Like An Animal
April Towers Lyrics


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The story of where your life is meant to go
Is barrin' the skin of me just lettin' you know
The false security is in your hands
Life will just make light work of your demands
You chain me up
and make me feel like an animal
You caged me up
and make it seem that you're not so cold
The story
of how your hard work will get you reams
But maybe the world don't owe you anything
False maturity is in your eyes
Life will just make light work to victimize
You chain me up
and make me feel like an animal
You caged me up
and make it seem that you're not so cold
You chain me up
and make me feel like I'm anyone
You caged me up
and make it seem that you're not so tall
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh-oh oh oh
(Like an animal, like an animal)
Oh oh oh-oh oh oh
(Feel like an animal)
You chain me up
and make me feel like an animal
You caged me up
and make it seem that you're not so cold
You chain me up
and make me feel like I'm anyone
You caged me up
and make it seem that you're not so tall
I came
I saw
how happy you are
I fay
I won
run back to the car
I came
I saw
how happy you are
Oh no
No
I came
I saw
how happy you are
I fay
I run right back to the car
I came
I saw
how happy you are
Oh no




No
No

Overall Meaning

The song β€œLike an Animal” by April Towers is a powerful and thought-provoking track that discusses themes of imprisonment, control, and victimization. The overall message of the song is centered around false promises and the idea that the world owes you nothing. The lyrics suggest that life is unpredictable, and no one is exempt from its challenges. It is a call to not put too much faith in material possessions and external validation because these things can be quickly taken away. The lyrics also suggest that there are people in the world who hold power over others and manipulate them for their benefit, making them feel trapped and powerless.


The lyrics β€œYou chain me up and make me feel like an animal. You caged me up and make it seem that you're not so cold” are particularly powerful and give life to the idea that some people hold control over others in ways that dehumanize them. The lines β€œFalse maturity is in your eyes. Life will just make light work to victimize” reveal the lack of empathy some people have and how others may feel persecuted because of the emotional distance shown towards them. The imagery of being held captive and treated like an animal is very apt, as it vividly represents the effort a person may have to go through when trying to regain their sense of self.


In summary, β€œLike an Animal” is a song with a powerful message that tells a story of control, victimization, and power struggles. It is a song that inspires listeners to be aware of people in their lives who may hold them captive and to know that life owes them nothing.


Line by Line Meaning

The story of where your life is meant to go
This song talks about where a person's life is supposed to lead and the challenges they will face along the way.


Is barrin' the skin of me just lettin' you know
Despite the struggles of life, the singer is determined to make themselves known to the world.


The false security is in your hands
People often cling to false ideas of security, which give them a sense of control in their lives.


Life will just make light work of your demands
Despite our best efforts, life can be unpredictable, and it doesn't always respond to our demands.


You chain me up and make me feel like an animal
This line represents the metaphorical chains that some people feel when they are controlled or trapped in a situation against their will.


You caged me up and make it seem that you're not so cold
The person controlling the situation may appear to be warm-hearted or caring, but they are actually displaying manipulative behavior that can emotionally harm others.


The story of how your hard work will get you reams
The world often tells us that if we work hard, we will achieve our dreams. But sometimes people work hard and never see their dreams come to fruition.


But maybe the world don't owe you anything
Despite the hard work we put in, the world doesn't always reward us. In fact, it may not owe us anything at all.


False maturity is in your eyes
Some people may appear to be mature and wise, but they are actually immature and misguided in their actions and beliefs.


Life will just make light work to victimize
Life isn't always fair, and it can often make victims out of those who least deserve it.


Oh oh oh, Like an animal, like an animal
This refrain emphasizes the feeling of being trapped or caged, like an animal.


Oh oh oh-oh oh oh, Feel like an animal
This line brings the metaphor of being an animal to the forefront and emphasizes the powerlessness that the person feels in their situation.


I came, I saw, how happy you are, I fay, I won, run back to the car
This verse represents the singer's realization that they were unaware of the manipulative behavior they were experiencing and their subsequent decision to leave the situation.


Oh no, No, I came, I saw, how happy you are, I fay, I run right back to the car
Despite feeling like they won by leaving the situation, the person is still haunted by the experience and unable to fully move on.


I came, I saw, how happy you are, Oh no, No, No
The singer feels conflicted about the situation they experienced, as they realize that they were not as happy as they thought they were in the moment.




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