Animals
Gem Club Lyrics

Gem Club's song "Animals" is a hauntingly beautiful track that delves into themes of communication, jealousy, and identity. The first verse begins with the line, "I see you moving like an animal," which can be interpreted in several ways. The singer could be observing the person they are singing to and comparing their movements to that of an animal, or it could be a metaphor for the primal, instinctual nature of humans. Later in the verse, when the line "And through your walls the horses come" is introduced, it suggests that there is a barrier between the two individuals, and that the singer is unable to communicate with the person they are addressing. The horses may represent a metaphorical presence that the singer sees in the other person but cannot connect with.

The second verse begins with the line "I went deaf in the parking lot" which could suggest a sense of disorientation or confusion in the singer's identity. The line "When your voice came through my mouth" brings up the idea of identity confusion even more - the singer hears someone else's voice coming out of their own mouth. An interesting interpretation of this could be that the singer feels like they are losing themselves in the relationship or situation they find themselves in. The line "My skeleton moves without me now" further reinforces this idea of a loss of control or self-identity.

The chorus of the song features a repeated refrain of the name "Margaret", which suggests that the song is directed towards her. The chorus also features the line "Margaret you'd make a perfect bride today" which could be interpreted in multiple ways. It may be an expression of admiration for Margaret, with the singer imagining her wedding day, but it may also represent the societal pressure and expectation for women to conform to traditional gender roles.