The Dogs of War
Pink Floyd
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Dogs of war and men of hate With no cause, we don't discriminate Discovery is to be disowned Our currency is flesh and bone Hell opened up and put on sale Gather 'round and haggle For hard cash, we will lie and deceive Even our masters don't know the web we weave One world, it's a battleground One world, and we will smash it down One world, one world Invisible transfers, long distance calls, Hollow laughter in marble halls Steps have been taken, a silent uproar Has unleashed the dogs of war You can't stop what has begun Signed, sealed, they deliver oblivion We all have a dark side, to say the least And dealing in death is the nature of the beast One world, it's a battleground One world, and we will smash it down One world, one world The dogs of war don't negotiate The dogs of war won't capitulate, They will take and you will give, And you must die so that they may live You can knock at any door, But wherever you go, you know they've been there before Well winners can lose and things can get strained But whatever you change, you know the dogs remain. One world, it's a battleground One world, and we will smash it down One world, one world
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Written by: DAVE GILMOUR, ANTHONY MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Album Attachment"The Dogs of War" is a song by Pink Floyd from their thirteenth studio album titled "A Momentary Lapse of Reason," released in 1987.
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Song ThemeThis song has heavy war and political themes, mirroring much of Pink Floyd's other works. It addresses the perils of warmongering and greed, criticizing those who profit from wars.
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Lyrics and CompositionRoger Waters, former member of Pink Floyd, claimed during a Radio 1 interview that he regarded the lyrics to "The Dogs of War" as the weakest on the album. He felt the lyrics were too direct and lacking in poetic subtlety.
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Live Performances"The Dogs of War" was performed live by Pink Floyd during their A Momentary Lapse of Reason and Division Bell tours in 1987–1989 and 1994 respectively.
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Noteworthy Saxophone SoloOne distinctive feature of "The Dogs of War" is the saxophone solo, performed by Scottish musician and composer Scott Page.
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Omitted from CompilationsDespite its popularity, "The Dogs of War" was not included in either of Pink Floyd's later compilation albums, "Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd" (2001) or "A Foot in the Door – The Best of Pink Floyd" (2011).
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Released as a SingleIn some countries, including Australia and Germany, "The Dogs of War" was released as a single in 1988 even though it was not a commercial success.
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Meaning of the TitleThe title, "The Dogs of War," is a phrase taken from William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar." It refers metaphorically to soldiers or mercenaries.
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Mixed ReviewsReception to "The Dogs of War" is mixed. While some fans appreciate the song for its strong anti-war message and powerful saxophone solo, others echo Roger Waters’ critique of the song’s lyrics as being too blunt and straightforward.
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Live Version DifferencesLive versions of the song have a longer intro, and the main solo of the song is performed on a guitar, instead of the saxophone used in the album version.
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