If you have no regard for the yard I guard
Beware of what may come your way
If you have no respect then you must expect
The effect of my vocal relay
Construction man, stop your digging at once!
I am about to go ballistic on you
I can see you through the slats in the fence
And I'll get you if I ever slip through
Side Yard Barking – When the birds fly over
Side Yard Barking – Making tracks in the clover
Always joining the chase
To keep you out of my space
The meter man doesn't stand a chance
When I am out on the perimeter
If he gets too close then I will nip at his pants
And I'll be all piss and vinegar
Now this is how I get my point across!
I'll make sure that you catch my drift
This is my turf and I'm the ultimate boss
And I'll get you – I'm extremely miffed
Side Yard Barking – When you walk by my gate
Side Yard Barking – Now I'm getting irate
In the sun and the rain
Protection of my domain means
Side Yard Barking. Barking in the side yard.
You may have never noticed me in my anonymity
Until I gave myself away
My life was never hard until I took upon myself to guard
And then I gave myself away
If I could just be quiet and stop inciting riots
I'd probably have an easier day
credits
from Side Yard Barking,
released December 21, 2008
vocals and instrumentation performed by Paul Blanchard
Effervescent pop without a drop of irony, perfectly geared for fans of the more dance-oriented side of indie music and Tears for Fears. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 2, 2023