Dog Tagged
Urban Clearway Lyrics


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(CD)
Gotta work hard, Punch in my card
Put my leash on (whip) must work faster
Gotta watch the stats, while I'm chained to the fax
Sit down and obey my master
Gotta run real fast, 'Til I'm home at last
So I can get on with my life now
No time for sleep, Gotta work & eat
Gotta fit this all in somehow!

(CD & Jed)
(Bridge:)
Woah woah, woah woaaaaah
Woah woah, woah woaaaaah
Woah woah, woah woaaaaah

(CD)
Gotta roll over and play dead
If I want my measly pay cheque
Gotta do everything the rich man sez
My finances he can just wreck?
Better clear the room, we gotta meet up soon
Only 4 hours for recording
Better edit it soon, can't live by the moon
Gotta get up for work in the morning

(CD & Jed)
(Bridge:)
Woah woah, woah woaaaaah
Woah woah, woah woaaaaah
Woah woah, woah woaaaaah

(Jed)
(Chorus:)
Don't give in
Start living
We can win this war
We're dog tagged
Bound & gagged
Ain't gonna fight for them no more

(CD)
Gotta do as I'm told, & Put my life on hold
No emails calls or contact
Gotta pay my tax, face up to the facts
My life's here in their contract
Gotta turn our home, into a studio
On a chance that we might make it




No point denying, we gotta keep trying
Cos I don't think I can take it

Overall Meaning

The song "Dog Tagged" by Urban Clearway is a satirical commentary on the struggles of the working class who are trapped in a cycle of work with no time for themselves. The song starts with the line "Gotta work hard, Punch in my card, Put my leash on (whip) must work faster," which sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is talking about the pressure of work and how they are chained to their desk, much like a dog on a leash. The line "Gotta watch the stats, while I'm chained to the fax, Sit down and obey my master" portrays the feeling of being a slave to the job and having to work under strict rules.


The lyrics of the song sarcastically show the plight of the working class who have no time for themselves. The lines "Gotta run real fast, 'Til I'm home at last, So I can get on with my life now, No time for sleep, Gotta work & eat, Gotta fit this all in somehow!" highlight the lack of work-life balance and how work controls almost every aspect of their life. It's only when they reach home after a hard day's work that they can start their life.


The bridge, "Woah woah, woah woaaaaah," is a chant that depicts the frustrations of the working class. The chorus, sung by Jed, encourages the audience not to give in and to start living. The line "We're dog tagged, Bound & gagged, Ain't gonna fight for them no more" represents the harsh reality that the working-class has lost their freedom to the work culture.


Overall, with its rich language and powerful commentary, "Dog Tagged" is a protest song that reflects the pain, frustration and struggle of the majority of the population.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta work hard, Punch in my card
I have to put in a lot of effort to succeed and ensure I show up on time to work.


Put my leash on (whip) must work faster
I need to work harder and move quicker, obeying my superior's authority and following their demands.


Gotta watch the stats, while I'm chained to the fax
While limited to my office with my mind on my numbers, I feel trapped by my daily routine as dictated by my job's obligations.


Sit down and obey my master
I need to submit to my higher-ups as they instruct me to do their bidding.


Gotta run real fast, 'Til I'm home at last
I must work diligently until the day is through and it's time to go back to my personal life.


So I can get on with my life now
I need to get my job done before I can enjoy my free time and do things that make me happy.


No time for sleep, Gotta work & eat
I don't have the luxury of rest or taking breaks to sustain myself; I have to constantly work and eat while I can.


Gotta fit this all in somehow!
I need to find a way to juggle my personal responsibilities and my obligations at work.


Gotta roll over and play dead
I have to be submissive and obedient to my authoritative figures as part of upholding my end of the power dynamic.


If I want my measly pay cheque
I need to abide by the rules and play it safe in order to keep my modest salary.


Gotta do everything the rich man sez
I have to follow the orders and accommodate the interests of the wealthy individual that holds power over me.


My finances he can just wreck?
My boss can hurt my financial stability and security without much effort or repercussion on their part.


Better clear the room, we gotta meet up soon
We need to find a private space to convene and talk through our plans and strategies.


Only 4 hours for recording
We have a limited amount of time for recording, which puts added pressure on us to use our time efficiently and effectively.


Better edit it soon, can't live by the moon
We have a deadline to meet and can't miss it or delay the final production just because we're constrained by some outside factor.


Gotta get up for work in the morning
We need to make sure we wake up early enough for our respective jobs that no doubt take up most of our waking hours.


Gotta do as I'm told, & Put my life on hold
I have to follow orders and put anything related to my personal life on the back burner while I focus solely on my job's demands.


No emails calls or contact
I can't let anything or anyone distract me from my obligations to my job - no communication that isn't work-related.


Gotta pay my tax, face up to the facts
I need to be responsible and pay my taxes despite how little time, energy, or money I have left after fulfilling other obligations.


My life's here in their contract
My life belongs to my job instead of being my own - I'm controlled by my binding agreement with my employer.


Gotta turn our home, into a studio
We have to convert our living space into a recording studio to take advantage of potential opportunities to further our careers.


On a chance that we might make it
Despite the uncertainty and risk, we must take advantage of potential opportunities that are presented to us that might lead to greater success.


No point denying, we gotta keep trying
We can't be deterred by failure and need to keep working hard to achieve our goals and aspirations.


Cos I don't think I can take it
If we don't push ourselves to make it big, then we'll be forced to suffer through our unfulfilling jobs and the restrictions they put on our lives, which is almost unbearable at times.


Don't give in
We shouldn't let pressure or expectations get the best of us and should stay true to our own values and beliefs.


Start living
We should prioritize enjoying life and achieving our own personal goals, rather than only focusing on our job's demands.


We can win this war
We are capable of overcoming the requirements and pressures of our everyday jobs in order to carve out a meaningful, fulfilling existence for ourselves outside of just our professions.


We're dog tagged
We may feel we're controlled and stuck by the circumstances of our jobs and the needs of our employers.


Bound & gagged
We aren't entirely free to be ourselves or act on our own accord because our position in society inevitably involves constraints and limitations.


Ain't gonna fight for them no more
We won't put in extra effort and struggle just to satisfy the ego and goals of others, especially when it doesn't align with our own personal aspirations or values.




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MythicPlague

Thank you for your service and for showing us a little bit about how you train and become proficient in your art of war. I hope for a time when your services will never be needed but until that time I am thankful for the men and women who protect the United States and our allies. I wish beyond anything else to have been able to serve my country in a military role. Instead it was security and other such but I still wish I would have had the honor of working with the most amazing people in the world. I do have a strategy that no one ever thought of in clearing a room.

Ok you getting ready for your op. Your at the plane readying up in the C-130 or a C-17, C-5. Your all set night raid.
Your breacher stands to the ready you blow the door.
Toss in concussion or flashbangs.
Send in the fat man who was drinking nothing but tap beer all night and day.
who only rested after eating large amounts of sauerkraut and braughtworsts. He unleashes Beer farts which along with the flashbangs and the concessive grenades would incapacite any person who has never smelt something like that before.

I know I once cleared a bar and I weighed 155 pounds at 6 foot 1 inches. it was a good 400 cubic feet I cleared.

I was not trying to make fun of what you do or what anyone does. I hope you take it with the good intention of trying to get you to laugh. I can only imagine what you and your men/women go through. Thank you for doing that in so we do not have to. I love each and everyone one of you. Your the true Americans those that serve with honor and love this country as much as we love you all.



All comments from YouTube:

J. Peace O

Thank you for your service! But why in the world are you exposing all our elite force's methods and expertise for all our enemies to master?

Liam McGuire

@J. Peace O This comment along with your first one is completely unnecessary. If you're asking stuff like this, you should watch Mr Beast instead. Have a good one

J. Peace O

@Liam McGuire Muslims? Really? That's so yesterday. Talking about the Chicoms.

Snow Mexican

@Liam McGuire Whyd you have to specify muslim?

wyomarine

@Tactical Rifleman Yup.
7 yrs USMC and a couple with Recon. These fk'n kids on here shred my ass with their superior knowledge, even calling me a liar for trying to educate them vs the internet and YT BS. Would be nice to meet them all some day, you know, just to say thanks.

JoSE GOmeZ

@Mario Dario ya dude your talking about people that train for this ever single day haha

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MrGallbladder

There is a better way to turn a corner. You switch to third person view and pan the camera over. That way you can see around the corner without physically walking out.

R00KangaR00

activate Walls and prefire all the hard feeding scrubs who press W into your team

steveolive214

true af

Rich

Duh…

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