Dog Person

from Year of the Dog by The Mild Animals

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My dad was so forgetful in the head
"Think before you speak" mom always said
Adjust the volume knob for the third time today
I let my running mouth get away

They told me you can't change the wood you're cut from

I've always been a dog person
But I could use a cat to catch my tongue
When it gets too close to my foot
My loud mouth begins to widen
And I can't help but be high strung
I need someone grounded when I can't stay put

My dad was so forgetful in the head
I forgot to wash behind my ears like mom always said
Adjust the bunny ears for the fifth time today
All of the white noise is driving me insane

They told me something else, but I didn't stop to listen

I've always been a dog person
But I could use a cat to catch my tongue
When it gets too close to my foot
My loud mouth begins to widen
And I can't help but be high strung
I need someone grounded when I can't stay put

White noise, white lies
My quick wits will be my own demise
Wide mouth, wide eyes
This overconfidence is just a disguise
So send someone to exonerate me
If I hurt your feelings, please don't berate me
Mom always told me ignorance is bliss
And Captain Backfire can't prepare me for this
My sharp tongue cut me again just for fun
I'm not one for stitches, so I'll let it run

I've always been a dog person
But I could use a cat to catch my tongue
When it gets too close to my foot
My loud mouth begins to widen
And I can't help but be high strung
I need someone grounded when I can't stay put (x2)

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from Year of the Dog, released May 26, 2018

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