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.
Dios
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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la injusticia que apu¸ala
ha infectado nuestra raza,
corazones con espinas,
cielo y hambre, ro¸a y vida.
rýe el diablo burlñndose
rýe el diablo burlñndose,
ve a la raza matñndose,
viendo al mundo pudriùndose.
dios, donde quiera que estùs
mira como otra vez algo vuelve a fallar,
tus hijos te reclamaran.
vino y sangre, cruz de hierro,
de rodillas suplicando,
cementerios de esperanzas,
inhumana sobrecarga.
rýe el diablo burlñndose,
rýe el diablo burlñndose,
ve a la raza matñndose,
rýe el diablo burlñndose,
dios, dios
donde quiera que estùs, ven!
mira como otra vez, mñs!
algo vuelve a fallar, hoy,
tus hijos te reclaman ,dios
The song Dios by A.N.I.M.A.L. deals with the theme of injustice that is plaguing humanity. The lyrics describe how this injustice has infected our species, causing hearts with thorns, hunger, disease, and death. The devil is portrayed as laughing at humanity as it kills itself, exposing the rot and decay in the world. The artist questions where God is in all of this chaos and failure, and he imagines the time when God's children will call to him for help. Wine and blood mix with the image of the iron cross and praying on bended knees, suggesting the desperate and hopeless state of the world. The final lines of the song appeal to God to intervene, to watch as humanity fails once again, and to answer the call of his children.
Overall, the song is a critique of the state of the world and the culpability of God in allowing suffering to continue. The artist combines religious imagery with a sense of despair and hopelessness to create a powerful message about the need for justice in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dios!
Calling out to God in frustration and despair.
la injusticia que apu¸ala
The injustice that stabs us.
ha infectado nuestra raza,
Has infected our race,
corazones con espinas,
Hearts with thorns,
cielo y hambre, ro¸a y vida.
Sky and hunger, rust and life.
rýe el diablo burlñndose
The devil laughs in mockery.
ve a la raza matñndose,
Sees the race killing itself,
viendo al mundo pudriùndose.
Watching the world rot.
dios, donde quiera que estùs
God, wherever you are,
mira como otra vez algo vuelve a fallar,
See how something fails again,
tus hijos te reclamaran.
Your children will demand you.
vino y sangre, cruz de hierro,
Wine and blood, iron cross,
de rodillas suplicando,
On their knees begging,
cementerios de esperanzas,
Cemeteries of hope,
inhumana sobrecarga.
Inhuman overload.
dios, dios
God, God
donde quiera que estùs, ven!
Wherever you are, come!
mira como otra vez, mñs!
See how one more time,
algo vuelve a fallar, hoy,
Something fails again today,
tus hijos te reclaman ,dios
Your children demand you, God.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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