Shelter Dog

From the album: Limbic Pulse

Intro - instrumental

Verse 1
Grieving in an ice cold cage,
They left me behind,
Surrounded by this darkness.
I am a good dog.

Chorus
Here am I,
All by myself,
I don't know why.
I am a good dog.

Verse 2
I hear the other voices
Crying out for help,
Trying to sleep forever.
I am a good dog.

Chorus
Why am I
All by myself?
Do you know why?
I am a good dog.

Verse 3
Caretaker meets the basic needs.
Where are the friendly faces
Of my real family?
I am a good dog.

Chorus
Here am I,
All by myself,
I don't know why.
I am a good dog.

Verse 4
Days pass, nights pass,
A kind person,
A brief walk.
I am a good dog.

Chorus
Why am I
All by myself?
Do you know why?
I am a good dog.

Bridge
Just as I surrender,
A family enters.
Is it mine?
A child approaches,
They really see.
I am a good dog.

Verse 5
My cage wide open,
Freedom calling,
I rise to the occasion.
I am a good dog.

Verse 6
My heart is racing,
Can I leave this cage behind
And join my family?
I am a good dog.

Virtuoso solo - instrumental

Outro

I know why,
I am a good dog.

And join my family,
I am a good dog.

I know why,
I am a good dog.

Outro - instrumental

Musical style concepts

Uptempo new-wave & trip hop mix featuring low-pitched female voice. Frustrated about being in a shelter. Building up to a firm resolution in the last third. Howling dogs in the background.

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