XXX Dog Petting

Carnival In Coal's song 'XXX Dog Petting' delves into a deeply unsettling and provocative relationship between a human and a dog. The lyrics are laced with commands and intimate actions, creating a disturbing atmosphere that challenges the listener's comfort zone. The repeated instructions like 'Come here,' 'Don't move,' and 'Sit down' establish a power dynamic, while the more intimate actions like 'sniff in my pants' and 'lick if you like my smell' push the boundaries of conventional pet-owner interactions into a realm that feels both taboo and uncomfortable.

The song employs a mix of English and French, adding a layer of complexity and perhaps a sense of detachment or exoticism. Phrases like 'Gentil le chien' (Good dog) and 'Langue de chien, langue de medecin' (Dog's tongue, doctor's tongue) juxtapose the innocence of a pet with the clinical, almost sterile, nature of medical language. This contrast heightens the sense of unease, as the listener is forced to reconcile the affectionate language typically used for pets with the more clinical, detached tone of medical terminology.

The lyrics also touch on themes of addiction and dependency, as seen in lines like 'I'm so addicted to the way you're lickin'' and 'No one will tear us apart, never.' This suggests a deeper, perhaps unhealthy, emotional reliance on the dog, elevating the relationship to a level that feels obsessive and possessive. The song ends with a French proverb, 'Fais du bien a un chien, il te chie dans la main' (Do good to a dog, it shits in your hand), which serves as a cynical commentary on the nature of relationships and loyalty, adding a final layer of complexity to this dark and provocative piece.