Animal
Unveiling the Inner Animal: Embracing Strength and Vulnerability
Lyrics
When you're strong on paper and weak in practice
Highlighting a discrepancy between appearing strong in theory but being weak in actual practice.
And can never seem to hit the target
Expressing a constant struggle to achieve a goal or meet expectations.
You'll find yourself in new circumstances
Anticipating finding oneself in unfamiliar situations or challenges.
That change quicker than the English weather
Comparing the rapid changes in circumstances to the unpredictable nature of English weather.
Now I'll stay down at the end of the room
Choosing to stay distant, physically or emotionally, to avoid interaction with someone.
So my eyes don't have to cross paths with yours
Describing a deliberate avoidance of making eye contact with a specific person.
I'll stay down at the end of the room
Reiterating the intention to remain at a distance to avoid crossing paths visually.
So my eyes don't have to cross paths with yours
Repeating the desire to avoid eye contact, emphasizing emotional separation.
When the joke's on you you laugh it all off
Encouraging resilience and the ability to laugh off situations where one is the subject of a joke.
Have you forgot that you're an animal?
Asking if the individual has forgotten their primal, instinctual nature as an "animal."
Use your silver spoon to eat some food for thought
Metaphorically suggesting using privilege or advantages ("silver spoon") for intellectual nourishment.
Don't you forgot you're just an animal
Reminding the individual of their basic, instinctive nature despite societal status.
Now I open my eyes out my head I'm hanging
Describing a state of awakening, possibly from a figurative or metaphorical slumber.
Well hasn't that become the standard
Observing a commonality in experiencing challenging situations or circumstances.
I don't know how but I'm still standing
Expressing surprise or resilience at still being upright despite difficulties.
Atop this ground where I've grown accustomed
Reflecting on familiarity and comfort in an environment where one has adapted and grown.
When the joke's on you you laugh it all off
Reiterating the importance of resilience and laughter in the face of challenges.
Have you forgot that you're an animal?
Repeating the question about remembering one's primal, instinctual nature.
Use your silver spoon to eat some food for thought
Encouraging the use of privilege or advantages for intellectual growth and understanding.
Don't you forgot you're just an animal
Reiterating the reminder of the individual's fundamental, animalistic nature.
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