Both BBQ and King Khan had previously collaborated together while the two were members of the Montreal-based Spaceshits, however, following a European tour, Blacksnake (the then-current alias of King Khan) opted to remain in Germany on a permanent basis, resulting in the ultimate breakup of the Spaceshits, who chose not to continue without Blacksnake. Following the breakup of the Spaceshits, Mark Sultan started another Montreal-based band, Les Sexareenos, before venturing off on his own as a one-man band under the pseudonym BBQ. It was as BBQ that Mark Sultan re-established contact with Blacksnake, playing alongside Blacksnake's new band, King Khan & The Shrines. The two began writing songs together at Blacksnake's apartment in Germany, playing them live at sporadic shows around Germany and Spain.
In 2004 the band recorded their first album as The King Khan & BBQ Show, releasing The King Khan & BBQ Show in America on Goner Records, and on Hazelwood Records in Europe. The album was recorded by DM Bob in Hamburg, Germany. In support of the album, the band began a world tour, with stops in Europe, the US, and South America. In 2006 the band released their second LP, What's for Dinner?, on In the Red Records. In 2008, Impose Magazine crowned King Khan the best performer of 2008.On July 31, 2009, Pitchfork Media reported that King Khan & BBQ will be releasing Invisible Girl in November. They embarked on a forty day US/Canada tour to coincide with the release. On November 12, while on tour in the United States, Khan and tour manager Kristin Klein were arrested in Kentucky on illegal drug possession charges. Klein was also booked for driving with an invalid license. She entered a guilty plea and will appear in court on April 2, 2010. The band missed three shows due to the holdup. Invisible Girl was released on December 1, 2009.
Khan and BBQ were not on speaking terms for a period, following a dispute after certain incidents involving the crowd and subsequent management complaints at a gig in June, 2010 at the historic Sydney Opera House, curated by Lou Reed and his wife Laurie Anderson. Following King Khan's guitar-throwing episode with the crowd after warnings from the Opera House staff, BBQ and the former exchanged some heated words and agreed that this show would be their last.
A remorseful King Khan detailed the undertakings in an online posting:
http://terminal-boredom.com/forums/index.php?topic=27519.0
On July 13, 2012, The King Khan & BBQ Show reunited for the first time since the Sydney show, for a sold-out performance at Lee's Palace in Toronto. They played an hour-long set to the packed club and ended with a three-song encore. The group are now officially back together and touring.
Treat Me Like A Dog
The King Khan & BBQ Show Lyrics
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you know that I love you so
But you got me on a tight leash
and I want you to know
You gotta take me for a long walk
or stay close by my side
Cause I really play dead little girl
until the day that I die.
Awoo!!
You got me out on all fours babe
I'm barkin' like a hound
And if you pull my hair now darlin'
I'm better lost than found
Treat
Treat me like a dog
Treat
Treat me like a dog
The lyrics of "Treat Me Like A Dog" by The King Khan & BBQ Show describe a person who is in love but feels like they are on a tight leash in the relationship. They express their desires to be taken for a long walk and not be controlled too much or held back. The repeated phrase "Treat me like a dog" is an expression of how the person feels about their situation, as dogs are often trained and controlled by their owners.
The chorus of the song features the line "Treat me like a dog" and is accompanied by a howling sound, which adds to the playful yet slightly intimidating tone of the track. The verses paint a picture of a person who is willing to do anything for their lover, including getting on all fours and barking like a dog. However, the person also expresses a sense of pride and would rather be lost than found if they were to be treated too harshly.
The song has a punk rock sound and features an upbeat tempo, which creates a sense of energy and excitement. The lyrics are both humorous and slightly dark, which adds to the overall mood of the track. Ultimately, "Treat Me Like A Dog" is a catchy and fun song that explores themes of power dynamics in relationships and the desire to be loved on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl
Addressing an individual in reference to their lover or significant other.
you know that I love you so
Expressing deep feelings of love and devotion towards one's romantic partner.
But you got me on a tight leash
Feeling emotionally controlled or restrained by one's partner.
and I want you to know
Expressing a need or desire to communicate important feelings or thoughts to one's partner.
You gotta take me for a long walk
Willingness to follow or comply with the partner's demands or requests.
or stay close by my side
Desire for physical closeness and attention from one's partner.
Cause I really play dead little girl
Feigning indifference or apathy towards the partner's needs or emotions in order to gain control or power in the relationship.
until the day that I die.
Indicating a sense of loyalty and commitment to the partner despite the controlling behavior.
Awoo!!
Animalistic expression of pain or pleasure.
You got me out on all fours babe
Metaphorical description of being in a submissive or vulnerable position due to one's partner's orders or demands.
I'm barkin' like a hound
Feeling frustrated or powerless in the relationship, and expressing it through animalistic imagery and sound.
And if you pull my hair now darlin'
Further demonstrating the submissive position in the relationship by implying the partner's physical dominance.
I'm better lost than found
Preferring to be under the partner's control and direction rather than free and independent.
Treat
Expressing a desire for the partner to behave in a certain way.
Treat me like a dog
Desiring a higher degree of control and direction from the partner, even if it means being subordinate and obedient like a domestic animal.
Contributed by Noah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.