The Hotelier - Housebroken lyrics
[The Hotelier - Housebroken lyrics]
Well we called off your guard
As we entered the yard
To convince you to redirect some of that rage
Because who fed you rocks while
They ate their thanksgiving?
And who left you out all alone in their cage?
And when you were a pup
Well I watched you so close
You ran straight to the distance
Allowed by his post
You got kicked, you got choked
Phrases crept up your spine when he said
"We must keep our bitches in line"
And on his poker nights
Says the same of his wife
He's the top dog, pack leader
A true alpha male so make no sudden moves
Keep your nose from the border
You move fast
You eat last this side of pecking-order
So why don't you come with me?
We've got acres with streams
We won't keep you in cages
Make you beg for your treats
We won't tell you to heel
Though you might need some time to
Dig up those old bones your
Young self left behind you said
"Your offer is nice but here should suffice
Yeah, my younger years were something
But that isn't my life
Master's all that I've got
He keeps me having a purpose
Gives me bed, keeps me fed
And I'm just slightly nervous of
What I might do if I were let loose
If I caught that mail car
Or ate garbage for food
So, as I bare all my teeth
I will ask of you please, to just leave"
Well your heart has spoken
I feel you're already house broken
Well your heart has spoken
I feel you're already house shit!
Well, I made you a hood
Ornament for an oncoming car
Because your bark might seem bad
But I'll show you the scars
From when the state sent you
Over to deliver your teeth
To the heels of your kindred
Breaking chains from their feet
And then you wipe your hands
Clean, splash of water, paper napkin
While the parrots sing headlines
We wear the leash like a fashion
Try to take out my claws
Expect a visceral reaction
Try to muzzle me up, I'll lash out
I'll bite back and keep my options open
For fear of becoming house
As we entered the yard
To convince you to redirect some of that rage
Because who fed you rocks while
They ate their thanksgiving?
And who left you out all alone in their cage?
And when you were a pup
Well I watched you so close
You ran straight to the distance
Allowed by his post
You got kicked, you got choked
Phrases crept up your spine when he said
"We must keep our bitches in line"
And on his poker nights
Says the same of his wife
He's the top dog, pack leader
A true alpha male so make no sudden moves
Keep your nose from the border
You move fast
You eat last this side of pecking-order
So why don't you come with me?
We've got acres with streams
We won't keep you in cages
Make you beg for your treats
We won't tell you to heel
Though you might need some time to
Dig up those old bones your
Young self left behind you said
"Your offer is nice but here should suffice
Yeah, my younger years were something
But that isn't my life
Master's all that I've got
He keeps me having a purpose
Gives me bed, keeps me fed
And I'm just slightly nervous of
What I might do if I were let loose
If I caught that mail car
Or ate garbage for food
So, as I bare all my teeth
I will ask of you please, to just leave"
Well your heart has spoken
I feel you're already house broken
Well your heart has spoken
I feel you're already house shit!
Well, I made you a hood
Ornament for an oncoming car
Because your bark might seem bad
But I'll show you the scars
From when the state sent you
Over to deliver your teeth
To the heels of your kindred
Breaking chains from their feet
And then you wipe your hands
Clean, splash of water, paper napkin
While the parrots sing headlines
We wear the leash like a fashion
Try to take out my claws
Expect a visceral reaction
Try to muzzle me up, I'll lash out
I'll bite back and keep my options open
For fear of becoming house