Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots Big Dog's Runnin' This Town lyrics

All your life you've had a dream of fame and fortune, celebrity.
On a race to the top, you can't get off the ground.
Hey little dog, the big dog's runnin' this town.

Pound the pavement and, hit the streets, knock on the doors, don't hear a peep. Nobody knows you; you ain't paid your dues.
Heads up dog it's time you heard the news.

The big dogs runnin, The big dogs runnin'
The big dogs runnin', The big dogs runnin'
Look out little pup the big dogs runnin' this town.

Another freak in a three ring circus;
Lost in the crowd you forget your purpose
Listen to me man, you don't know what's goin' ‘round.
Look out little dog, the big dog's runnin' this town.

Busted flat, in New York City

Down on your luck now ain't it a pity
Got a one way ticket on a ship of fools.
Look out little dog, it's time you learn the rules.

The big dogs runnin', The big dogs runnin'
The big dogs runnin', The big dogs runnin'
Look out little dog the big dogs runnin' this town.

Sinking fast in a drowning pool
Learning things they never taught in school
Now welcome to the city, you're big time bound.
Look out little dog, big dog's runnin' this town.

The big dogs runnin…