Lyrical Breakdown of That's My Dog - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "That's My Dog" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how DMX weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "That's My Dog" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that DMX employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to DMX's narrative.

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Woo, zone (what, what) DMX (what, what) Ruff Ryders (what) Here we go (what) Yeah (what, what) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (dog) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah, that's my dog, yeah (here we go) Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (bounce), that's my dog, yeah (bounce) That's my dog, yeah (bounce), that's my dog, yeah (dance) That's my dog, yeah (yeah), that's my dog, yeah (woah) That's my dog, yeah (woo), that's my dog, yeah (woo-woo) This is dog for life, somethin' you don't know about No pot to piss in, no window to throw it out You know what we do to bitch ass niggas, we ho 'em out You ain't gotta worry 'bout the score, we gon' blow 'em out Earl, David, Jason, gotta be Sean That's the keep-on keepin' up, I gotta get on In the hood right now when the economy strong These my niggas that I'm talkin' 'bout, follow the song (listen) Yeah, everybody wanna be down, they playin' spades To me, all y'all niggas is clowns playin' charades (clowns) You hit a couple chicks in town playin' with AIDS It's hot over there, my nigga play in the shade (yeah) You see we playin' with bullets, y'all playin' with blades No handguns, we all playin' with K's If one of these niggas, I come with fuckin' grenades (boom) Exactly how many times do I have to say That's my dog, yeah, yeah (woof), that's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (dog) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (uh-huh), that's my dog, yeah (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah, that's my dog, yeah (here we go) Ayo, we ain't cool like that homie, we barely even talk (facts) Every rapper ain't close 'cause they comin' out New York I ain't get a call from you when my mom was in the morgue Or a nigga needed money, so how the fuck is you my dog? Got a lil' older, seen shit for what it was Yeah, I know you longer but I like him for what he does No talk, .38 revolver just because Straight liquor, that cranberry fuckin' up my balls That's my dog, yeah, we done got it off the ground Turned it to Ruff Ryders, gave niggas a new sound You heard I was from Yonkers like it was a new town Who lookin' at these labels, like "Who the fuck is these new clowns?" Silverback nigga, can't wait for me to fall Same time the bitches can't wait for me to call These hatin' motherfuckers I be tryin' to avoid Let's do it for Breonna, let's do this shit for Floyd That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (dog) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah, that's my dog, yeah (here we go) You can feel the love or all the evil that men do Either playin' God or a dog that needs a menu I was born a wolf, my nigga, let me continue Come from a town where niggas fly out the window Either they got thrown or the dust did it Nah, the knife didn't kill him but the rust did it Lookin' at the new McLaren, need a clutch in it The gun probably got a homi' but I fucks with it (I fucks with it) All these niggas been my dogs since the low-life days (my dogs) Got a forty-five, shit'll probably blow like haze You don't want a homi', you should let me go my way I'm like doughboy, you gon' wanna roll like trey (yeah) All my niggas know the ticket on the heroin price Every bar that I say is sort of like Klondike (ha) Yeah, that's cold motherfucker, get a hold motherfucker (get a hold) That's my dog, if he asked, I'll take your soul motherfucker That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (dog) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah, that's my dog, yeah (here we go) It just takes one shot from one gun by one dude A reason to get it, what's up? Fuck you You know how a nigga move, that's how a nigga move Fuckin' snake, you shoulda ate when your plate had food I'ma say what the fuck I want, let it do what it do And wherever the fuck you at now, we comin' through I ain't playin' with you niggas, I got kids your age I ain't your father that shoulda stayed, too late, you shoulda prayed You ain't know motherfucker? I'm from the home of the brave Where we played in the mountains 'cause we lived in the cave When I came into the game, I crashed with a wave I'm the best, it's somethin' that I'm takin' to the grave Motherfuckers' jeans is too tight to be fuckin' with dog So stop fuckin' with me 'cause I ain't fuckin' with y'all I might have dropped the ball, but I got it right back My man dove for the out of bounds save and shot it right back That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (dog) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (oh), that's my dog, yeah (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah, that's my dog, yeah (here we go) Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes Do it for the have-nots, do it for the lowlifes (yeah) That's my dog, yeah, yeah (bounce), that's my dog, yeah (bounce) That's my dog, yeah (bounce, that's my dog, yeah (dance) That's my dog, yeah (yeah), that's my dog, yeah (woah) That's my dog, yeah (woo), that's my dog, yeah (yeah, yeah)