It was founded by the singer and guitarrist Andrés Giménez in 1992 in Buenos Aires, Argentina with Aníbal Aló on drums and Marcelo Corvalán on bass and backing vocals.
They originally formed under the name of "Animal", but due to legal issues the name was quickly changed to the actual version. A.N.I.M.A.L.'s sound is that of heavy metal and most lyrics are in defense and in favor of ethnic minorities and original peoples of Latin America; this can be seen in many song titles like Solo Por Ser Indios ("Only For Being Indian"), Guerra De Razas ("Race War"), Poder Latino ("Latin Power") and Raza Castigada ("Punished Race").
The band's success grew taking it to play in most Latin American countries, the United States and Europe. In 1999, Iongtime bassist Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan and then drummer Andres Vilanova (who joined the band at age 17, replacing Martín Carrizo) left the band . Marcelo and Andres were replaced by Cristian Lapolla and Marcelo Castro, however around this time the band entered a clear and slow downward spiral as many fans started losing interest in it.
After a year or so, Marcelo Castro was replaced by Javier Dorado who had briefly joined the band back in 1993 and was replaced in 2004 by Martín Carrizo who rejoined the band.
In 2006 it was announced that the band would take an indefinite break; this resulted in Martín Carrizo's (drummer) leaving the band and Andrés Giménez forming a new band called D'mente (word play meaning both demente ("lunatic") and devil mente ("devil mind", Andres' nickname).
Former members Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan and Andres Vilanova now play together in the band carajo.
Cop Killer
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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Tengo mi camisa negra
Mis guantes negros
El pasamontaña puesto
Hace mucho tiempo
El puñal afilado
Las luces apagadas
Mato policias!!!
cop killer
Vos sos mejor que yo
Cop killer
Brutalidad policial
Cop killer
Tu familia esta sufriendo
Cop killer
Estamos empatados
Mi cerebro al maximo
Esta es tu noche
El cuchillo largo
Tu cuello es el perfecto
Mi adrenalina se escapa
El estereo suena
Voy a matar a alguien
Al cerdo que nos para por nada!
Cop killer
Vos sos mejor que yo
Cop killer
Brutalidad policial
Cop killer
Tu familia esta sufriendo
Cop killer
Ya estamos empatados!!!
A ver ahora todos, vamos!!!
Cop killer
Vos sos mejor que yo
Cop killer
Brutalidad policial
Cop killer
Tu familia esta sufriendo
Cop killer
Estamos empatados, empatados, empatados!!!
A ver todos, a ver, vamos!!!
Por eso
Por todos tus derechos
Por tu libertad
Canten con nosotros
Cop killer!!!!
Cop killer (x8)
Cop killer
Vos sos mejor que yo
Cop killer
Brutalidad policial
Cop killer
Tu familia esta sufriendo
Cop killer
Ya estamos empatados
The lyrics of A.N.I.M.A.L.'s song Cop Killer seem to speak to a deep-seated anger and resentment towards police officers and their perceived acts of brutality. The song opens with the singer donning black clothing and a balaclava while brandishing a sharp knife and shooting at police officers. Throughout the song, the singer taunts the police, claiming that they are not better than him, and that they are facing the consequences of their actions through their families suffering the same pain caused by the singer's actions. The chorus repeats the phrase "Cop Killer" several times, asserting the singer's intention to take the lives of police officers who, he perceives, stand in the way of his freedom and rights.
This song's lyrics, while deeply controversial, have been interpreted by some as a critique of police brutality and a call for justice. The words "Cop Killer" can be seen as a metaphorical representation of the desire to eliminate the oppressive systems that police officers represent, rather than advocating for violence against them. However, it is equally true that the lyrics can also be interpreted to promote violence against members of law enforcement.
Line by Line Meaning
Tengo mi camisa negra
I am wearing my black shirt
Mis guantes negros
My gloves are also black
El pasamontaña puesto
I have my balaclava on
Hace mucho tiempo
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time
El puñal afilado
My knife is sharp and ready
Las luces apagadas
I have turned off the lights
Tirando muchos tiros
I am shooting many rounds
Mato policias!!!
I am killing police officers!!!
Cop killer
I am a cop killer
Vos sos mejor que yo
You are better than me
Brutalidad policial
I am reacting to police brutality
Tu familia esta sufriendo
Your family is suffering because of what the police did
Estamos empatados
We are even now
Mi cerebro al maximo
My brain is in overdrive
Esta es tu noche
This is your night, officer
El cuchillo largo
My long knife is ready
Tu cuello es el perfecto
Your neck is the perfect target
Mi adrenalina se escapa
My adrenaline is pumping
El estereo suena
The stereo is playing
Voy a matar a alguien
I am going to kill someone
Al cerdo que nos para por nada!
To the pig who stops us for no reason!
A ver ahora todos, vamos!!!
Come on everyone, let's do this!!!
Ya estamos empatados!!!
We are already even!!!
Por eso
That is why
Por todos tus derechos
For all of your rights
Por tu libertad
For your freedom
Canten con nosotros
Sing with us
Cop killer!!!!
Cop killer!!!!
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GeoMetroMonkey
I don’t even speak Spanish but this version is way better just the energy
Carlos Zacarías
Tremendo temon siempre la recuerdo. En mis épocas universitarias cuando los tombos nos caían a bombazos y la gente resistiendo los gases
Villa Strangiato
Buena version, pero la mejor es la que hizo Animal en la penitenciaria de Olmos, demasiada fuerza y en vivo
Juan Alejandro Gonzalez Triviño
Que huevos cantar esto en una penitenciaria delante de los guardas que son los dueños de una carcel.
Juan Canales
Debería haber sido el himno del 18 de Octubre del 2019 en Chile
gaston ezequiel cramis
Excelente tema a full
Manu Martín
A.C.A.B, Colombia 2019-2020, no olvidar.
Beto Angel
En pie de lucha 2021
Ivan Lucero
Anticipando el sonido del redoblante de St Anger
Luis Santibáñez
hey! no había leído los comentarios, pero cunado escuchaba pensaba.. "mierda St Anger" hahahah y boom leo tu comentario hahah buenaaa