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.
Esclavo de Ilusión
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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La estrella que mas brilla pude alcanzar
Y espero que me muestre a donde me llevará
Como el viento empuja una hoja muerta
Fuerte es el camino por recorrer hasta
Esa ilusión que tanto ansío ver, y el la
Meta encuentro y todavía puedo andar
El viaje mas duro será
Ambas ganan la partida de una jugada
Que rara enfermedad tendrá esta tierra
Que lava comenzó a escupir, o será
Que esta contenta y es su forma de reír
Todo comienza a tener sentido
Llevo un as de espadas y un as de corazón
Ambas ganan la partida de una jugada
Llevo un as de espadas y un as de corazón
Vivir, sentir, morir, existir
The lyrics of "Esclavo de Ilusión" by A.N.I.M.A.L. talk about the journey of the singer through life and the realization that even the hardest journey will eventually lead to the desired goal. The singer begins by saying that they had what they had before, but now they have more, having reached the brightest star they could. They hope that this star will show them where to go, like a strong wind pushes a dead leaf towards its destination.
The singer acknowledges that the road ahead is tough, but they eagerly look forward to reaching the illusion they have been longing for. They eventually reach their goal – the meta – but they can still continue walking. The most challenging part of the journey is still to come, but the singer will face it with an ace of spades and an ace of hearts.
In the second part of the song, the singer questions the odd disease that seems to be plaguing the planet, causing it to spew lava. They wonder if the earth is content and laughing in its own way. The singer notes that everything is starting to make sense to them, and they reaffirm that they have an ace of spades and an ace of hearts, both of which will win the game.
Overall, "Esclavo de Ilusión" is a powerful song that talks about the ups and downs of life and the importance of persevering through tough times to achieve one's goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Fue lo que tenia y ahora tengo más
I had something before and now I have more than that.
La estrella que mas brilla pude alcanzar
I was able to reach the brightest star.
Y espero que me muestre a donde me llevará
I hope it shows me where it will take me.
Como el viento empuja una hoja muerta
Like the wind pushes a dead leaf.
Fuerte es el camino por recorrer hasta
The journey ahead is strong.
Esa ilusión que tanto ansío ver, y el la
To see the illusion that I long for.
Meta encuentro y todavía puedo andar
I found my goal and I can still walk.
El viaje mas duro será
The hardest journey is yet to come.
Llevo un as de espadas y un as de corazón
I carry an ace of spades and an ace of hearts.
Ambas ganan la partida de una jugada
Both win the game of a play.
Que rara enfermedad tendrá esta tierra
What a strange illness does this earth have?
Que lava comenzó a escupir, o será
Did the lava start to spew, or maybe?
Que esta contenta y es su forma de reír
It's happy and this is its way of laughing.
Todo comienza a tener sentido
Everything begins to make sense.
Vivir, sentir, morir, existir
To live, to feel, to die, to exist.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corvalah Gimenez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
German Zuka
Letras que te llegan de verdad. A veces siento esa desesperanza de que ya no van a volver bandas así, que hagan musica con el alma de verdad, y no solo para la foto! Aguante ANIMAL!
Swifter Gti
dios que canción loco, alma pura en este tema. que lindo es saber que A.N.I.M.A.L. es de nuestra argentina. aguante A.N.I.M.A.L. locooooooooo.
Hm Conciencia
@Swifter Gti gracias! tienes un material excelente en tu canal Felicidades!
Swifter Gti
@Hm Conciencia muy buena versión amigos, los felicito y por cierto muy buen material. saludos desde Argentina.
yo tengo una banda de nu metal: si quieren pueden mirar el canal https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-iZ3GM9boAuQzCnd616LKw
la banda se llama Tiburon Negro
Hm Conciencia
https://youtu.be/q0J1M_bmKus escucha nuestra versión
El rolo
que lastima que esta version no esta en spotify, solamente esta el acustico
Ricardo Gonzalez Sepulveda
Aun espero el dia que los dos primeros discos de Animal esten en Spotify
Gabriel Ortega
Este tema me hace pensar en Alice in chains
Santiago Ninni
Es como una mezcla de Pantera con Alice in Chains, desborda años 90!! Que banda de la puta madre
Isabel BG
A mi me hace recordar Cementery Gates