Leaf House
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Because he's not
Tidy
Good dogs go by
When someone comes
To go gone, gone, gone
There's no one, there's no one
There's no one, no one
There's no one, there's no one
There's no one, no one
To say meow, kitties
Meow, kitties
Meow, kitties
The lyrics to Animal Collective’s “Leaf House” seem whimsical and nonsensical on the surface, but upon deeper analysis, they reveal a profound sense of loneliness and longing for connection. The first line, “This house is sad because he’s not tidy,” suggests that the singer is projecting their feelings of sadness onto their surroundings. The house is just a physical manifestation of their emotional state. The lack of tidiness could represent the chaos and disarray that the singer feels inside.
The next few lines are more abstract, but they seem to convey a desire for communication and companionship. The “good dogs” could symbolize loyal friends or family members who are always there when needed. The repetition of the phrase “go gone, gone, gone” is reminiscent of a child’s game or a chant, perhaps suggesting that the singer is longing for the innocence and simplicity of childhood. The repeated refrain of “there’s no one, there’s no one” further emphasizes the singer’s isolation and lack of connections.
Line by Line Meaning
This house is sad
The house feels miserable
Because he's not
Since it's untidy
Tidy
Clean and arranged neatly
Good dogs go by
Well-behaved dogs pass by
When someone comes
If someone is approaching
To go gone, gone, gone
Quickly disappearing out of sight
There's no one, there's no one
Nobody is present
To say meow, kitties
No one is around to make a meowing sound like a cat
Meow, kitties
Make the sound that a cat makes
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX, DAVID MICHAEL PORTNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This house is sad
Because he’s not
Inside it
Where does he hide
When someone comes,
To the front door
There’s no one, there’s no one
There's no one, no one
There’s no one, there’s no one
There's no one, no one
There's no one to say meow
Meow
Kitties
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Whether you love or hate AC, you can't deny their musical brilliance. This song is tops.
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I absolutely agree and think they are the number one most inventive group of the 21st century, yet sadly many people deny their musical brilliance. It is what it is tho
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Reality just feels like one perpetual Animal Collective song.
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@Court Jester what a weird year, ha.
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