Animal
by Noah Kahan
Summary
"Animal" by Noah Kahan dives deep into feelings of isolation and struggle. It captures the tension between wanting to escape and feeling trapped, perfectly balancing vulnerability with a yearning for freedom.
Full Analysis
The overall theme of the song focuses on the feelings of being stuck and the desire to break free. It paints a picture of someone who’s lost in their own thoughts, feeling like they’re living in a shell. There’s a sense of longing and frustration throughout the lyrics, as the singer grapples with their mental state and the fleeting connections with others. The imagery of color disappearing and the constant battle with their own emotions adds depth to this exploration of loneliness and the search for meaning.
Verse 1
It's an empty shell I live in
The doors are always closed
And I spend my weeks
Losing my head, resting my bones
In this opening verse, the singer sets the stage for their internal struggle. The "empty shell" suggests a feeling of emptiness and isolation. The closed doors symbolize missed opportunities or a refusal to engage with the outside world. The lines about losing their head and resting their bones show a sense of mental fatigue, hinting that daily life feels overwhelming, and they’re just trying to hold on.
Chorus
*Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal / Ooh, I climb so high just to feel the fall and let it go / So look me in the eyes, am
Full Lyrics
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The doors are always closed
And I spend my weeks
Losing my head, resting my bones
And they say that nothing's given
So I guess I'll get nothing at all
And I'll accept defeat
'Cause you can't swing
When the fight's lost
You know
Can't see the grass getting greener 'cause
Out here ain't nothing but blue
And your eyes blood red, the high helps a little
But everyone you meet's just passing through
White lies take all of the color from you
Most nights you don't sleep at all
In your blackout blinds you hide
Is there any wonder no one ever really tries to call?
And you say
Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal
Ooh, I climb so high just to feel the fall and let it go
So look me in the eyes, am I someone else?
Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal
An animal, an animal
And I always have a vision
But I always watch it go
And then I feel too weak
And it's too much, and it's too close, mm-mm
Can't see the grass getting greener 'cause
Out here ain't nothing but blue
And your eyes blood red, the high helps a little
But everyone you meet's just passing through
White lies take all of the color from you
Most nights you don't sleep at all
In your blackout blinds you hide
Is there any wonder no one ever really tries to call?
You say
Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal
Ooh, I climb so high just to feel the fall and let it go
So look me in the eyes, am I someone else?
Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal
An animal, an animal
Can't see the grass getting greener 'cause
Out here ain't nothing but blue
And your eyes blood red, the high helps a little
But everyone you meet's just passing through
You say
Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal
Ooh, I climb so high just to feel the fall and let it go
So look me in the eyes, am I someone else?
Ooh, sometimes I feel like an animal
An animal, an animal
Ooh
Ooh
