Bonus Track
To The Dogs Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I don't really like saying this,
But I don't see the point in anything.
I just don't want to play it:
This lifelong game of struggling

If it's sunshine or grey,
It makes no difference to me,
You can't brighten my day –
You don't see what I see.

Seems like everything around us is falling down.
I refuse to just smile and walk by.
When the whole world won't get along in any way
It feels so hard to try.

Can't you see the unrest?
Getting kicked in the streets for protesting?
The dissent and unhappiness:
Getting disappeared just for speaking.
All the fires are spreading
And the floods sweep away what's left behind.
But we're told to keep quiet –
I just can't hold in what's on my mind.

I can't see past the noise,
I wish I was as blind.
I wish I didn't care,
I wish I didn't mind.

Seems like everything around us is falling down.
I refuse to just smile and walk by.
When the whole world won't get along in any way
It feels so hard to try.


It's no use claiming ignorance:
You won't move on if you don't try.
I wish I was a better optimist,
But in these times I can't accept the lies.
I know it isn't easy,
But I don't want to look back with despair.
We need actions not promises.
We just all need to show that we can care.

We'll keep struggling on, even though it's tough.
We're the real ones in charge: we'll say when it's enough.
I want to be proven wrong, I don't just want to complain,
Before it's too late I want to see we can change.

Just look at everything around us that's falling down:
We cannot just smile and walk by.
There is no second chance to put all this right,
This is our chance to try.
Seems like everything around us is falling down.
I refuse to just smile and walk by.




When the whole world won't get along in any way
It feels so hard to try.

Overall Meaning

The song "Bonus Track" by To The Dogs expresses frustration and disillusionment with the state of the world. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and a lack of motivation to participate in the struggles of life. The singer feels indifferent towards both positive and negative experiences, as nothing seems to make a difference in their perspective. They long for a release from the constant game of struggle that life seems to be.


The song also touches on the socio-political climate, highlighting the unrest and discontent that exists in society. The lines about getting kicked in the streets for protesting and being disappeared for speaking indicate the suppression of dissent and the alarming levels of inequality and injustice. The singer recognizes the widespread fires and floods as metaphorical representations of the deterioration of society, while they are urged to remain silent about their own thoughts and feelings.


Despite the overwhelming challenges and feelings of powerlessness, the song emphasizes the importance of not turning a blind eye and instead taking action. The singer urges others to acknowledge the unrest and strive for change. They reject complacency and emphasize the need for genuine care and action rather than empty promises.


Overall, "Bonus Track" conveys a deep sense of frustration and disillusionment with the state of the world, while also urging listeners to rise above it and work towards a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't really like saying this,
I feel hesitant about expressing my thoughts and concerns.


But I don't see the point in anything.
I struggle to find purpose or meaning in life.


I just don't want to play it:
I am tired of participating in this game called life.


This lifelong game of struggling
Life feels like an ongoing battle and hardship.


If it's sunshine or grey,
Whether it's a happy or sad day,


It makes no difference to me,
It doesn't affect my mood or outlook.


You can't brighten my day –
You are unable to bring joy or positivity into my life.


You don't see what I see.
You lack understanding of my perspective and experiences.


Seems like everything around us is falling down.
It appears that the world is in a state of decay and chaos.


I refuse to just smile and walk by.
I won't pretend everything is fine and ignore the problems.


When the whole world won't get along in any way
In a world where there is constant conflict and division


It feels so hard to try.
It becomes incredibly challenging to make an effort.


Can't you see the unrest?
Can't you observe the social and political unrest?


Getting kicked in the streets for protesting?
People are facing violence for expressing their dissent through protests.


The dissent and unhappiness:
The disagreement and lack of contentment:


Getting disappeared just for speaking.
People are being forcefully silenced and disappearing for voicing their opinions.


All the fires are spreading
Metaphorical fires of chaos and destruction are escalating.


And the floods sweep away what's left behind.
The metaphorical floods wash away any remnants of stability.


But we're told to keep quiet –
Society expects us to remain silent and passive.


I just can't hold in what's on my mind.
I cannot suppress or keep my thoughts and feelings concealed.


I can't see past the noise,
I am unable to see through the chaos and distractions.


I wish I was as blind.
I wish I could be ignorant of the problems and troubles.


I wish I didn't care,
I wish I could be indifferent and apathetic.


I wish I didn't mind.
I wish I could overlook and disregard everything.


It's no use claiming ignorance:
Pretending to be unaware of the issues is ineffective.


You won't move on if you don't try.
Progress and change cannot happen without making an effort.


I wish I was a better optimist,
I desire to have a more positive outlook on life.


But in these times I can't accept the lies.
During this period, I cannot tolerate the deceit and falsehoods.


I know it isn't easy,
I understand that it's challenging.


But I don't want to look back with despair.
I don't want to reflect on the past with hopelessness.


We need actions not promises.
We require tangible actions, not mere words.


We just all need to show that we can care.
We simply need to demonstrate our compassion and concern.


We'll keep struggling on, even though it's tough.
We will continue to persevere despite the difficulties.


We're the real ones in charge: we'll say when it's enough.
We hold the true power and authority; we will decide when to stop.


I want to be proven wrong, I don't just want to complain,
I desire to discover evidence that contradicts my doubts, not just vent my frustrations.


Before it's too late I want to see we can change.
I wish to witness a transformation before it becomes irreversible.


Just look at everything around us that's falling down:
Take a moment to observe the deterioration and collapse.


We cannot just smile and walk by.
We cannot simply pretend everything is fine and ignore the issues.


There is no second chance to put all this right,
We don't have another opportunity to correct these problems.


This is our chance to try.
This is our opportunity to make an effort and initiate change.


When the whole world won't get along in any way
In a world where there is constant conflict and division


It feels so hard to try.
It becomes incredibly challenging to make an effort.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

phantom Shadow69

Why is this girl not popular yet? SHES AMAZING! I just found you, you're awesome! I full-on support you.

OrdinaryYoutubeChannel

"This isn't on the internet"

Amateur Botanist

This song is what I needed after listing to No Dogs Allowed 5 times in one day

amelia

Incredible!! I love you so much never stop doing what you’re doing 💕💕💕

Jessiii

I love your music and its gotten me through a lot of school work. I hope to one day see it live.

Isaac

Thank you for this!
(Also, you're by far my favourite artist, keep up the great work!)

isabelle

just popping in to say i love ur music sidney!

June

So darn amazing! Such an absolute bop!

rachel lyon

how come i listened to this once and now its stuck in my head, what a bop

TeHee Petey

any plans to sell them online would love to buy one

More Comments

More Versions