The band has released fourteen albums: "Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished" (2000), "Danse Manatee" (2001), "Campfire Songs" (2003), "Here Comes the Indian" (2003), "Sung Tongs" (2004), "Feels" (2005), "Strawberry Jam" (2007), "Merriweather Post Pavilion" (2009), "Centipede Hz" (2012), "Painting With" (2016), "Tangerine Reef" (2018), "Crestone" (2021), "Time Skiffs" (2022), and "Isn't It Now?" (2023). They also composed and performed the soundtrack for the 2022 film, The Inspection, directed by Elegance Bratton and produced by A24.
Prior to "Here Comes the Indian", the group's albums were not credited to the band name "Animal Collective" but instead to "Avey Tare & Panda Bear" (for "Spirit"), "Avey Tare, Panda Bear & Geologist" (for "Danse") and "Campfire Songs" (for "Campfire Songs").
The band members met in school and started recording together in various forms of collaboration from a young age. Although the band is often classified as psych folk or noise rock, it is hard to define the Animal Collective sound as they often experiment with diverse styles and ideas from album to album. The group also runs the record label Paw Tracks on which they have released their own material as well as material by artists such as Ariel Pink, Terrestrial Tones, and The Peppermints. Paw Tracks' latest signee is Tickley Feather, with whom the band recently toured.
Chores
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end
If I think to fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done
Now I've got these chores
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done
If I
If I
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If I
If I
If I think to fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end
If I if I think to fast
Take what's in my head
I've got two things in my head's end
Now I've got these chores
And im not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done
Now I've got these chores
And im not gonna hurt no one
And when at last my work is done
If I
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I only want the time
To do one thing that I like
I want to get so stoked
And take a walk out in the light drizzle
At the end of the day
When there's no one watching
When there's no one watching
When there's no one watching
The song "Chores" by Animal Collective is an introspective piece that speaks to the importance of taking care of oneself amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities. The lyrics express the idea of being overwhelmed with thoughts and responsibilities, but finding solace in completing one's work and being content with oneself. The repetition of the phrase "If I think too fast, take what's in my head, I've got two things in my head's end" suggests the idea of slowing down and finding clarity and focus in one's thoughts. The chorus "Now I've got these chores, and I'm not gonna hurt no one, and when at last my work is done" emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duties, finding a sense of accomplishment, and not causing harm to others in the process.
The final stanza of the song offers a glimpse of what the singer truly desires - "I only want the time to do one thing that I like, I want to get so stoked and take a walk out in the light drizzle, at the end of the day when there's no one watching." Here, the song shifts into a more optimistic vibe, as the singer looks forward to finding joy in simple things and enjoying those things without any external pressures or expectations. The repetition of the line "When there's no one watching" suggests the idea of finding true happiness and fulfillment when one is being true to oneself, rather than trying to impress or please others.
Overall, "Chores" is a contemplative song that speaks to the importance of finding balance in one's life, by completing duties, but also taking time to indulge in one's passions and finding joy in the simplest of things.
Line by Line Meaning
If I if I think to fast
If I think too quickly
Take what's in my head
Take what's in my mind
I've got two things in my head's end
I have two things on my mind
Now I've got these chores
Now I have things to do
And I'm not gonna hurt no one
And I won't hurt anybody
And when at last my work is done
And when I finish my work
When there's no one watching
When nobody is looking
I only want the time
I just want some time
To do one thing that I like
To do something I enjoy
I want to get so stoked
I want to get excited
And take a walk out in the light drizzle
And take a walk in the light rain
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN ROSS\ WEITZ, NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX
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