pirates of the mississippi sang the song if i die before i wake feed jake.
pirates of the mississippi sang the song if i die before i wake feed jake.
who sings the song if i die before i wake feed jake?
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"feed jake" is a song written by sonny dean, and recorded by the american country music band pirates of the mississippi. it was released in february 1991 as the third single from the band's self-titled debut album. the song is also the band's highest chart peak, having reached number 15 on the "billboard" hot country singles & tracks (now hot country songs) charts.









































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"feed jake" is a mid-tempo accompanied mainly by guitar and synthesized strings. in the chorus, the male narrator reminisces on his childhood friend, a dog named jake ("if i die before i wake / feed jake..."). the narrator also addresses societal stereotypes toward homeless people and homosexuals, of whom the latter are addressed in the final verse.









































guitarist rich alves said of the song that it "means something different to everyone who hears it."









































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