Who Let The Dogs Out
The Hit Crew Lyrics


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Who let the dogs out
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)

Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)

(Woof, woof, woof, woof)

When the party was nice, the party was bumpin' (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo)
And everybody havin' a ball (Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo)
Until the fellas start the name callin' (Yippie Yi Yo)
And the girls respond to the call
I heard a poor man shout out

Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)

I see ya' little speed boat head up our coast
She really want to skip town
Get back cruffy, back scruffy,
Get back you flea infested mongrel

(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
(Woof, woof, woof, woof)

I'm gonna tell (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo)
To any girls calling them canine (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Tell the dummy "Hey Man, It's part of the Party!" (Yippie Yi, Yo)
You put a woman in front and her man behind (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Her bone runs out now

Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)

Say, a doggy is nothin' if he don't have a bone
All doggy hold ya' bone, all doggy hold it
A doggy is nothin' if he don't have a bone
All doggy hold ya' bone, all doggy hold it

Wait for y'all my dogs, the party is on
I gotta get my girl I got my mind on
Do you see the rays comin' from my eye
What could you be friend
That Benji man that's breakin' them down?
Me and my white short shorts
And I can't seek a lot, any canine will do
I'm figurin' that's why they call me faithful
'Cause I'm the man of the land
When they see me they do, ah-ooh

Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)




Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)
Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Hit Crew's song Who Let The Dogs Out is a party anthem that talks about the wild behavior that ensues during a party. The song starts with a chorus that calls out to the dogs, with a repetitive "woof, woof, woof, woof " sound. When the party is jamming, and everyone is having a good time, the men begin to catcall, and the women respond in kind. Amidst all this, a poor man shouts out a question, "Who let the dogs out?" The song then takes a playful turn, with a mention of a speedboat and a plea to the dogs to move aside. The lyrics then suggest that it is part of the party to call the women dogs and that putting a woman in front and her man behind is the norm. The song calls out to all the dogs to hold their bones and emphasizes that they are nothing without one.


The song is ultimately a fun, lighthearted take on a party and the behavior that comes along with it. It emphasizes the playful and teasing behavior, as well as the idea that everyone is just having a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Who let the dogs out
Who allowed the partygoers to act like wild animals and be disrespectful to one another?


(Woof, woof, woof, woof)
The sound of dogs barking, which represents the behavior of the partygoers mentioned in the previous line.


When the party was nice, the party was bumpin' (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo)
Initially, the party was enjoyable and lively.


And everybody havin' a ball (Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo)
Everyone was having a good time and enjoying themselves.


Until the fellas start the name callin' (Yippie Yi Yo)
But then, the men began to insult one another and start arguments.


And the girls respond to the call
The women got involved in the arguments as well and fired back at the men.


I heard a poor man shout out
Someone at the party expressed their confusion and disapproval of the behavior of the other guests.


I see ya' little speed boat head up our coast
The artist sees someone trying to leave the area quickly and avoid the drama.


She really want to skip town
The person is eager to get away from the negative energy of the party.


Get back cruffy, back scruffy, Get back you flea infested mongrel
The artist is telling a dog to stay away and not get involved.


To any girls calling them canine (Yippie, Yi, Yo) Tell the dummy 'Hey Man, It's part of the Party!' (Yippie Yi, Yo)
If someone refers to the men as dogs, the singer tells them that it's just part of the party and not to take it too seriously.


You put a woman in front and her man behind (Yippie, Yi, Yo)
If a woman is leading the way, her male partner should follow behind her.


Her bone runs out now
The woman no longer has control of the situation or the men.


Say, a doggy is nothin' if he don't have a bone
A man is nothing if he doesn't have a woman to control.


All doggy hold ya' bone, all doggy hold it
The men need to make sure they have a woman to control and maintain their status.


Wait for y'all my dogs, the party is on
The artist is gathering his friends to continue partying despite the drama.


I gotta get my girl I got my mind on
The artist is focused on finding a woman to control.


Do you see the rays comin' from my eye
The singer is feeling confident and powerful.


What could you be friend that Benji man that's breakin' them down?
The singer wonders who is causing the drama and insults at the party.


Me and my white short shorts And I can't seek a lot, any canine will do
The artist is dressed in white shorts and is not very picky about which woman he chooses to control.


I'm figurin' that's why they call me faithful
The artist thinks people call him 'faithful' because he always has a woman to control.


'Cause I'm the man of the land When they see me they do, ah-ooh
The artist sees himself as a powerful figure, and others fear and respect him.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Anslem D Douglas, Osbert Leopold Gurley

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