In 2001, when Strapping Young Lad was done touring, Jed and Byron got Devin Townsend to produce their second album Legion of Flames, released on his label Hevy Devy Records. It was a big step-up from their previous album, with song parodies such as Gender of The Beast" (Number of The Beast, Iron Maiden), "Sodomanaz" (Go For a Soda, Kim Mitchell), and spoofing Metallica's "Master of Puppets" in the song "Evil Robots" with the line "Napster, Napster, where's the cash that I've been after?". The album also contained a straight-out cover of Joni Mitchell's "This Flight Tonight" with humorously altered lyrics.
In August 2007, Zimmers Hole signed with Century Media Records for the release of their third studio album. Byron and Jed had this to say:
“Now with Zimmers Hole signing a fresh, new deal with Century Media, we have decided to give this band our full and undivided attention. No more 'side-project' status here; the men of the HOLE are fired up like a city on fire and we entered Vancouver's famed Armoury Studios today to begin tracking the new release. [...] As you can see, it's all about having a good time with the HOLE. Make no mistake though, we are very serious about our love of metal; it made us who we are, and we wear our influences on our sleeves proudly. We are now more focused than ever before and are so excited about the new album. So excited in fact, that the combined length of our erections may just reach out and touch ya!”
Shortly after, drummer Steve left the band and in December 2007 was replaced by Gene Hoglan, another former Strapping Young Lad member. Gene joined in time to start the recordings for the new album. With this roster, Zimmers Hole now has 3 of 4 former SYL members, with Devin Townsend as vocal producer. The band entered Vancouver's Armoury Studios in the same month to record the album, entitled When You Were Shouting at the Devil... We Were in League with Satan released on March 11, 2008 through Century Media Records.
In an interview with MTV on April 2008, vocalist Chris Valagao explained the origin of the album's name:
“I believe David Vincent of Morbid Angel was having a conversation with one of the guys from Forbidden," he recalled. "They were drinking and fucking around, and they got into this argument over who's more metal. The dude from Forbidden, at one point, turned to Dave and said, "Dude, when you were shouting at the devil [a reference to Mötley Crüe], I was in league with Satan [a reference to Venom]," and Jed was in the room and picked up on that. So we started saying it as a joke. That little statement applies to a whole bunch of shit. Basically, "When you were a poseur, I was the real deal".
Doggy Style
Zimmers Hole Lyrics
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Doggie...
He's a legend on the internet
Doggie...
He's a canine porn star
Doggie...
This little pup will go far
They're shootin' video again
It's destined for Japan
Hey buddy, why don't you lean down
And give that little dog a hand...
Doggie...
He's always makin' poppa proud
Doggie...
He likes 'em with 8 tits
Doggie...
He takes man-sized shits
Doggie...
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
Doggie...
Lookin' out for pure-bred sluts
Doggie...
He's hangin' out with seymour butts
Doggie...
He's all done with common mutts
Doggie...
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
The lyrics to "Doggy Style" by Zimmers Hole are a tongue-in-cheek take on the subculture of bestiality pornography, with a focus on a particular dog that has gained fame as a star of the genre. The song's chorus repeats the word "doggie" several times, emphasizing the subject of the lyrics. The first verse introduces the dog as a "legend" on the internet, with his exploits being filmed for a Japanese audience. The second verse continues to describe the dog's sexual inclinations, with a preference for partners with multiple breasts and an ability to defecate in human proportions. The pre-chorus warns the listener that, by messing with this particular dog, they are "messing with a son of a bitch."
The final verse provides some additional context, with the dog seeking out "pure-bred sluts" and spending time with adult film performer Seymour Butts. Throughout the song, the lyrics playfully mock the taboo topic at hand, with winking references to the "little pup" going far, and "makin' poppa proud." The use of humor helps to defuse the potentially disturbing subject matter, reminding listeners that the song is ultimately a work of fiction and fiction alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Doggie...
The subject of the song is a dog
He's a legend on the internet
The dog is famous for starring in internet pornography
Doggie...
Repeating the chorus for emphasis
This little pup will go far
Despite his small size, the dog is destined for greatness
They're shootin' video again
The dog is currently filming another pornographic video
It's destined for Japan
The video will likely be sold in Japan, where there is a market for such content
Hey buddy, why don't you lean down
And give that little dog a hand...
The singer is encouraging the listener to participate in the sexual activity involving the dog
Doggie...
Repeating the chorus
He's always makin' poppa proud
The dog's owner is proud of his pornographic exploits
He likes 'em with 8 tits
The dog prefers female partners with an unusual number of breasts
He takes man-sized shits
The dog defecates in a manner typical of a human, likely due to his unusual diet
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
The artist is warning the listener to be careful, as they are dealing with a powerful and dangerous dog
Doggie...
Repeating the chorus
Lookin' out for pure-bred sluts
The dog has a preference for sexual partners of a certain breed or purity
He's hangin' out with seymour butts
The dog is socializing with individuals involved in the pornographic industry
He's all done with common mutts
The dog has no interest in mating with dogs of a more common breed or background
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
Repeating the warning to the listener
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mordred38
Hop ! One more star for you ;) ! HOLE IS THE LAW !!!! Great job on all your videos guy ! Metal on Metal
@VerginixAbbyAirsoft
Love this song. Only vid featuring it on Youtube....
@iankirkpatrick2230
This has been taken off Spotify :(