You may not like
The things we do
Only idiots
Ignore the truth

It's easy to
Lay down and hide
Where's the warrior
Without his pride?

We're gonna move real good - yeah right
We're gonna dress so fine - OK
It's dog eat dog eat dog eat dog
Leapfrog the dog
And brush me daddy-O

It's easy to
Lay down and hide
Where's the warrior
Without his pride?

You may not like
The things we say
What's the difference
Anyway?

We're gonna move real good - yeah right
We're gonna dress so fine - OK
It's dog eat dog eat dog eat dog
Leapfrog the dog
And brush me daddy-O

It makes me proud
So proud of you
I see innocence
Shining through

It makes me proud
So proud of you
I see innocence
Shining through

It makes me proud
So proud of you
I see innocence
Shining through


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Dog Eat Dog Lyrics as written by Marco Pirroni Adam Ant

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    A great beat. The song I wouldn't have a clue especially leapfrog the dog and brush me daddy-O ????????????????????????????????
    antmannon June 11, 2003   Link
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    General Comment
    Definitly an ironic view of modern culture. It is an amazing song and takes a satirical role of the comedic "dog". Basically a person who acts like a hound dog and head out to the clubs all slicked up.
    St. martanion April 18, 2004   Link
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    Adam has always said that this is his all time fav song,and i thought it was watch me daddy-o and not brush me daddy-o?
    mod_caton August 18, 2007   Link

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