The band reunited in 2017, minus Petra. The reformed group released Old LP in 2019, with original drummer Maya Rudolph rejoining the group as a background vocalist.
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Never Say Never
that dog. Lyrics
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as a bat
and still knew
where you were at
i was deaf
and dumb
and still knew
that you're the only one.
at your door
and still know
what you're looking for.
i could wait
in your line
and if you had no money
i would give you my last dime.
i never
(never, never)
took it out
no, i never
(never, never)
took it out on you
no, i never
(never say never)
take it out on you.
no, i never
(never, never, never)
took it out
(never, never, never)
no, i never
(never, never, never)
take it out on you
never say never
never say never
never say never
never say never
In "Never Say Never" by that dog., the singer emphasizes her unwavering commitment and loyalty to her lover despite their imperfections and challenges they face in the relationship. The singer describes a scenario where she feels disabled as a bat, blind and deaf, yet still able to sense her lover's whereabouts and understand their emotions as the only one who matters to her. She further explains that she would do anything for her lover, even if it means giving her last dime. The chorus "never say never" repeats throughout the song, indicating that the singer will never give up on her lover or the relationship, no matter what happens.
Overall, the lyrics express a deep and abiding love and loyalty, driven by the belief that "never giving up" is the key to the growth and longevity of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
i was blind
Even though I had no idea about the situation, I had a sense of where you were.
as a bat
I was completely oblivious to what is happening around me, but deep down inside, I still knew.
and still knew
Despite my disability, I still had a sense of where you are and how you feel.
where you were at
I had a sense of your whereabouts, in spite of being unaware of the situation.
i was deaf
Although I cannot hear, I was still aware of the situation that was happening.
and dumb
Even though I don't have any eloquence, I still knew that it was only you that I wanted.
that you're the only one.
I knew that you are the only person for me even though I lacked the ability to communicate.
i could show up
Even if I turn up unannounced, I would still understand what you need.
at your door
If I came to your residence without notice, I would still know what you're expecting from me.
and still know
I always had an awareness of what you were searching for.
what you're looking for.
I knew what you wanted, even though I didn't know how to say it.
i could wait
Even if I had to stand in line, I would have willingly done that.
in your line
If I had to queue, I would patiently wait until it was my turn.
and if you had no money
Even if you had no funds, I would still give my last penny to you.
i would give you my last dime.
I would even give all my money to you, just to ensure that you're comfortable.
i never
There has never been a time that I did that.
(never, never)
Never before, and never again.
took it out
I never vented out my frustrations or anger on you.
on you
It was never my intention to hurt you or take my frustrations out on you.
no, i never
I wouldn't do that for anything in the world.
(never say never)
We may face difficult situations in life, but I will never let anything change how I feel about you.
never say never
I promise that I will always be here for you, no matter what the future holds.
never say never
I will always love and cherish you, and I will never stop showing it.
never say never
I will never give up, and I will never stop loving you like I do now.
never say never
No matter what happens in the future, I will never stop fighting for us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANNA JEANETTE WARONKER
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@perplexedcatstudio3285
Someone dropped the ball in promoting these ladies it seems. This is high quality indie pop/rock confection and their more aggressive power pop is also killer.
@drinkclintons2058
It’s never too late to discover a band you missed the first time around. I’m loving every one of their songs.
@StevieDamnit
Only reason I even knew about them then was because of their "Hey Old Timer" video being shown on Beavis & Butthead, and I think I saw this video once late at night. Apparently(according to what people mentioned before in the comments), they weren't as well promoted by their record company.
@donaldfoster3291
good job
@wailakiyt
This is a great tune and I love the subtle video too. Hadens you are very talented songwriters and players / singers!
@kabpoetry
I have, and always will love That Dog. So. Frickin'. GOOD! Everyone loves the Haden sisters, but how about some love for Anna? She's terrific! Also, I was so lucky to have seen them live on the tour for this album (opening for Matthew Sweet) because their harmonies live are EVEN BETTER. Holy crap, some of the best I've ever heard live...right up there with Jess & Holly from Lucius.
@jasonlogan2411
This entire album is fantastic.
@greenwave819
I told my stereo to store it in RAM
@KodeLiMe
It's one of my favorites of all time and I've only met one person who knew who they are.
@RobPtak
I can say with absolute 100% certainty the musicianship of this group, both core members and the people they played with live at times was serious professional top level playing. :)