Animal
ELEL Lyrics

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Animal, you got me cooing in the summer like a Turtle Dove
Animal, oo oo oo ooo
I was up on a rooftop, I was taking in the blue
Now I'm climbing down a ladder so I can go see you
Animal, animal eyes laid on me
Making me something I never thought I'd be

Animal, you got me cooing in the summer like a Turtle Dove

Animal, oo oo oo oo
Animal, looking into your blue I fell in love
Animal, oo oo oo oo oo

I'll calm you down and hold you in the middle of the night
Hearing my oo oo will make you feel alright
You're going oo oo too, no one but us awake
Outside the sun is rising and I see the clouding break

Animal, you got me cooing in the summer like a Turtle Dove
Animal, oo oo oo oo
Animal, looking into your blue I fell in love
Animal, oo oo oo oo oo

Man I'm glad I took another photo
Later in the middle of the night on the road
While I fly by DeSoto
You're glowing and I'm knowing that I've found gold

Animal, you got me cooing in the summer like a Turtle Dove
Animal, oo oo oo oo

Animal, looking into your blue I fell in love
Animal, oo oo oo oo oo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ELEL's "Animal" describe the intense feeling of falling in love and being enamored with someone. The use of animal imagery, such as the Turtle Dove and animal eyes, adds to the sense of instinctual attraction and desire. The singer describes being on a rooftop, taking in the beauty of the surroundings before climbing down to go see the person they are in love with. The chorus repeats the phrase "Animal, you got me cooing in the summer like a Turtle Dove" which further emphasizes the animalistic nature of their emotions.

In the second verse, the singer expresses their willingness to calm the person down and hold them in the middle of the night, expressing a desire to make the other person feel safe and comfortable. The use of "oo oo" represents the sounds that the person they are in love with is making, adding to the intimacy and closeness between them. The song ends with a sense of certainty and completion with the singer stating that they have found "gold" in the person they are in love with.

Overall, the lyrics to "Animal" showcase the excitement, passion, and naturalness of falling in love with someone. The use of animal imagery adds to the sense of instinctual attraction and desire, while the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Animal, you got me cooing in the summer like a Turtle Dove
You have made me feel happy and content like a bird cooing in summer.

Animal, oo oo oo ooo
Expressing affection and desire for you.

I was up on a rooftop, I was taking in the blue
I was enjoying the view and my surroundings from a high point.

Now I'm climbing down a ladder so I can go see you
I am willing to make an effort to see you and spend time with you.

Animal, animal eyes laid on me
Your gaze and attention are focused on me.

Making me something I never thought I'd be
Your presence has transformed me in a positive way I never expected.

Animal, looking into your blue I fell in love
Your blue eyes have captivated me and made me fall in love with you.

I'll calm you down and hold you in the middle of the night
I will provide comfort and support to you when you need it most.

Hearing my oo oo will make you feel alright
The sound of my affectionate noises will reassure and comfort you.

You're going oo oo too, no one but us awake
You are expressing your own affection and desire for me, and we are sharing this moment alone together.

Outside the sun is rising and I see the clouding break
As the day begins, I am hopeful and optimistic about our future together.

Man I'm glad I took another photo
I am pleased that I have captured another moment with you in a photo to cherish.

Later in the middle of the night on the road
Reflecting on this moment when I am traveling alone at night.

While I fly by DeSoto
As I am traveling, passing by a location or landmark named DeSoto.

You're glowing and I'm knowing that I've found gold
You are radiating with happiness and I am certain that I have found something precious and valuable in you.

Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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