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.
Mouth Wooed Her
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Tribe of life and mine and yours
You're so good and natural
Arms appeal
'Cause you're so close
Close to I
And eyeing my face
So I can take you out at breakfast time
All so violent
All so sure
I figured it out
I think I've figured it out
We be patient
Time for a nap
And now
If I could just fix the clock I'd take you out
At breakfast time
I don't want no one of
I don't want none agua
I don't want one of the
I don't want none of those
I don't want no one no
I don't want more of them
I don't want no one of the
I don't want no agua
I've been thinking
Better (not) think
Better chance, better rosary
Words are green
And words are weed
We get dressed
Now let's all go out, oh let's
The dye in my face is hot
And all the kids
At breakfast time
Better drink it all
If I let ya have it
I need mouth water
I need mouth water
The lyrics of Animal Collective's song "Mouth Wooed Her" may seem nonsensical at first, but a deeper look reveals a possible interpretation of a romantic encounter. The singer describes their attraction to someone close to them, admiring their natural appeal and violent energy. The lyrics "Good day outside, tribe of life and mine and yours" suggest a shared appreciation of the natural world or a sense of belonging to a larger community. The line "I think I've figured it out" suggests that the singer has come to a realization or made a decision about pursuing this attraction.
However, the second half of the song becomes more abstract, with references to a clock that needs fixing and a desire for "mouth water". The line "Words are green and words are weed" could suggest that language is a powerful force, but also a potential threat or distraction. The repeated refrain of "I don't want no one of, I don't want none agua" could be read as a rejection of something, whether it be a person or a substance.
Overall, "Mouth Wooed Her" is a song that combines evocative language with surreal imagery to create a mood of heightened emotion and intrigue. The singer's desires and motivations are not entirely clear, but there is a sense of urgency to their desires and a willingness to take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day outside
It's a beautiful day outside.
Tribe of life and mine and yours
We are all part of the same tribe of life.
You're so good and natural
You are authentic and true to yourself.
Arms appeal
Your arms are attractive.
'Cause you're so close
Because we are physically close to each other.
Close to I
We are physically close to each other.
And eyeing my face
You are studying my face.
So I can take you out at breakfast time
I would like to take you out for breakfast sometime.
Yes you're nice
You are a kind person.
All so violent
The world can be cruel and aggressive.
All so sure
People can be confident and certain about their beliefs.
I figured it out
I think I understand something.
I think I've figured it out
I believe I have solved a problem or puzzle.
We be patient
We need to be patient and wait for things to happen.
Time for a nap
It's time to take a rest or sleep.
And now
In this moment, at this time.
If I could just fix the clock I'd take you out
If only I could solve this one problem or obstacle, I would take you out on a date.
I don't want no one of
I don't want any of those people.
I don't want none agua
I don't want any water.
I don't want one of the
I don't want any of those things.
I don't want none of those
I don't want any of those things.
I don't want no one no
I don't want any of those people.
I don't want more of them
I don't want any more of those things.
I don't want no one of the
I don't want any of those people.
I don't want no agua
I don't want any water.
I've been thinking
I have been contemplating or pondering something.
Better (not) think
It might be better if I don't think too much about this.
Better chance, better rosary
If we have a better chance, then we might have better luck.
Words are green
The words we use are full of life and vitality.
And words are weed
The words we use can grow and spread like weeds.
We get dressed
We put on our clothes and prepare to go out.
Now let's all go out, oh let's
Let's all go out together and have some fun.
The dye in my face is hot
I feel embarrassed or ashamed and my face is turning red.
And all the kids
All the young people or children.
At breakfast time
During the morning meal.
Better drink it all
We should finish what we have.
If I let ya have it
If I allow you to have something.
I need mouth water
I feel thirsty and need something to drink.
I need mouth water
I feel thirsty and need something to drink.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL PORTNER, NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX
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