Dog Days
sub-urban tribe Lyrics
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pushed her breast in my face
she said "you wanna bite, boy?"
started swinging her waist
Hot summer hits you like a hammer
the heat is overhelming
like junkies crowd goes around
seeking for relief
please let this be a dream
Dog days
She came all over me
I threw her to the floor
she said "you are a creep, boy!"
before slamming the door
Dog days
give a mind it's own play
it takes over
the lust for life again
The lyrics to Sub-Urban Tribe's song "Dog Days" describe a sexual encounter that takes place during the hot summer months. The singer describes a woman who enters his room and aggressively comes on to him, pushing her breast in his face and inviting him to "bite." Despite the intense heat and atmosphere of desperation that surrounds them, the singer and the woman engage in a physical encounter that is simultaneously desirable and repellent. The singer throws the woman to the floor after she insults him, and she leaves in a huff.
The song is an evocative exploration of the animalistic, primal nature of sexual desire, which can be heightened during times of extreme heat or stress. The woman's behavior is seen as a manifestation of this animalistic urge, as she swings her waist and taunts the singer with her sexuality. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "dog days," suggests that this primal urge is a part of our nature that we cannot control or escape; instead, it takes over and gives our minds their own play, driving us to seek out pleasure even in the most uncomfortable or dangerous circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
She crashed in my room
A woman entered the singer's room without permission or invitation.
pushed her breast in my face
The woman was aggressive and sexually forward, intimidating the singer with her bodily advances.
she said "you wanna bite, boy?"
The woman propositioned the singer for sex, objectifying him as an animal or object to satisfy her desires.
started swinging her waist
The woman began dancing and moving her hips as a seductive gesture, further advancing her sexual intentions.
Hot summer hits you like a hammer
The intense heat of the summer season weighs heavily upon the artist and others, causing discomfort and distress.
the heat is overhelming
The heat is so intense that it makes it difficult to function or think clearly.
like junkies crowd goes around
People move around in a state of desperation, like addicts searching for their next fix.
seeking for relief
People look for ways to alleviate the physical or emotional pressure of the summer season.
waiting it to ease
People hope and anticipate for the heat to become less severe or unbearable.
please let this be a dream
The artist wishes that the current situation was not real, hoping for it to pass like a nightmare.
Dog days
The current period of time is characterized by oppressive heat, discomfort, and stress.
She came all over me
The woman continues to pursue the artist despite his reluctance or discomfort.
I threw her to the floor
The singer physically resists and pushes the woman away, trying to escape her advances or assert his own boundaries.
she said "you are a creep, boy!"
The woman responds to the singer's rejection with hostility and insults, trying to shame him for not complying with her wishes.
before slamming the door
The woman exits the singer's room in a dramatic and forceful way, leaving behind a chaotic and uncomfortable atmosphere.
give a mind it's own play
The artist encourages the listener/readers to embrace their own individuality and curiosity, to explore and fulfill their desires without shame or fear.
it takes over
The act of surrendering to one's own desires and passions is so powerful that it can overwhelm or consume a person's consciousness or sense of self.
the lust for life again
By embracing one's own desires and passions, a person can experience a renewed sense of vitality and energy, finding pleasure and meaning in the act of living.
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.