ANIMA!’s debut album Not At This Time is out on Friday January 13, 2023. Also available in immersive Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, the three lead up singles feature their powerful female vocal, uplifting beats and their signature colorful sound world that they have become most celebrated for.
Crave
ANIMA! Lyrics
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Every day I get up and it's all the same
I am inside out in a sideways place
I got friends around but they're all mistakes
And the bottle tips to my open throat
And the needle hits on the skin so cold
I am underneath I cannot control
Fill me up until my plate is full
Is it for my head, is it for my fuel?
I will open up, I will swallow whole
Sugar in the veins and the hearts consoled
‘Cos it's something that everybody needs
When we just give in how it tastes so sweet
Is it by design, does it grow from greed?
Crave
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
The lyrics of ANIMA!'s song "Crave" delve into themes of desperation, addiction, and the search for something to fill a void. The song opens with a plea for help, as the singer asks someone for spare change. This may suggest a state of poverty or despair, where everyday life feels monotonous and unfulfilling.
The line "I am inside out in a sideways place" alludes to a feeling of being disconnected from oneself and the world. It's as if the singer is lost, trapped in a state of confusion or disarray. While surrounded by friends, they describe them as "all mistakes," implying that these relationships may not be healthy or fulfilling.
The references to a bottle tipping and a needle hitting the skin indicate substance abuse and the desperate search for relief or escape. The lyrics point to a lack of control, as the singer feels trapped underneath their cravings. There is an acknowledgement that these indulgences may temporarily offer solace but are ultimately destructive.
The chorus speaks to the insatiable nature of these cravings. The desire to be filled up, whether it be through substances or other means, suggests a yearning for something more, for satisfaction or purpose. There is a mention of sugar in the veins, symbolizing the temporary comfort found in unhealthy habits.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying question about the true nature of these cravings. Are they necessary? Do they stem from genuine need or are they driven by greed? It reflects a search for understanding and perhaps a desire to break free from the grip of these insatiable desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, excuse me, sir could you spare some change?
Kindly pardon me, sir, would you be able to provide me with some spare money?
Every day I get up and it's all the same
Each day, I wake up and experience the monotony of a repetitive routine
I am inside out in a sideways place
I feel disoriented and out of place, as if my inner self is turned inside out
I got friends around but they're all mistakes
Although I have companions, they are all choices I regret
And the bottle tips to my open throat
I tilt a bottle towards my throat, allowing the liquid inside to flow freely
And the needle hits on the skin so cold
A needle punctures my skin, producing a sensation of coldness
I am underneath I cannot control
I am overwhelmed and powerless, unable to exert control
Crave
Yearn intensely for something
Fill me up until my plate is full
Satiate me completely until my plate is overflowing
Is it for my head, is it for my fuel?
Is this substance intended for my mind or to provide me with energy?
I will open up, I will swallow whole
I will willingly expose myself and consume it entirely
Sugar in the veins and the hearts consoled
Metaphorically, sweetness courses through our veins, comforting our hearts
‘Cos it's something that everybody needs
Because it is a necessity that every individual requires
When we just give in how it tastes so sweet
When we surrender and indulge, it brings immense pleasure
Is it by design, does it grow from greed?
Is it intentional, or does it originate from an insatiable desire for more?
Crave
Yearn intensely for something
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
Into a distance (Side ways side ways)
Moving away towards a distant place (sideways)
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@bentocco
you deserve way more follower. your music is on point. so excited for this album.
@AnimaWorldwide
+Ben Tocco thank you : )!
@renatoabid9641
I'm addicted to this song...
@Heighdaro
This is absolutely nuts. 💯
@tavischiopu4511
Ok... I just listened this the 5th time and I wanted to say that this song had kept looping in my head all day :). Sorry for my poor English.
@kirellkekw
Tavi Cartofan understandable english :)
@tavischiopu4511
I started to think that I'm not just "your big fan", but YOUR BIGGEST FAN! Thank iTunes for bringing you to my ears. I promise I will try to make this famous. I promise.
@anima5557
+Fan Cartofan <3 <3 <3
@alitop998
you have competition hahahaha
@charlesliggett4467
Surely after 6 years I can swoop in and claim that title.