Only in the absence of love Are we truly alone Well if I'm such a dog Then throw me a bone I chase My own tail My ribs Are showin' I know it I never get anywhere If I'm such a dog... I promise to be loyal I'll give you all of my love You know I never gave up hoping That you would come along Oh, I promise not to pull you Wherever we may walk Oh, I promise to be loyal I'd give you all my love Only in the absence of love Are we truly alone Are we truly alone Well if I'm such a dog Then throw me a bone I won't bark I won't bite I won't even show my teeth I won't stray I won't run I'll stay outta streets (The streets are dangerous) I've chased em' all I've raced em' all My bloody paws Are showin' I know it I never get anywhere Oh, I don't I never get anywhere Around n round, I go I just run when I'm alone I just have fun when I'm alone I'm diggin' deep when I'm alone It breaks my heart that you're alone I've been a bad, bad dog I know it I know it I know I'm doing my best to control it And change for the better You better know it I'll be good I swear I won't scratch or tear I'll bear every single burden You better know that They could never love you like I do There could never be another you I could never scratch another door I could never watch you drive away If I'm such a dog Then throw me a bone (They're trying to put me down!) If I'm such a dog Then throw me a bone (They're trying to put me down!)