Aesop Rock - Dog At The Door (Official Lyric Video)

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Video Credits:
Animation By Connor Astley / connor_astley
Song Credits:
Written & Produced By Aesop Rock
Lyrics:
“Huh? Who’s there?” Dog at the front door barking at the air, wind all “whsshsh” in the trees, then “chk chk chk chk”, feet on leaves, uhhhh, it’s probably a cat, might be a guy with an ax, might be a trap, shit it’s probably a trap, might be a possum in the trash, it’s probably a trap, “Aye keep it moving!” God I sound stupid, good chance I’m not even talking to a human, then again it’s probably a trap, somebody had to set it, depending on the type maybe several, yea that’s it, it’s probably several, several come together, to make what woulda taken one forever, I’m thinking it’s a pretty damn sophisticated trap, utilizing some technology I didn’t know we had, hmm... maybe I am entirely tripping, it might’ve been the neighbor’s kid but I have my suspicions, I wish it were as simple as a critter but it isn’t, I feel that it’s important we consider all dimensions, like… ohhh I dunno, maybe it’s a trap? I step onto the lawn, y’all jump out with the bag, I wake up in some alley on a wholly other plane, can’t remember who I am or how to get back to the base, I realize you people think that I am off the deep-end, I’ll say that it’s a lovely night regardless of the b.s., it is, a perfect snow is freckling the path, it’s almost like the atmosphere is begging for a trap, the mutt goes quiet, one last sniff, lopes inside, fine, it might’ve been a baby squirrel who tumbled from the nest, it’s probably just you motherfuckers missed
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[@taddybear4244]

This is the funniest and most relatable example of anxiety I've ever heard.

[@refusingtoconform]

This song is pure storytelling and character through action. This may just be an interlude track but it is among the best in terms of themes and character portrayal.

[@EdgarLUssery]

Aesop, the baddest rapper on the planet for sure. love his metaphorical bars, he be spitting them million-dollar bars, like RA, and Slug, and Sa-Roc.

[@Garblegox]

Reminds me of Ruby 81. Short, but every single second is packed with imagery. You can close your eyes, and for less than 2 minutes you're entirely somewhere else.

[@EdgarLUssery]

@@Garblegox His Songs be Doing that tho, Love his consistent theme of flow he has in his tracks and albums, he has only gotten better with time. so have all the Rhymesayers, tho. Cant wait to see what comes out Next; this years end has been much needed IMO. They the best label on the planet for freewriting flowers and rappers

[@GyprockGypsy]

Ya, I think this one and Coveralls hit me the hardest.

[@lc9072]

It is and yes

[@silverc.8105]

When you're 3 blunts deep and there's a knock at the door

[@Respect2theFallen]

Lmao

[@mitchwallace4756]

It’s probably a trap.

[@badethics7542]

I'd reckon it's actually the perspective of the dog at the door.

[@reggienoble3780]

Why am I 3 blunts deep and paranoid now

[@PartnershipsForYou]

@@reggienoble3780 *chk chk chk* Uhhhh s’probably a cat

[@kyles5412]

This track is anxiety put in words.

[@Red4ty]

🤓

[@woundedvixzen]

@@Red4ty wow you're very funny and original for a nine year old

[@Red4ty]

@@woundedvixzen 🤓

[@d.chavez8534]

Paranoia

[@VeniVizzleVici]

More like meth-fueled psychosis.

[@Freedashin69]

Definitely a trap.

[@rageriustheoverlord7086]

I don't know it might be a trap

[@Teiber-made]

But have you considered all the options? Like, maybe it's a trap.

[@DF-jv1sj]

This intro straight barrels in everytime something good happens to me 😂

[@evanshearman4324]

Aes is just a freaking genius but at the same time he throws in a line that's literally "uuhh..." and its golden

[@RollingBobbyJones]

Heard that one done alot . Dude is a madman for fitting "its a trap" over and over again and making it work

[@PartnershipsForYou]

Few people could pull off onomatopoeia In rap but Aesop does is flawlessly

[@frostjune6072]

dude

[@Hyraethian]

"Wind all *whsshsh* in the trees"

[@matthewdustin7353]

​@@RollingBobbyJonesalmost the like atmosphere in the song is begging for a trap 😂

[@JEEBUSxHIMSELF]

This whole album is so awesome, but shit, this track has gotta be my favorite. It captures something I've felt so many times in such a genuine way. These short ones are a lot of fun

[@belurso5179]

thank you, KZbin, for ruining the final seconds of every video

[@wild-radio7373]

he WARNED us It's a trap.

[@ellismain3552]

that's something the editor puts in, im guessing it was a little mistake from the rhymesayers media people

[@DeadlyD8]

@@ellismain3552 Yeah, that's something you choose to put in, and you can select exactly how long it runs. Someone should contact whoever uploaded the video, because you can always change how long the popup comes on for.

[@telayajackson1.0]

I totally agree

[@ABEW19043]

Go to your adblock. Add in: www [dot] youtube [dot] com## [dot] ytp-ce-element and www [dot] youtube [dot] com## [dot] ytp-cards-teaser Should solve all your problems with those. KZbin has been much better since.

[@Badders1977]

It's the way he say "missed" as the last word right at the end, you can sense the grit in his teeth and that wasn't present in any other bit of the tune. Like a send off of "fuck you, i know you're there.." brilliant stuff Aseop.

[@leonhorton1744]

This is amazing, not sure if it's the intended meaning but it's like the most accurate description of tripping and getting stuck in a thought loop.

[@dannydelacruz7303]

Thia album is him explaining the experience u have on different drugs. This is how paranoid some people get when they smoke weed

[@THEJPIndustry]

@@dannydelacruz7303 is there something that shows about sich drug he is talking Abt in wich song? Cause i have no idea about most ones

[@tylernewsome7656]

This is right up there with Ruby 81

[@paulsallee4889]

Not quite tv on 10 level though.

[@ShadowTwister28]

Yea Ruby 81 is a brilliant storytelling exhibition. Engaging, this one was lighter and more whimsical and novel, whereas Ruby 81 is paced to match its urgency and serious tone

[@tylernewsome7656]

@@ShadowTwister28 I think No Regrets is one of the best stories ever told in song.

[@MrSchism]

@@ShadowTwister28 I wouldn't call this whimsical. Aes has a lot of tracks explaining how he acts paranoid. This is a track about what it's like to be paranoid.

[@ShadowTwister28]

@@MrSchism yea no definitely, I should have been more detailed on that but I did notice. Its one of my favorites The track even creates the suspenseful suspicious mood too. It was a scene painted so nascently though, very light but almost like a ghost story at a campfire You know it's all good but you almost take on the fright as the story is being told.

[@senatorkenator]

This sounds like Aesop doing Homeboy Sandman's cadence.

[@smokebombwizard3972]

I hear it!

[@nonamer29]

I was seriously thinking the same thing. Those LICE sessions rubbed off in a good way.

[@seandarrow9854]

@@nonamer29 same in reverse too. When I heard Sand’s single West Coast I thought there was Aes influence in there.

[@tiesergrote]

absofuckinlutely

[@SilverHammer1]

Reminds me a lot of Sputnik now that you say that

[@trajectoryunown]

Paranoia translated perfectly to a track

[@benbecic7401]

just what I was thinking, the whole thing is rationalizing your own paranoia, really amazing way of doing it too.

[@dogshake]

Crazy he doesn't get the same recognition as big writers or poets, aes is literally a master at telling stories, and he rhymes while doing it.

[@MichaelShinosky]

Faustian-bargain

[@angryhargis6495]

Legit has some of the most effective story telling I've come across in any avenue. Truly a Master at his craft.

[@hickstylez]

Wooton aesop rocky!!! Is soooo good ong best trap rapper ever

[@Red4ty]

Yeah he rhymes like 9 times out of 36 bars and it's awesome 💀

[@DogsCatsSnacks]

Yet. I think he will but it may be in his old age or posthumously.

[@markb4168]

Pretty dope concept for the video...I feel like I should be wearing 3d glasses for some reason.

[@ericeaton2386]

I... wonder if that would work actually

[@duster8373]

@Jack Duggins lemme try! pass the glasses

[@Axwage]

This is no lie one of my favorite tracks on the album.

[@tangomike3681]

Don't know why but this is one of my favorite tracks on the album. Jumpin coffins and four winds are the top for me.

[@sadeghsadeghi5927]

I can't emphasize just how much I enjoy this track

[@balarka3885]

Aesop Rock is the T S Eliot of my generation

[@TheMateusrex]

We say this all the time at my house.

[@paradoxlust]

James Joyce

[@vimalanchuk2009]

Wind all Wssshshshshshhhh in the trees

[@theepicbret]

Them Skills Elliott

[@NatRealActual]

Fuck TS Elliot but yea I get what ur saying

[@poughkeepsieblue]

One of the best songs on the album. Makes me smile the whole way through. Nice simple video on top of that, which takes nothing away from it at all. A really nice compliment to the other videos off this album.

[@keithsmyly2395]

Aesop caused an evolution within me. I now, only listen to music that makes me have to do more than listen. I still hear shit on skelethon that I missed 13 years ago! I have to identify with music to say I'm a fan. Ace's music insists on you tediously peeling back the layers of syllables and sounds, before you can come to the realization that you identify in the first place. THAT is wizardry! Most compelling artist in music, let alone, in hip hop.

[@seanknox5785]

Well said Aka Aesop Rock is also your spirit animal

[@argylegiant]

I love the cadence of this one! Sounds different but clearly aesop

[@vivydgaming2048]

"Oooooh i dunno, maybe it's a trap?" 😄 😄

[@charlescates5703]

Best line in the whole album

[@ANNIHILISTIC]

From the beat to the bass-line to the lyrics to the video this is *so fucking good.* And it's only like 90 seconds!

[@11FBA11]

That's how they get you. Its a trap.

[@kylep.6867]

As someone who has suffered psychosis, this song encapsulates paranoia perfectly.

[@perpetuallegend2034]

I dragged in the cat that dragged in the conversation piece

[@philtorrez4198]

One of my favorite songs on the album right there

[@-user_redacted-]

Favorite song on the album got a lyric video? Sure sign of a great day to come.

[@noahberman6310]

Absolutely dope ass video for a dope ass song

[@WildCorey]

I really felt it where he said Wshhhhhshhhhhshhhhh

[@flin9551]

CHK CHK CHK did it for me

[@groverXIII]

I like that this track and 'Check The Lock' by clipping. both sound like Aes and Daveed Diggs got the same writing prompt and then came up with a song in their own particular lyrical style.

[@ConsciousThomas]

Gotta be the fav on the album mannnn!!!!!!

[@ttrza1986]

i got trapped and clicked repeat 50 times

[@treythehardway]

Pretty perfect video to accompany this track. I’ve seriously listened to this album front to back 30 times at least. Very few complaints. 😘

[@f.demascio1857]

I start every day with this album. Usually on my 7 a.m. walk with my dog. Then I listen to it while I work. On repeat random.

[@TisMeMaffew]

Yesss. Best song on the album

[@frokopop]

This album is one hell of a trip, it's unreal how fresh Aes has stayed. Long live the king \m/

[@venoxidae]

Just as the world doesn't warn me when it throws incessant adversity my way, I am comforted that Aesop Rock exhibits the same prolific nature with his music.

[@adamoseas337]

This has to be my favorite song on the album. Such vivid story telling

[@clonedsheep6080]

The world needs more short little ditties

[@blahblahsonMD]

first time i heard this it randomly played on spotify while I was walking alone in the dark high... needless to say it was the perfect storm to appreciate the track

[@GhostTypeX]

Ill say that its a lovely night regardless of the b.s. It is. 👻

[@sumwonkool]

This is genius

[@kylepass08]

I really think that whoever made this should do one for Attaboy. I wish every track he dropped came with a video like this.

[@thewriter7966]

That's so fucking weird how he puts 'Trap' into your head as he repeats it over and over, and it feels wrong when he goes a while without saying 'Trap' as if the tension is building that it feels like it pays off when he ends with 'Trap'.

[@Kokonutzlz]

After hearing Tom Waits' "What's He Building in There?", this sounds just like it

[@limberstilts2419]

You ever hear MMMMMHMMMMM by Four Fists (POS + Astronautalis)? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6bbg2qvf89-nZo There are a weird amount of similarities between it and What's He Building in There. Lines like "Of course there's some poison under the sink, there's more than enough / Good fences make good neighbors, go ahead, friend, call my bluff," and "And everybody swears they got a right to know, huh?" are way too close, always wondered if it was intentional.

[@limberstilts2419]

Astro's verse is almost like the same song but written from the perspective of the man in the house. "I'm pounding nails in the oak with some old slag Shoulda known better than to think they would hold back I boarded up the windows with fence post slats I swear the man took a look inside as he rolled past"

[@thelorebooger]

what da dog doin? da dog at da door

[@SuzieB23]

I love the sporadic piano notes. Aes you always make gold how do you do it? It must be alchemy because the times I’ve tried to write poetry, prose, or rap have all been folly.

[@nimmha6708]

write more.. And when you wrote all that, rehearse it untill it doesn't escape your brain, but then delete it and write even more. Repeat this several million times and you are just as good. If you aren't already while in the process! For real. Some just got the talent, other needs to sharpen their skills over time, but both can get there. Don't sell your self short or believe you can't become as good, even if it looks impossible to reach. At the end of the day, he's human like we are.

[@pondopondo1497]

Is it weird that this is my favorite from the album

[@Teiber-made]

Wow, this was...deep. Had to listen a few times in a row.

[@DEVTHADUDE7]

This shit reminds me of some Tom Waits type Aesop Flow 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@iammrwack]

:-: I Love THIS!!

[@rremongwe]

Track is hilarious 😂

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

The potion is coming along, greater than fine Grand 🧙‍♂️ 👑

[@probablysomeone]

Best 4chan green text rap

[@technomancer80]

the GOAT

[@nickcasconi3161]

My six year old asks for this every day hahaha

[@mr_enigmatic]

Bruh... if Aesop Rock approached me to do a lyric video for him I would automatically quote him double that of any other rapper. LMFAO.

[@thehourman4053]

More official lyrics videos please 😩

[@lemmyjoker3678]

So good and love the video almost as much

[@stevebob240]

I love that there's a lyric video but this one has some of his simplest lyrics. Imagine the potential for some of his fastest and most complex songs.

[@brimleyhillmassive]

Everybody says 'good dog'.

[@cindyhenderson7035]

You are so brilliant and funny. I've shared your videos with my kids and my sister. Love you.

[@ConsciousThomas]

Had to hop through a couple of dimensions to watch this bro 0:47 !!!🔥🤷😂🙏🙌❤️🙌🙏😂🔥🤷

[@michaellewandowski3867]

I hope we get another video with the kids. Really love the narrative they are telling. I do like that this is mostly a lyric video because it fits so well for the track.

[@Danzines1987]

Probably my favorite track off this album

[@atksenc]

This may be my favorite aes track.

[@jeremybrookshire8775]

acerock just gone full tom waits and i'm here for it

[@spamspillips1563]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@jakebeckler9547]

big dope

[@YourPalHDee]

I wish millions of people got to hear this, it's so good.

[@noclueblues]

this is awesome.

[@justinlacek1481]

Was scrolling through rhymesayers. I'm so glad I clicked on this video

[@steinthor]

Hell yes. Glad this got more than the album release.

[@kopyme2826]

Yoooooo!!!!! Still vicious after all these years. Love it

[@dereklawson2029]

Best dog raps in the game!

[@AbhorSHUN1]

Definitely the GOAT

[@BestGamerRishabh7]

Aesop: it's probably a trap Me: I've seen way too much anime

[@randallwilson4088]

Yeah.... yeah.... Lol 😂😂

[@RobotronSage]

'' I feel that it’s important we consider all dimensions, like… ohhh I dunno, maybe it’s a trap?'' This is absolutely impeccable for reasons i can't explain You can tell there is intelligence behind this

[@RobotronSage]

Masterfully crafted

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

It might’ve been the neighbors kid, but I have my suspicions. I wish it were as simple as a critter, but it isn’t.😂

[@nomnomthezombie]

AES an his hidden in plain sight cosmic joke vibes aha.

[@Delmworks]

So chill and so paranoid all at once?

[@WhirlwindD]

This is dope!!! Love it

[@hollisticbomber2660]

This is so fire.

[@Yes.Its.]

This song is perfect!

[@zenjinten3941]

Luv the new album i haven't' stop listening to it since it came out

[@ndlmous]

I love this song, not only for the sheer paranoia displayed but also the fact that it's such a simple premise to make into a song and it's done so well. Yesterday, halloween, I released a song that was basically just me attempting to see if I had that level of storytelling chops by simultaneously paying tribute to this as well as the Raven by Poe. Taking half a sentence and making it into a full-blown song is most definitely a picky trickle

[@harrisonhunter9433]

I relate to this song so much. Great vid

[@Koa51911]

Favorite track right here

[@SHIFTKICK]

This lil track is prob my favorite

[@haerfgvbag7050]

Aes too good, so happy we are able to witness this man still make bangers

[@huntersmith9511]

wow i love this one

[@PittsTake]

Why do I relate to this so much...

[@MichaelTorres-ll4yy]

Great job!! That's that classic rock rap

[@wasteddruid914]

holy fuck he's so talented, this whole story of paranoia in a minute and a half. forever the goat

[@Toastmeal]

Forever the goat.?

[@wasteddruid914]

@@Toastmeal G.O.A.T = Greatest of all time.

[@GenericThomas]

God I love this track

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

I’m thinking it’s a pretty dam sophisticated trap utilizing some technology I didn’t know we had🎉🎉🎉 The fact that it all makes sense to me now brings tears of joy to my TriEye that blunt force trauma be real

[@reportinglivefromhell222]

Dopeness! 🤘

[@elon_gate7054]

So good🤘🙏

[@poopsnack]

man Aes is genius.

[@daopunktaichi5697]

Thanks for dropping this!

[@blackstephh]

Amazing