Like a Dog
Powderfinger
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In all that he takes in all that he shows The higher the stakes the lower the blows And all the mistakes that he's never known Whatever it takes he'll be stealing the show Now he nervously shakes as we rattle his stage But he's happy to be stuck back in his halcyon days Now we're trying hard to reconcile a history of shame But he reinforced the barriers that keep it the same If you treat me like a dog And keep me locked in a cage I'm not relaxed or comfortable I'm aggravation and shame But it's a fine fine time for the people in the lucky land If you treat me like a dog And keep me locked in a cage I'm not relaxed or comfortable I'm aggravation and rage
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Written by: DARREN STUART MIDDLETON, IAN DAVID HAUG, JOHN ANDREW COLLINS, JONATHAN ROBERT COGHILL
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Like a Dog" is a song by the Australian rock band Powderfinger from their fourth studio album "Odyssey Number Five", released in 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as the album's fourth single in 2001 and reached number 25 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Song ContextThe song is a biting critique of the Australian government's treatment of Indigenous people, with lyrics such as "Ignorance has a tight grip, but it hasn't choked you yet."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Like A Dog" features the band performing amidst a crowd of people and intersperses this footage with images of dogs roaming city streets.
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Recognition"Like A Dog" received a nomination for the 2001 ARIA Award for Single of the Year.
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Live PerformancesPowderfinger frequently performed "Like a Dog" during their live concerts. It was well-received by audiences and provided an opportunity for the band to highlight issue of social injustice.
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Songwriters"Like a Dog" was penned by all five members of Powderfinger - Bernard Fanning, John Collins, Ian Haug, Darren Middleton, and Jon Coghill.
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ReceptionDespite its political messaging, the song was widely praised for its catchy melody and high energy, becoming one of the band's most popular tracks.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Universal Music Australia.
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AudioThe song prominently features a heavy guitar riff, which is played during the song's verses and serves as its main musical motif. The track also includes strong percussions and a powerful vocal performance by Bernard Fanning.
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