Housebroken

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, 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, he 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 heal 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 is 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 housebroken

Well your heart has spoken

I feel you’re already housebroken

Well, I made you the hood ornament of 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 as 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 and bite back

And keep my options open for fear of becoming house