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.
People
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah-uh
Yeah, yeah-uh
People
Yeah, yeah-uh
Yeah, yeah-uh
People
The lyrics to Animal Collective's song "People" seem simple and repetitive, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a deeper meaning. The song begins with the repeated phrase "Yeah, yeah-uh" which could represent the sound of people talking or the feeling of being surrounded by people. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, drawing the listener into the lyrics.
The word "People" itself is a broad term that can encompass anyone and everyone, and the lyrics seem to be exploring the complexities of human nature. The chorus repeats "People, people, what do you know?" and "People, people, what do you think?" as if asking for the opinions and insights of those around us. The verses contain images of people doing a variety of things, such as "People going to the city" and "People going off to war," suggesting that our actions and choices as individuals can have a profound effect on society as a whole.
Overall, the lyrics to "People" are thought-provoking and open to interpretation, but they ultimately seem to be exploring the idea that we are all connected as humans and that our actions have a ripple effect on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah-uh
The singer is affirming something with a casual tone.
People
The topic of the song is introduced.
Yeah, yeah-uh
The singer repeats their affirmation from earlier.
Yeah, yeah-uh
Their affirmation becomes more emphatic now.
People
The artist returns to the song's central topic and emphasizes it with repetition.
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