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This song was originally released as a B-Side on the “California Über Alles” 7 inch single.
It was later re-released on the Singles and B-Sides album “Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death” in 1987.
Biafra wrote the song based on a guy in Boulder, Colorado, who, when walking his dogs, would stare at...
[Verse 1]
I am no one
But I'm well known
For I am the man with the dogs
I stare at you shopping
Watch while you're walking
Two dogs run around your toes
[Verse 2]
You turn around
Two eyes break you down
"Now, who does that guy think he's starin' at?"
Stop in your tracks
You're being laughed at
You armored ego is nude
[Chorus]
And I do and I do
Crack up 'cause I'm getting to you
I see you, I see you
And you're pretty self-conscious, too
[Interlude]
Uh-huh
Yeah, yeah
[Verse 3]
Down to your church
I'm looking for victims
Spell of the man with the dogs
I'll haunt you
And follow you to work
That ghost is back again
[Verse 4]
Creep into you
I won't go away
You're taking yourself too seriously
I smile as you frown
And turn to walk away
Your habits for all to see
[Chorus]
I see a shrew, I see you
And the rodent things you do
You see you, I see you
And you're pretty self-conscious, too
[Bridge]
And I'm gonna crack your mask
Yeah, and I'm gonna laugh
Open wide, yeah!
Aw, yeah!
[Verse 5]
Saw you again
You'll see me tomorrow
Curse of the man with the dogs
You may not like me
You won't forget me
Not safe even in Walgreens
[Verse 6]
They've seen me
Ask your friends
"Oh, I know him"
Seen, but I'm never heard by your lot
A stare is worth a thousand biting phrases
See how stupid you are?
[Chorus]
I dare you, I dare you
To erase my laser tattoo
You see you, you see you
And you're pretty self-conscious, too
[Bridge]
And I'm gonna crack your mask
Yeah, and I'm gonna laugh
What's inside? Is it pubic hair?
Is it cobweb air? I bet you just don't care...
[Outro]
As you go to work, and you cash your check
You come home, and you got enough to pay the rent
Turn on the TV with the football game
Tell your kids to shut up and go away
Close your eyes when you see me on your sidewalk
That does not sound like us
While you and your wretched corporation lies
Are slowly disintegrated into ashes
Ashes, ashes, ashes
And we all fall down
The Man with the Dogs was written by Jello Biafra.
The Man with the Dogs was produced by Dead Kennedys.