This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
In a dog's life
A year is really more like seven
And all too soon a canine
Will be chasing cars in doggie heaven
It seems to me
As we make our own few circles 'round the sun
We get it backwards
And our seven years go by like one
Dog years
It's the season of the itch
Dog years
With every scratch it reappears
In the dog days
People look to Sirius
Dogs cry for the moon
But those connections are mysterious
It seems to me
While it's true that every dog will have his day
When all the bones are buried
There is barely time to go outside and play
Dog years
It's the season of the itch
Dog years
With every scratch it reappears
Dog years
For every sad son of a bitch
Dog years
With his tail between his ears (tail between his ears)
I'd rather be a tortoise from Galapagos
Or a span of geological time
I'd rather be a tortoise from Galapagos
Or a span of geological time
Than be living in these dog years
Living in these dog years
In a dog's brain
A constant buzz of low-level static
One sniff at the hydrant
And the answer is automatic
It seems to me
As we make our own few circles 'round the block
We've lost our senses
For the higher-level static of talk
Dog years
For every sad son of a bitch
Dog years
With his tail between his ears
In the dog years (oh)
In the dog years (oh)
In the dog years (oh)
In the dog years (oh)
(Oh) in the dog years (oh
A year is really more like seven
And all too soon a canine
Will be chasing cars in doggie heaven
It seems to me
As we make our own few circles 'round the sun
We get it backwards
And our seven years go by like one
Dog years
It's the season of the itch
Dog years
With every scratch it reappears
In the dog days
People look to Sirius
Dogs cry for the moon
But those connections are mysterious
It seems to me
While it's true that every dog will have his day
When all the bones are buried
There is barely time to go outside and play
Dog years
It's the season of the itch
Dog years
With every scratch it reappears
Dog years
For every sad son of a bitch
Dog years
With his tail between his ears (tail between his ears)
I'd rather be a tortoise from Galapagos
Or a span of geological time
I'd rather be a tortoise from Galapagos
Or a span of geological time
Than be living in these dog years
Living in these dog years
In a dog's brain
A constant buzz of low-level static
One sniff at the hydrant
And the answer is automatic
It seems to me
As we make our own few circles 'round the block
We've lost our senses
For the higher-level static of talk
Dog years
For every sad son of a bitch
Dog years
With his tail between his ears
In the dog years (oh)
In the dog years (oh)
In the dog years (oh)
In the dog years (oh)
(Oh) in the dog years (oh
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Dog Years Lyrics as written by Gary Lee Weinrib Neil Elwood Peart
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
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I think "Or a span of geological time" is supposed to be "O'er a span of geological time."
It doesn't really make sense to want to rather BE a span of geological time.
It's "Or a" <br /> The whole idea is living a longer life, Galapagos tortoises live well over a hundred years, it would make more sense to be a span of geological time (achieving the theme of being around longer) than being a turtle with a lifespan exaggerated by a factor of at least 300,000.<br /> Plus, the album booklet says "Or a"
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Great song, so true for many people. Time flies by.
This is my interpretation, but this song is all about how life is too short and how we can get really distracted and how we all would really like to live a long and happy life