Famous Songs You Completely Misunderstood, Explained

Baha Men’s Famous Song “Who Let the Dogs Out” Is about Catcalling

Are you one of those folks who thought the popular upbeat song “Who Let the Dogs Out” was about our furry, four-legged friends? Well, you thought wrong. The song was originally composed by Trinidadian artist Anslem Douglas before Baha Men released the song in 2000.

A still from the music video.

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As shocking as it may seem, the initial title of the song was “Doggie,” and it talks about men who engage in catcalling. The men start the disrespectful name-calling, the girls respond to the calls, and a woman shouts out, “Who Let the Dogs Out?”