Providence
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I know I cannot be true, I'm an animal just like you
Oh I'll bleed just a little bit too, oh I'll bleed just like you
I know I cannot be true, I'll bleed just a little bit too
Oh I'm just like you, I'm just an animal just like you
I know I cannot be true, I'm an animal just like you
Oh I'll bleed just a little bit too, I bleed just like you
I know I cannot be true, I bleed just like you
I bleed just like you, oh I know I cannot be true
I'll bleed just a little bit too, I know just what I do?
I bleed just like you, I bleed just like you
I know just what to do, I'm an animal just like you
Oh Lord, what can I do? Oh Lord, please help me through
I'm an animal just like you, I know just what I do?
Oh Lord, what can I do? Oh Lord, what can I do?

I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you




I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Foals' "Providence" are filled with self-realization and introspection. The repeated line "I'm an animal just like you" suggests that the singer recognizes their primal urges and desires, acknowledging their own animalistic nature. The line "Oh I'll bleed just a little bit too" can be interpreted as the singer acknowledging their own vulnerability and mortality, recognizing that they are not invincible.


The repeated phrase "Oh Lord, what can I do?" adds a religious element to the song, implying that the singer may be struggling with their own moral compass and seeking guidance or forgiveness. The repeated use of "I know I cannot be true" suggests a sense of guilt or shame, further emphasizing the singer's internal struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I know I cannot be true, I'm an animal just like you
Despite my desire to be perfect, I am human and make mistakes just like you


Oh I'll bleed just a little bit too, oh I'll bleed just like you
Just as you may experience pain and suffering, so will I


I know I cannot be true, I'll bleed just a little bit too
I acknowledge my flaws and understand that I am capable of hurting as well


Oh I'm just like you, I'm just an animal just like you
Despite our human qualities, we are still animals with our own primal instincts and tendencies


I know I cannot be true, I'm an animal just like you
I recognize that I am not perfect and have similar animalistic traits as you


I'll bleed just like you, oh I know I cannot be true
Despite trying to be better, I still experience pain and hardship just like you


I bleed just like you, I bleed just like you
We both experience the same physical and emotional responses to life's challenges


I know just what to do, I'm an animal just like you
Despite appearing confident, I also have moments of uncertainty and struggle to navigate life's challenges


Oh Lord, what can I do? Oh Lord, please help me through
In moments of difficulty, I turn to a higher power for guidance and support


I know just what to do, I'm an animal just like you
Despite having moments of uncertainty, I ultimately trust my instincts to guide me


Oh Lord, what can I do? Oh Lord, what can I do?
In times of desperation, I seek guidance and strength from a higher power


I'm an animal just like you, I'm an animal just like you
Regardless of our differences, at the core, we are both animals trying to navigate this world




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