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Staring into the intersection, she thinks that she can fly and she might
Holding on in a new direction, she's gonna try it tonight
The closer I get to feeling, the further that I'm feeling from alright
The more I step into the sun, the more I step out of the light

Jessica is covered ina blanket on a Sunday porch
Thinking of the weekends she would party in the city
She doesn't have a flame, she'd prefer to burn out like a torch
If she gets nowhere in life, at least she know's she pretty

She said, "Hey, now, the straw dog's out in the street
Hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds
Hey now, they're calling the police
They won't get to us, anyhow."

The moon is shining now and shadows are what's left of all the noise
Simple silhouettes and cutouts as if we had the choice
He listens closely now, swears that he can hear a voice
That's calling him and saying

"Hey, now, the straw dog's out in the street
Hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds
Hey now, they're calling the police
They won't get to us, anyhow."

What does it take to be a superhero in our world?
Make no mistake that these villains always get the girl
We can escape, and then we'd skate away from all of this
And no one ever does.

She's saying "Hey, now, the straw dog's out in the street
Hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds
Hey now, they're calling the police
They won't get to us, anyhow."
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Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

this song is AWETHOME!!!!!

The song Straw Dog is all about taking chances and trying new things. It describes a girl who feels as if her life is going nowhere and just wants to take a risk. In stanza one, the lines “she thinks she can fly and she just might” creates a bold lyrical tone. The song continues with the narrator explaining how this girl would prefer to just disappear from the face of the earth, or better said, “to burn out like a torch.” In stanza three, the song reveals its theme, which is take advantage of the opportunities you have in...

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Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

lol yeah thats wat I fink!! :) And so does my m8, Craig. I got the cd shipped over 2 England 2day and its brill. Does ne1 know when they r touring over here again?

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

I put this song on a CD I made today. So, everyone should do that now. Go on...

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

what is a straw dog?? can someone please tell me what this song means

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

this song is pretty much about talking about a girl, that justs wants to do whatever she wants and to be free.. she thinks if she doesnt get the chance to do things then she never will in the future.

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

yeah, love the song, specially: "She doesn't have a flame she'd prefer to burn out like a torch" love it. But yeah, lke the person above.. what actually is a straw dog?

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

I definitely agree with the two people above... I think she could very well also feel alone and like she isn't going to get anywhere, or at least that's how people see her... maybe by straw dog they mean something fake? It doesn't really fit with the song, but it's my best guess..

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

i love this song so much! The whole second verse that starts with "jessica" could totally relate to me... hey i got the new cd rite now and im listening to it rite now IT KICKS ASS GO OUT AND BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!! :-D

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

yes i agree this cd rules...nice and mellow/relaxing.

Cover art for Straw Dog lyrics by Something Corporate

"what does it take to be a superhero in my world? Make no mistake that these villains always get the girl." classic line that is my life story