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The Danish band has embraced their garage rock roots with the new project The Van.
Steffen Westmark, Allan Villadsen, Søren Christensen and Per Jørgensen, better known as The Blue Van, have, with their new project The Van, returned to the starting point, where 4 boys, at their best age, making spontaneous music together on their own terms. Organ grinder Søren Christensen explains: "This is not one of those artsy “fuck the industry” maneuveres, but just something we wanted to do for our own personal fun and interest ".
Dogs
The Van Lyrics
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His platform could I endorse
Another accomplice slinging dirt
Campaign promises falling short
I don't belong to any race
Pledge allegiance to a place
No borderline in the sand I'd trace
I'm just a sucker for a pretty face
Position's always been a little left of cynical
I'm fundamentally for the individual
Preoccupied purely with the physical
When heavy is the weight of the world
And the river runs a little too deep
Like a hound dog chasing a bird
Sometimes a certain tom's gotta peep
I'm a peek-a-boy, looking at girls
And I think I like, I think I like, I like what I see
I don't want to find religion
Or another man's opinion
I can't choose what's not my decision
When there's only one under the sun
There's no need to be denied
Chew before swallowing pride
I want to live so let me die
Oh by the way, what's your sign?
Can't comprehend the meaning of the metaphysical
I'd rather leave that to your so-called intellectual
But what I do know I know feels only natural
I'm just a red-blooded heterosexual
When heavy is the weight of the world
And the river runs a little too deep
Like a dirty water doggin' a bird
Sometimes a certain tom's he gotta peep
I'm a peek-a-boy, looking at girls
And I think I like, I think I like, I like what I see
When heavy is the weight of the world
And the river runs a little too deep
Like a dirty water doggin' a bird
Sometimes a certain tom's he gotta peep
I'm a peek-a-boy, looking at girls
And I think I like, like a hound dog, chasin' a bird
And I think I like
A dirty water dog
And I think I like, I think I like, I like what I see
The Van's song Dogs is a commentary on the political landscape and societal pressures in America. The singer begins by expressing reluctance to support any candidate because of their campaign promises that always seem to fall short. He rejects the idea of belonging to any race or pledging allegiance to a specific place, instead focusing on individualism and physical attraction. The singer feels uncomfortable in the political realm, preferring a position "left of cynical," and is only concerned with the physical world.
The heavy weight of the world is a metaphor for the psychological burden of living in a society that expects conformity, and the river running too deep represents the overwhelming nature of that burden. The singer acknowledges that he may be perceived as a peeping tom, but his attraction to women is natural and uncontrollable. He doesn't want to find religion or adopt someone else's opinion, preferring to make his own decisions and live life to the fullest.
Overall, the song is a defiant response to societal pressures and expectations, promoting individualism over conformity and putting physical attraction at the forefront of human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
No candidate would I support
I cannot give my endorsement to any politician
His platform could I endorse
I cannot agree with any political agenda
Another accomplice slinging dirt
Politicians accuse each other without merit
Campaign promises falling short
They fail to deliver what they guarantee
I don't belong to any race
I do not identify with a particular group
Pledge allegiance to a place
I am loyal to the country, not any political party
No borderline in the sand I'd trace
I do not draw lines between people based on their origin
I'm just a sucker for a pretty face
I am attracted to physical beauty
Uncomfortable in the realm of the political
I do not feel at ease when discussing politics
Position's always been a little left of cynical
My opinions tend to lean toward skepticism
I'm fundamentally for the individual
I believe in prioritizing personal freedom and choice
Preoccupied purely with the physical
I tend to focus solely on physical appearance
When heavy is the weight of the world
When life's burdens become too much to bear
And the river runs a little too deep
When things become too complicated to understand
Like a hound dog chasing a bird
Like an animal following its instinctual desires
Sometimes a certain tom's gotta peep
Sometimes you have to take a look, even if it's not appropriate
I'm a peek-a-boy, looking at girls
I enjoy admiring women
And I think I like, I think I like, I like what I see
I find the physical attractiveness of women appealing
I don't want to find religion
I am not interested in pursuing spiritual beliefs
Or another man's opinion
I do not want to adopt someone else's viewpoint
I can't choose what's not my decision
I cannot make choices that are beyond my control
When there's only one under the sun
When there is only one reality
There's no need to be denied
There is no reason to deprive oneself of something enjoyable
Chew before swallowing pride
Take a moment to consider your actions before acting impulsively
I want to live so let me die
I want to experience life to the fullest without regrets
Oh by the way, what's your sign?
Asking someone's astrological sign, indicating a superficial interest
Can't comprehend the meaning of the metaphysical
I do not understand the spiritual or supernatural
I'd rather leave that to your so-called intellectual
I prefer to leave discussions of the abstract to others
But what I do know I know feels only natural
I trust my instincts and rely on my own judgment of what feels right
I'm just a red-blooded heterosexual
I am a heterosexual male who is driven by natural desires
Like a dirty water doggin' a bird
Pursuing a desire despite it being morally questionable
And I think I like, like a hound dog, chasin' a bird
I find the physical attractiveness of women irresistible
And I think I like
I find something appealing
A dirty water dog
Someone who pursues their desires without regard for morals or consequences
And I think I like, I think I like, I like what I see
I find the physical attractiveness of women appealing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, GARY CHERONE, MICHAEL ANTHONY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natalie Tingle
I actually really love this! It’s a great video with true dog lovers and I’ve been trying to look for van lifers with dogs!
Rina and Michael
Thank you! So much of wht we do revolves around them!
Adrianne Hand
Same
meg
♥ and for sharing links 🙏
K-Canna Queen
Ride and Seek are also a great channel although these guys are pretty great as well ^-^
MF B
This is exactly what I've been searching for!! I have 2 big collies and have been struggling with designing around them (where they hang out while you're driving, showering them, etc.) and not anything else (bed, toilet, etc.) Thank you!!! Love love your van setup!
Rina and Michael
We’re so glad this was helpful for you! Thank you!
Lisa DOLAN
Same. I’m showing two Rottweilers 😊
Goberian Chloe X
I love how you have the camera and the temp to monitor the dogs. Most people are not as efficient ! Well done you care for your fury friends as they should be x
Rina and Michael
Thank you! Its really important that they’re safe and happy when we’re traveling!