensely, and individuals within the industry began to take notice. “Hey Luv” appeared on two compilations put out by the promotion mammoth Jeff McClusky and Associates. One of these entitled “The Best of Unsigned Chicago,” and the other, called “The Bridge Sampler” featured only up and coming national acts (The Dog & Everything was the only unsigned band to appear). “The Bridge Sampler” went out to every major reporting rock station in the country, and before long “Hey Luv” began to gain random spins across the country. Labels soon began calling on the band, however they have not yet found the label that they feel they can call home.
By the end of 2003, 8,000 copies of the debut album "Bandshell" had been sold. This July the band releases their sophomore independent album titled “Sound Off”. With the buzz this album is already creating, the next year looks to be big for The Dog and Everything.
For more information, visit their website: http://www.thedogandeverythingonline.com/
Your Mind
The Dog and Everything Lyrics
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I find it hard to find the time
Define the need to speak
Unearth whats underneath
There's something caught behind your eyes
Hidden under teeth
If only i could find the sign to pass me in between
Whatcha got on your mind?
I think i'm tired of guessing
Think i learned my lesson
I wish you'd say what's on your mind
I find it hard to find the time
Define the need to speak
Unearth what's underneath
There's something caught behind your eyes that won't come through to me
If only i could walk the line, forgive my urgency
The Dog and Everything's song Your Mind is a playful and quirky love song that seems to be inspired by psychedelic influences. The song opens with a spoken intro that sets the scene and gives the listener a sense of the band's humorous and irreverent style. The lyrics then kick into gear with a series of playful images and metaphors that explore the depths of the singer's love for their beloved.
Throughout the song, the singer uses vivid and surreal imagery to describe their journey through the canyons of their love interest's mind, across the mountains of their chest, and into the forest of their cheek. The lyrics are filled with playful touches such as stickered Union Jacks and string vests, which add to the song's whimsical and surreal tone.
Despite the playful nature of the song, there is a sense of longing and unrequited love that runs throughout it. The singer talks about dreaming of their beloved and hearing their voice even when they're not there, and there is a sense of pain and heartbreak that is palpable.
Overall, Your Mind is a fun and whimsical song that captures the listener's attention with its playful lyrics and psychedelic influences.
Line by Line Meaning
In the canyons of your mind
I am exploring the depths of your thoughts and emotions
I will wander through your brain
I will roam around inside your mind
To the ventricles of your heart, my dear
I will even delve into the innermost parts of your heart
I'm in love with you again!
I have fallen in love with you all over again!
'Cross the mountains of your chest
I will traverse across the expanse of your chest
I will sticker Union Jacks
I will put Union Jack stickers on you as a sign of my love
To the forest of your cheek
I will explore the smooth surface of your cheek like a forest
Through the holes in your string vest
I will peek through the openings in your string vest
My darling, in my cardboard-coloured dreams
In my dull and lifeless dreams, my love for you lives on
(Ooh, cardboard-coloured dreams)
Once again I hear your love
I can hear your love like it's the first time again
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
And I kiss, yes I kiss your perfumed hair
I can smell the sweet fragrance of your hair as I kiss it
(But she's not there)
The sweet essence of giraffe
In the absence of your scent, I imagine the aroma of giraffe
And each time I hear your name
Whenever I hear your name
(Frying pan, frying pan)
Oh! How it hurts
It hurts me so much
(He's in pain)
In the wardrobe of my soul
Within the depths of my being
(Oh, my soul)
In the section labelled "shirts"
Specifically, in the part of my being that deals with our intimate relationship
(Aah)
Ah! Oh!
Expressing a mix of emotions
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cassandra Blum
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@relaxmydog
This is a pawesome vlog, thank sos much for sharing. It's so important for owners to be able to recognise and understand certain behaviours!
@MPHswayze
On walks to relieve them, your dog looks up at you & stares to make sure you are watching their back and guarding them from a sneak attack. When dogs follow you into the bathroom, it may be out of love or dedication, but they also are making sure no one messes with you when you poo! You're a team
@jeanlucpikachu8997
That’s so cool! Thanks for the info man
@ryanwitten7420
Number 10... watching this with my dog and it said "treat" out loud.. her excitement forced me to give her a treat. Well done! 🤣
@carriegibson8122
That’s hilarious!!!
@Eli.222
Haha lol same 😂
@ashdinoman7051
Hahaha
@jennifer9607
Same bestie😩👹
@marciaholmes591
Lol. Thank God my dog I only responds to snack
@mra2438
My dog has been with me through the highs and lows over the years. He certainly can detect my anxiety, sadness and happiness.
These creatures are amazing.