Animal I Have Become
►Three Days Grace Lyrics


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I can't escape this hell
So many times I've tried
But I'm still caged inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one would ever change this animal I have become
And help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal
(This animal, this animal)

I can't escape myself
(I can't escape myself)
So many times I've lied
(So many times I've lied)
But there's still rage inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one would ever change this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal

Somebody help me through this nightmare
I can't control myself
Somebody wake me from this nightmare
I can't escape this hell

(This animal, this animal, this animal
This animal, this animal, this animal, this animal)

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me




Somebody help me tame this animal
(This animal I have become)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Three Days Grace's song "Animal I Have Become" speak to the struggles of self-control and acceptance. The opening lines convey a sense of helplessness and frustration as the singer tries in vain to escape their own personal hell. The repeated reference to being caged or trapped inside suggests a feeling of being suffocated by their own inner turmoil. The plea for somebody to help them through this nightmare and the admission of being unable to control themselves lends a sense of vulnerability to the song's lyrics.


However, it is the chorus that really brings the meaning of the song home. The statement that "No one would ever change this animal I have become" speaks to a sense of acceptance and resignation that the singer has towards their darker tendencies. The animalistic nature they feel inside them is a part of who they are, and nobody can change that. It is only by taming this animalic nature, with the help of somebody else, that the singer can hope to become their true self.


Overall, the lyrics of "Animal I Have Become" are a poignant reflection on the struggle for self-acceptance and the need for outside support to help overcome personal demons.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't escape this hell
I'm stuck in a hopeless situation


So many times I've tried
I've attempted to free myself from this situation many times


But I'm still caged inside
Unfortunately, I remain trapped in this situation


Somebody get me through this nightmare
I need someone to help me escape this terrible situation


I can't control myself
My emotions are out of control in this situation


So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
Even if you witness my worst side in this situation


No one would ever change this animal I have become
I am past the point of redemption and cannot be changed


And help me believe it's not the real me
I need someone to assure me that my current state is not who I truly am


Somebody help me tame this animal
I need someone to help me control my wild and uncontrollable behavior


I can't escape myself
I am my own worst enemy in this situation


So many times I've lied
I have been dishonest with myself and others repeatedly


But there's still rage inside
Despite my attempts to calm down, I am still filled with anger


Somebody get me through this nightmare
I need immediate help to get out of this horrible situation


Somebody wake me from this nightmare
I need someone to shake me out of this terrible experience


And we believe it's not the real me
I am hoping that my current behavior is not an accurate reflection of who I truly am


This animal I have become
I have transformed into a savage and primal version of myself




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM GONTIER, BARRY STOCK, BRAD WALST, GAVIN BROWN, NEIL SANDERSON

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@cvbxv4841

Tonight, my head is spinning
I need something to pick me up
I’ve tried but nothing is working
I won’t stop
I won’t say I’ve had enough
Tonight, I start the fire
Tonight, I break away

[Chorus:]
Break away from everybody
Break away from everything
If you can’t stand the way
This place is
Take yourself to higher places

(ohhh, ohhh)

At night I feel like a vampire
It’s not right
I just can’t give it up
I’ll try to get myself higher
Let’s go
We’re going to light it up
Tonight we start the fire
Tonight we break away

[Chorus:]
Break away from everybody
Break away from everything
If you can’t stand the way
This place is
Take yourself to higher places

If you can’t stand the way this place is
Take (take) yourself (yourself)
To higher places

[Chorus:]
Break away from everybody
Break away from everything
If you can’t stand the way
This place is
Take yourself to higher places

(ohh…higher places)
(ohh…to higher places)
(ohh…higher places)
Take yourself to higher places



@waldirbraz3500

Tonight, my head is spinning
I need something to pick me up
I've tried but nothing is working
I won't stop
I won't say I've had enough
Tonight, I start the fire
Tonight I break away,
Break!
Away from everybody
Break!
Away from everything
If you can't stand the way this place is
Take, yourself to higher places
Oh, oh,
At night I feel like a vampire
It's not right
I just can't give it up
I'll try to get myself higher
Let's go
We're gonna light it up
Tonight we start the fire
Tonight we break away
Break!
Away from everybody
Break!
Away from everything
If you can't stand the way this place is
Take, yourself to higher places
If you can't stand,
The way this place is
Take, yourself, to higher places
Break!
Away from everybody
Break!
Away from everything
If you can't stand the way this place is
Take, yourself to higher places
Oh, oh,
Higher places,
Oh, oh,
To higher places,
Oh, oh,
Higher places,
Take yourself to higher places



@jzjzkzkzkjzjzkzkkz1502

Tonight, my head is spinning
I need something to pick me up
I’ve tried but nothing is working
I won’t stop
I won’t say I’ve had enough
Tonight, I start the fire
Tonight, I break away

Break away from everybody
Break away from everything
If you can’t stand the way
This place is
Take yourself to higher places

(ohhh, ohhh)

At night I feel like a vampire
It’s not right
I just can’t give it up
I’ll try to get myself higher
Let’s go
We’re going to light it up
Tonight we start the fire
Tonight we break away

Break away from everybody
Break away from everything
If you can’t stand the way
This place is
Take yourself to higher places

If you can’t stand the way
this place is
Take yourself to higher places

Break away from everybody
Break away from everything
If you can’t stand the way
This place is
Take yourself to higher places

(ohh… higher places)
(ohh… to higher places)
(ohh… higher places)
Take yourself to higher places

PAUSA

Stasera, la mia testa sta girando
Ho bisogno di qualcosa che mi sollevi
Ci ho provato, ma nulla sta funzionando
Non mi fermerò
Non dirò di averne abbastanza
Stanotte, accenderò il fuoco
Stanotte, mi allontano

Mi allontano da tutti
Mi allontano da tutto
Se non riesci a sopportare il modo
in cui è questo posto
porta te stesso in posti migliori

(ohhh, ohhh)

Alla notte mi sento come un vampiro
Non è giusto
Non posso arrendermi
Proverò a migliorarmi
Andiamo
Lo accenderemo
Stasera accendiamo il fuoco
Stanotte ci allontaniamo

Mi allontano da tutti
Mi allontano da tutto
Se non riesci a sopportare il modo
in cui è questo posto
porta te stesso in posti migliori

Se non riesci a sopportare il modo
in cui è questo posto
porta te stesso in posti migliori

Mi allontano da tutti
Mi allontano da tutto
Se non riesci a sopportare il modo
in cui è questo posto
porta te stesso in posti migliori

(ooh… in posti migliori)
(ooh… verso posti migliori
(ooh… in posti migliori
Porta te stesso in posti migliori



@mariozepeda5442

Esta noche mi cabeza da vueltas
Tonight, my head is spinning

Necesito algo que me recoja
I need something to pick me up

Lo he intentado, pero nada funciona
I've tried, but nothing is working

No pararé, no diré que ya tuve suficiente
I won't stop, I won't say I've had enough
Esta noche, enciendo el fuego
Tonight, I start the fire

Esta noche, me escapo
Tonight, I break away
Romper con todo el mundo
Break away from everybody

Romper con todo
Break away from everything

Si no puedes soportar la forma en que este lugar es
If you can't stand the way this place is

Llévate a lugares más altos
Take yourself to higher places
Por la noche me siento como un vampiro
At night I feel like a vampire

No está bien, pero no puedo dejarlo.
It's not right but I just can't give it up

Intentaré subirme más alto
I'll try to get myself higher

Vamos, vamos a encenderlo
Let's go, we're gonna light it up
Esta noche comenzamos el fuego
Tonight, we start the fire

Esta noche, nos separamos
Tonight, we break away
Romper con todo el mundo
Break away from everybody

Romper con todo
Break away from everything

Si no puedes soportar la forma en que este lugar es
If you can't stand the way this place is

Llévate a lugares más altos
Take yourself to higher places
Si no puedes soportar la forma en que este lugar es
If you can't stand the way this place is

Llévate (llévate) a ti mismo (a ti mismo) a lugares más altos
Take (take) yourself (yourself) to higher places
Romper con todo el mundo
Break away from everybody

Romper con todo
Break away from everything

Si no puedes soportar la forma en que este lugar es
If you can't stand the way this place is

Llévate a lugares más altos
Take yourself to higher places
Lugares más altos
Higher places

A lugares mas altos
To higher places

Lugares más altos
Higher places

Llévate a lugares más altos
Take yourself to higher places



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@GetYourChicken17

This is, by far, my favorite T-Mobile commercial.

@fatcat1755

Same brotha

@Arda.674

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@GetYourChicken17

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@Arda.674

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@GetYourChicken17

@@Arda.674 What I mean is that the background of this video is mostly pink, just like a T-Mobile commercial. Do you get the joke now?

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@krillin1195

"If you can't stand the way this place is, take yourself to higher places."

Words to live by.

@killermothxd4085

I agree

@caylei9967

It’s abt drugs tho

@yaidontknowwhattoput

Lazy songwriting...

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