Animals
7. Muse Lyrics
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Don't take anything less
Out of control
Strike those in distress
Analyze
Advertise
Bend more rules
Buy yourself an island
Animals
We're animals
Buy when blood is on the street
Out of control
We're out of control
Crush those who beg at your feet
Analyze
Franchise
Spread out
Kill the competition
And buy yourself an ocean
Analyze
Downsize
Lay off
Kill yourself
Come on and do us all a favor
The song "Animals" by Muse is a scathing critique on the ruthless and predatory nature of modern capitalism. The opening lines "Animal, you're an animal, don't take anything less" are directed at those who are driven by their unbridled greed and ambition, who will stop at nothing to climb to the top of the corporate ladder. The next lines "Out of control, strike those in distress" refers to how these people are often out of control and will trample over anyone who gets in their way, including those who are already struggling and in need of help.
The chorus "Analyze, advertise, expand, bend more rules, buy yourself an island" is a sarcastic commentary on the corporate mindset of constant growth at any cost. The verse "Buy when blood is on the street, crush those who beg at your feet" echoes this sentiment, highlighting how the most successful businesses often thrive when others are failing, and how they have no qualms about taking advantage of those who are weaker or less fortunate.
In the final verse, the lyrics take a dark turn, with the singer urging the listener to "kill yourself" as a way of commentary on the utter desperation and hopelessness that can result from a society governed by such ruthless and inhumane values.
Line by Line Meaning
Animal
The subject of the song is compared to an animal
You're an animal
The subject is told that they are an animal-like person
Don't take anything less
The subject is encouraged to always strive for more and not settle for less
Out of control
The subject's behavior is described as being wild and uncontrollable
Strike those in distress
The subject is urged to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or in need
Analyze
The subject is told to carefully assess situations and make calculated decisions
Advertise
The subject is encouraged to promote themselves or their brand
Expand
The subject is urged to grow and increase their reach or influence
Bend more rules
The subject is told to break the rules in order to get ahead
Buy yourself an island
The subject is advised to use their wealth to acquire a private paradise
Animals
All humans are compared to animals in their behavior and actions
We're animals
The subject is acknowledging that they too are included in this animalistic behavior
Buy when blood is on the street
The subject is told to take advantage of a bad situation and buy low when others are selling out of fear
Crush those who beg at your feet
The subject is encouraged to dominate and overpower those who are subservient to them
Franchise
The subject is told to expand their business through franchising
Spread out
The subject is advised to grow their business or influence across a wider area
Kill the competition
The subject is told to eliminate rival businesses or individuals who may be competing for the same goals
And buy yourself an ocean
The subject is encouraged to continue acquiring more and more wealth and resources
Downsize
The subject is told to decrease their workforce or eliminate unnecessary expenses
Lay off
The subject is advised to let go of employees in order to improve profitability
Kill yourself
The subject is told to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of others
Come on and do us all a favor
The artist sarcastically encourages the subject to harm themselves for the sake of others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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Verse 1]
Animal
You’re an animal
Don’t take anything less
Out of control
You’re out of control
Strike those in distress
[Hook 1]
Analyse
Advertise
Expand
Bend more rules
Buy yourself an island
[Verse 2]
Animals
We’re animals
Buy when blood is on the street
Out of control
We’re out of control
Crush those who beg at your feet
[Hook 2]
Analyse
Franchise
Spread out
Kill the competition
And buy yourself an ocean
@nicolem.1028
Competition winner...
"Kill the competition"
@Scardyguyy
Haha nice one :-)
@nicolem.1028
Scardyguyy Thanks haha
@MultiCeecii
+Thomas L. XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
@treetheenderhyena1880
+Thomas L. LOL XD
@XMirrorJoe
+Thomas L. He really payed atention lol
@wardlucas23
One of the most underrated and best muse songs in my opinion. Who agrees?
@myiqis2752
Shame it had to be sandwiched in what was probably muses worst album
@dyanj
i do :)
@Freezee
@@myiqis2752 That‘s your opinion... i liked the 2nd law