The Dog Is Black
UNKLE Lyrics
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I need to be tied to the ground
When I get this feeling
I feel it just behind my back
I call it a dog
I call it a dog
The dog is black
When I feel it crawling
I feel it just behind my back
Close me off my right and noble track
Close me off my right and noble track
Will I ever get back?
Will I ever get back?
They don't haunt you, yes
Will I ever get back?
Will I ever get back?
They don't haunt you, oh
Show me
How small steps set me free
When I know you're coming I stand up so I can fight back
I call it a dog
I call it a dog
The dog is black
Steer me through,
I know you're stuck here too
When I feel you coming I stand up so I can attack
Will I ever get back?
Will I ever get back?
They don't haunt you, yes
Will I ever get back?
Will I ever get back?
They don't haunt you, yeah
The lyrics of UNKLE's song The Dog is Black convey a sense of fear and anxiety that comes from feeling like one is being followed or haunted by something dark and sinister. The singer begs to be held down and tied to the ground, perhaps in an attempt to ground themselves and stay rooted in reality when the fear becomes overwhelming. They describe the source of their fear as a dog, but specifically, a black dog, which is often seen as a symbol of depression or looming danger.
As the song progresses, the singer notes how everyone in the town needs to come together to fight this fear, suggesting that it is a common experience. They still feel the dog crawling just behind their back, threatening to throw them off their "right and noble track". They wonder if they will ever be able to escape from this fear, but recognize that it does not haunt everyone in the same way.
The singer then pleads for someone to show them how to take small steps to be free from this fear, but also acknowledges that they feel the need to stand up and fight back when they know the danger is coming. In the end, they still refer to this fear as "the dog", perhaps indicating that it is an ongoing battle to keep it at bay and to maintain their own sense of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me down
I need to be grounded, anchored to the earth to keep me from being overwhelmed by this feeling.
I need to be tied to the ground
I need to be held down so that I can feel safe and secure.
When I get this feeling
This intense feeling is overwhelming and takes over my entire being.
I feel it just behind my back
This feeling lurks just below the surface, waiting to take control.
I call it a dog
This feeling can be represented by a dog - something that can be tamed but still has the potential to be unleashed.
I call it a dog
I can't escape from this feeling - it's always with me, like a loyal companion.
The dog is black
This feeling is dark and mysterious, like a black dog in the dark.
The whole town needs us here to get down
Everyone in this town needs to come together to overcome the challenges we face.
When I feel it crawling
This feeling creeps up on me slowly and insidiously.
Close me off my right and noble track
This feeling can derail me from my goals, leading me away from the path I had set for myself.
Will I ever get back?
I wonder if I'll ever be able to return to normalcy and escape from this feeling.
They don't haunt you, yes
Some people are lucky enough to never be bothered by this feeling.
Show me
Teach me how to deal with this feeling and overcome it.
How small steps set me free
Making small changes in my life can have a big impact in helping me overcome this feeling.
When I know you're coming I stand up so I can fight back
When I feel this feeling approaching, I prepare to face it head-on and fight against it.
Steer me through,
Guide me through this difficult time.
I know you're stuck here too
You understand what I'm going through and can help me overcome it.
Will I ever get back?
Once again, I wonder if I'll ever be able to escape this feeling.
They don't haunt you, yes
Once again, some lucky people don't have to deal with this feeling.
Will I ever get back?
I can't help but wonder if I'll ever be free of this feeling.
They don't haunt you, yeah
Once more, some people are free of this feeling while I continue to struggle with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Lavelle, James Gabriel Leo Lavelle, James Hosmer Griffith, Liela Moss, Pablo Spencer Clements
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