Written by: THOMAS B HAMILTON, STEVEN TYLER
Duration: 4:13
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘The Reason a Dog’ by Aerosmith. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Aerosmith or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
You keep knockin’ but you can’t come in
The way you love I adore
You always come never know where you been
But a-now I’m here baby to even the score
You’re up, you’re down
You’re always running in place
Triathlon if you please
You’re always beggin’ me for a taste
But I ain’t up to snuff if you sneeze
Yak yak yak
Lord you give me the bends
Heads and tails
You’re all out of love
[Chorus:]
Like the reason a dog
Has so many friends
He wags his tail instead of his tongue
Your older sister
She’s a lot like you
She likes to grab my microphone
Now there ain’t too much she won’t do
Especially when we’re all alone
You’re up, you’re down
You’re always runnin’ in place
Triathlon if you please
Her mind’s on rewind and erase
You might get shot, babe
When you’re shootin’ the breeze
Yak yak yak
Lord you give me bends
You’re heads and tails
Are calling for love
[Chorus x2]
Your older sister
She’s a lot like you
And there ain’t too much she won’t do
There’s always something
That you got to say
I lose my mind and then I surely fade away, yeah
Yak yak yak
Lord you give me the bends
You’re heads and tails
Now look what you done
[Chorus x2]