I Want A Dog
Pet Shop Boys · Other Songs - Pet Shop Boys
When I get back to my small flat
I want to hear somebody bark
Oh, you can get lonely
I want a dog
Don't want a cat
scratching its claws all over my habitat
giving no love and getting fat
Oh, you can get lonely
and a cat's no help with that
Bulldog, hound and pug and labrador
Collie, retriever and Doberman pincher
Husky, Dalmatian, Saint Bernard und Dachshund
Mongrel, beagle, Cocker spaniel
I want a dog
to walk in the park
When it gets dark
my dog will bark at any passers-by
Oh, you can get lonely
I want a dog
I want a dog, a Chihuahua
When I get back to my small flat
I want to hear somebody bark
Oh, you can get lonely
I Want A Dog
Pet Shop Boys' "I Want A Dog" stands as a quintessential example of their late 1980s synth-pop evolution, blending infectious hooks with the duo's signature electronic production. Released during a period where they were redefining the genre's boundaries, the track showcases their ability to merge pop sensibilities with sophisticated sound design. The song reflects the era's fascination with suburban life and consumer culture, themes often explored in their broader discography. With its driving rhythm and melodic structure, it remains a staple of their catalog, demonstrating their continued influence on modern electronic music while maintaining their distinct identity as one of the most enduring acts in the genre.