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.
Solo
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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Recordando situaciones que no me dejan vivir
Solo quiero ser feliz
Solo quiero ser feliz
Yo solo quiero ser feliz sin tener que usar mi mascara y tenerte que mentir
Solo quiero ser feliz
Yo solo quiero ser feliz sin tener que usar mi mascara y tenerte que mentir
Solo quiero ser feliz
Me miro en el espejo y ni yo mismo me conosco
El cansancio se refleja en lo profundo de mis ojos
Maldiciendo el destino deseando que fuera otro
Tristemente no es asi
Estoy ahogándome en problemas imposible sonreír
En mi mundo no hay colores todo el tiempo a sido gris
Estoy rogándole a los cielos tener ganas pa seguir
Me quiero escapar
Fumar un par de blontes pa ponerme a volar
Lejos de la envidia, el dolor, y la maldad
El miedo, el rencor, depresión, y la ansiedad
Solo me quiero escapar,
En la musica perderme pa ponerme a recordar
Los momentos de mi infancia llenos de felicidad
Quisiera parar el tiempo y recorrerlo para atrás
Tristemente no es asi,
Estoy ahogándome en problemas imposible sonreír
Mi Esperanza fallecida hace tiempo la perdí
No hay ninguna puta flor creciendo en mi gardin
Pero aqui estoy
Esperando un dia nuevo
Aunque mi corazón y alma me griten que ya no puedo
Le tengo que seguir
No me puedo rendir
Un soldado en la batalla todo debe resistir
Siento mi cuello y me espalda se han quebrado
Por cargar con tanto peso que esta vida me a dejado
Pero aun sigo parado mis rodillas no eh doblado
Curando cicatrices causadas por el pasado
Yo solo quiero ser feliz sin tener que usar mi mascara y tenerte que mentir
Solo quiero ser feliz
Yo solo quiero ser feliz sin tener que usar mi mascara y tenerte que mentir
Solo quiero ser feliz
Atorado en un hoyo
Me miro en el espejo y ni yo mismo me conosco
El cansancio se refleja en lo profundo de mis ojos
Maldiciendo el destino deseando que fuera otro
Tristemente no es asi
The lyrics of A.N.I.M.A.L.'s song "Solo" describe the singer's struggle with his own identity and the desire to find happiness while being true to himself. The song is a raw and honest reflection of the pain and frustration that come with feeling trapped in one's own skin. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's internal battle as he grapples with his own insecurities and the pressure to conform to society's expectations.
He describes how he has been unable to sleep, plagued by memories and situations that do not allow him to live freely. He longs to be happy, but feels forced to wear a mask and lie in order to fit in. He is trapped in a hole, unable to recognize himself in the mirror and feeling the weight of his fatigue in his eyes. He curses his destiny, desperate for it to be different. He sees everything in shades of gray, and struggles to keep going, but he knows he must continue to fight. Despite the pain and exhaustion, he refuses to give up, standing tall and fighting through the scars that the past has left behind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Solo" convey a powerful message of persistence and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. They give voice to the struggle that many people face in trying to be themselves in a society that often seeks to suppress individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Llevo noches sin dormir
I have been awake for nights.
Recordando situaciones que no me dejan vivir
Remembering situations that don't let me live peacefully.
Solo quiero ser feliz
I just want to be happy.
Yo solo quiero ser feliz sin tener que usar mi mascara y tenerte que mentir
I want to be happy without having to wear a mask and lie to you.
Atorado en un hoyo
Stuck in a hole.
Me miro en el espejo y ni yo mismo me conosco
I look at myself in the mirror and don't even recognize myself.
El cansancio se refleja en lo profundo de mis ojos
The fatigue is reflected deep in my eyes.
Maldiciendo el destino deseando que fuera otro
Cursing fate, wishing it were different.
Tristemente no es asi
Sadly, it's not like that.
Estoy ahogándome en problemas imposible sonreír
I'm drowning in problems, unable to smile.
En mi mundo no hay colores todo el tiempo a sido gris
In my world, there are no colors, it's always been grey.
Estoy rogándole a los cielos tener ganas pa seguir
I'm begging the heavens for the desire to keep going.
Me quiero escapar
I want to escape.
Fumar un par de blontes pa ponerme a volar
Smoke a couple of blunts to get high.
Lejos de la envidia, el dolor, y la maldad
Far away from envy, pain, and evil.
El miedo, el rencor, depresión, y la ansiedad
Fear, resentment, depression, and anxiety.
En la musica perderme pa ponerme a recordar
Get lost in music to reminisce.
Los momentos de mi infancia llenos de felicidad
Moments from my childhood filled with joy.
Quisiera parar el tiempo y recorrerlo para atrás
I wish I could stop time and go back.
Mi Esperanza fallecida hace tiempo la perdí
My hope died long ago, I lost it.
No hay ninguna puta flor creciendo en mi gardin
There's not a single damn flower growing in my garden.
Pero aqui estoy
But here I am.
Esperando un dia nuevo
Waiting for a new day.
Aunque mi corazón y alma me griten que ya no puedo
Even though my heart and soul scream that I can't go on.
Le tengo que seguir
I have to keep going.
No me puedo rendir
I can't give up.
Un soldado en la batalla todo debe resistir
A soldier in battle must endure everything.
Siento mi cuello y me espalda se han quebrado
My neck and back feel broken.
Por cargar con tanto peso que esta vida me a dejado
For carrying so much weight that life has left me with.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Leonardo Vaal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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