Dogs are loved by many as friendly, loyal, and adorable companions.
Do you have a dog?
Perhaps you, too, are captivated by their cute gestures and unconditional love.
There are plenty of musicians who have fallen for the charm of dogs and poured those feelings into their music.
In popular Western music around the world, there are many songs that sing about memories with dogs and the special bonds we share with them.
Since these aren’t Japanese songs, translating the lyrics and imagining their meaning can bring an even deeper emotional experience.
In this article, we introduce heartwarming songs themed around dogs.
We’ve carefully selected masterpieces we hope dog lovers and music fans alike will listen to!
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A special feature on Western songs themed around dogs! World-famous and popular tracks (1–10)
I Love My DogCat Stevens
A song Cat Stevens wrote when he was young, after encountering a dachshund that had been left tied to a post.
He took the dog home and started living with it.
This song was his first single, and its success on England’s pirate radio stations launched his career.
Howlin’ For YouThe Black Keys
This song expresses intense desire and affection.
Through the metaphor of a howl, it deftly portrays emotions that can’t be contained.
Blending baseball imagery with primal expressions, it presents a unique take on the complexities of love.
Included on the 2010 album “Brothers,” it was also featured in films such as Deadpool.
It’s recommended listening when you’re driven by powerful feelings and impulses.
A track that distills The Black Keys’ musical essence, it’s a must-listen for blues rock fans.
Black DogLed Zeppelin
At the time, the band was rehearsing at Headley Grange, a large country house in Hampshire, England.
The song’s title was taken from a black Labrador retriever that was wandering around the place, which was surrounded by woods.
Bass player John Paul Jones came up with the idea after listening to Muddy Waters’ 1968 album Electric Mud.
March of the dogsSUM41
This song sharply criticizes political corruption and social chaos.
It likens people who blindly obey those in power to “dogs,” depicting the tragedies caused by their march.
Sum 41’s powerful sound and Deryck Whibley’s passionate vocals amplify the lyrics’ strong message.
Featured on the 2007 album Underclass Hero, it became a track that symbolizes the band’s musical evolution.
It’s recommended for those interested in social issues or seeking energetic music, and it’s also a popular live number that creates a strong sense of unity with the audience.
Diamond DogsDavid Bowie
Set in a ravaged future metropolis, David Bowie spins a feral tale.
The title track of the album Diamond Dogs centers on an antisocial gang inspired by dogs, sharply portraying societal collapse and human instinct.
Released in May 1974, the song has been highly acclaimed as a work that symbolizes Bowie’s musical evolution.
Its raw sound—woven from saxophone and guitar—vividly captures the song’s worldview.
Depicting people living in a world ruled by violence and chaos, this piece is a perfect choice for those who wish to sound an alarm about modern society.
I Wanna Be Your DogThe Stooges
The song from the Stooges’ 1969 debut album, led by Iggy Pop, is a milestone of garage rock.
Its hallmark features are a primitive riff built from just three chords and experimental sonic effects by John Cale.
The lyric “I wanna be your dog” symbolizes love and desire, submission and self-abandonment, reflecting the counterculture of the 1960s.
The track went on to heavily influence later punk and alternative rock, and in 2004 it was selected for Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” A must-listen for anyone who appreciates raw sound and provocative lyrics.
DogsPink Floyd
In this song, the “dogs” refer to businessmen who pursue their own wealth and power even at the expense of others.
The track was originally produced under the title “You Gotta Be Crazy.” With the subsequent title change, the lyrics were slightly revised.