Written by: Rufus Thomas
Duration: 3:17
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Walkin’ the 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.
Mary Mac, all dressed in black
Silver buttons up and down her back
Hi, Ho from tip to toe
She-a broke the needle now
And she can’t sew
Walkin’ the dog
Just a-walkin’ your dog
Well if you don’t know how to do it
I’ll show you how to walk the dog
Ask my mama for a-fifteen cent
To see the elephant jump the fence
It jumped so high, it touched the sky
And Didn’t come back till the fourth of July
Walkin’ the dog
Just a-walkin’ your dog
Well if you don’t know how to do it
I’ll show you how to walk your dog
Mary Mary, quite contrary
How does your garden grow
With silver bells and itty bitty bitty white shells
And Pretty maids all in a row
Walkin’ the dog
Just a-walkin’ the dog
Well if you don’t know how to do it
I’ll show you how to walk the dog
Well if you don’t know how to do it
I’ll show you how to walk the dog