Cuomo mentioned the song title “I Want a Dog” to users of the website Riverchat on April 15, 2021, indicating that it was planned for the winter-themed segment of Weezer’s forthcoming 2022 album project, SZNZ. Cuomo asked users, “I’ve release[sic] piece of the pie, right? Does the verse melody and c...
[Verse 1]
I want a dog
To curl up beside me
I want a dog
'Cause he would keep me company
I want a dog
'Cause he would look out for me
Cheer me up
When I don't think I'll make it
[Verse 2]
I want a dog
'Cause he'd try to lick my face
And he would smile
When I get home to my place
I want a dog
'Cause sometimes humans
Hold it all inside
I need to feel connected
[Chorus]
I made the wrong choice
Now I must pay the price
Trapped in my body and my own mind
[Verse 3]
I want a dog
To lead me to the backyard
And fetch the ball
As if he was my lifeguard
I want a dog
To softly walk beside mе
Guide me home
I wish I had a dog
[Verse 4]
Wе're keeping score
We are all rational agents
We make our deals
To try to get more famous
I made my bed
Now I am gonna lie in it
That's what I get
I just wish I had a dog
[Chorus]
I made the wrong choice
Now I must pay the price
Trapped in my body and my own mind
I made the wrong choice
Now I must pay the price
Trapped in my body and my own mind
[Outro]
I want a dog
I Want a Dog was written by Rivers Cuomo.
I Want a Dog was produced by Suzy Shinn & James Flannigan & Rivers Cuomo.
Weezer released I Want a Dog on Wed Dec 21 2022.