“Dog New Tricks” is track #9 on Garbage’s self-titled debut album.
Garbage later went in the studio to remix the track, calling the new mix “The Pal mix”, which was released on the “Stupid Girl” single. Live performances of the song were rather based on the remix than the album version.
[Verse 1]
I wish I had not woke up today
Everyone mistakes the things you say
Take the simple truth and twist it all around
Make it sound important and make it seem profound
[Chorus]
Dog new tricks, nothing you learn will stick
Dog new tricks, you make me feel so worthless
[Verse 2]
Everyone I know has gone away
Died or left or just forgot to stay
Sometimes took for granted, sometimes turned away
Sometimes didn't say what I meant to say
[Chorus]
Dog new tricks, nothing you learn will stick
Dog new tricks, you make me feel so worthless
[Post-Chorus]
(Nothin' you learn!)
(Nothin' you learn!)
(Nothin' you learn!)
(Nothin' you learn!)
[Verse 3]
I never would have pegged you for what you have become
Everyone lies, everyone cheats, not like you've done
[Chorus]
Dog new tricks, nothing you learn will stick (nothing will stick)
Dog new tricks, you make me feel so worthless (nothing will stick)
Dog new tricks (nothing will stick) nothing you learn will stick (nothing will stick)
Dog new tricks (nothing will stick) you make me feel so worthless (nothing will stick)
[Outro]
(Nothin' you learn!)
(Nothin' you learn!)
(Nothin' you learn!)
(Nothin' you learn!)
Dog New Tricks was written by Duke Erikson & Steve Marker & Butch Vig & Shirley Manson.
Dog New Tricks was produced by Garbage.
Garbage released Dog New Tricks on Tue Aug 15 1995.