Lyrics
Animal
Introduction: Describing oneself as an animal.
I'm nothing more than an animal
Acknowledging one's primal nature.
In search of another animal
Expressing the desire to find a partner, another "animal."
To tame and claim as my own
Wanting to conquer and possess a potential partner.
You danced for me
Recalling a past interaction where the partner danced.
Sang me songs and you spread your wings
Describing the partner's actions—singing, spreading wings, displaying attractiveness.
Flashed your colors and lured me
Using enticing behaviors to captivate the narrator.
Into your nest for the night
Being invited into the partner's nest for intimacy.
I was all suited up with nowhere to go
Feeling unprepared and directionless, yet the partner brings honesty and a sense of belonging.
But you made me honest and you gave me a home
The partner provides a home and fosters honesty.
Now even when you draw me near
Despite closeness, there's a realization of emotional distance.
I know you're still an arms length away
Awareness that the partner is not entirely reachable.
And I don't want to be just anybody to you
Expressing the desire for exclusivity in the relationship.
I want to be your one and only mate for life
Wanting to be the sole, lifelong partner.
Instead I'm just like everybody else who's tried
Feeling common and not unique in the pursuit of exclusivity.
I've got to say
Expressing the sentiment that needs to be conveyed.
So long to my ideals
Saying goodbye to past ideals that were once beneficial.
They served me once and served me well
Reflecting on the usefulness of past ideals that are no longer relevant.
Now they only serve to spin my wheels
Realizing that past ideals hinder progress and growth.
I guess I ought to face my fears
Acknowledging the need to confront and overcome fears.
I once was tragically hip and beautifully fine
Recalling a time of being fashionable and fine.
Now my beautiful hips are tragically wide
Highlighting changes in physical appearance, possibly due to aging.
Now every time I try to draw you near
Recognizing emotional distance despite attempts to get closer.
I know you're still an arms length away
Reiterating the awareness of the partner's emotional unavailability.
At least try to make it feel sincere
Encouraging sincerity in attempts to bridge the emotional gap.
And worth your while to stay
Stressing the importance of making the relationship worthwhile.
'Cause I don't want to be just anybody to you
Repeating the desire for exclusivity in the relationship.
I want to be your one and only mate for life
Reiterating the wish to be the only lifelong partner.
Instead I'm just like everybody else who's tried
Feeling common and not unique in the pursuit of exclusivity.
I've got to say
Expressing the sentiment that needs to be conveyed.
I guess I ought to face my fears
Reiterating the need to confront and overcome fears.
So long to my ideals
Saying goodbye to past ideals that were once beneficial.
They served me once and served me well
Reflecting on the usefulness of past ideals that are no longer relevant.
Now they only serve to spin my wheels
Realizing that past ideals hinder progress and growth.
I guess I ought to face
Concluding the reflection on facing and overcoming challenges.
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