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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo
Vocals
Jake Sinclair
Jake Sinclair
Background Vocals
Brian Bell
Brian Bell
Background Vocals
Jean-Louise Parker
Jean-Louise Parker
Viola
Scott Shriner
Scott Shriner
Background Vocals
Jonathan Dreyfus
Jonathan Dreyfus
Violin
Max Bernstein
Max Bernstein
Music Director
Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo
Songwriter
Jonathan Leahy
Jonathan Leahy
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Alex Parker
Alex Parker
Assistant Engineer
Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo
Producer
Alisse Laymac
Alisse Laymac
Assistant Engineer
Jean-Louise Parker
Jean-Louise Parker
Recording Engineer
Jonathan Dreyfus
Jonathan Dreyfus
Recording Engineer
Mike Fasano
Mike Fasano
Drum Technician
Ivan Wayman
Ivan Wayman
Recording Engineer
Jason Hiller
Jason Hiller
Recording Engineer
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Recording Engineer
Patrick Lehman
Patrick Lehman
Guitar Technician
Emily Lazar
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer
Chris Dugan
Chris Dugan
Mixing Engineer
James Flannigan
James Flannigan
Producer
Suzy Shinn
Suzy Shinn
Producer
Peter Hanaman
Peter Hanaman
Assistant Engineer
Bella Corich
Bella Corich
Assistant Engineer
Tori Newberry
Tori Newberry
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I want a dog
To curl up beside me
I want a dog
'Cause he would keep me company
I want a dog
'Cause he would look out for me
Cheer me up
When I don't think I'll make it
[Verse 2]
I want a dog
'Cause he'd try to lick my face
And he would smile
When I get home to my place
I want a dog
'Cause sometimes humans
Hold it all inside
I need to feel connected
[Chorus]
I made the wrong choice
Now I must pay the price
Trapped in my body
And my own mind
[Verse 3]
I want a dog
To lead me to the backyard
And fetch the ball
As if he was my lifeguard
I want a dog
To softly walk beside me
Guide me home
I wish I had a dog
[Verse 4]
We're keeping score
We are all rational agents
We make our deals
To try to get more famous
I made my bed
Now I am gonna lie in it
That's what I get
I just wish I had a dog
[Instrumental]
I made the wrong choice
Now I must pay the price
Trapped in my body
And my own mind
I made the wrong choice
Now I must pay the price
Trapped in my body
And my own mind
[Outro]
I want a dog
Written by: Rivers Cuomo
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