Animal Mother
Good Tiger Lyrics
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Let me tell you what was seen so far away
Just know that
Not one second of film was wasted
Capture the travesty
Not one second
Coming back a broken man wasn't part of the plan
I ran into the fire
With expectations that I would be celebrated
Not one second of film was wasted
Capture the travesty
Not one second
I'll grant you this interview
Coming back a broken man wasn't part of the plan
The common perception was that our fears were alive
Don't listen
Just know that
Not one second of film was wasted
Capture the travesty
Not one second
I'll grant you this interview
Coming back a broken man wasn't part of the plan
I can't make sense of this
"Animal Mother" by Good Tiger is a song that deals with the horrors of war and the disillusionment that often follows soldiers when they return home. The first verse is about an anonymous soldier who is interviewed about his experiences, but he has no identity beyond his service number. The soldier speaks of the travesties he witnessed during his time in combat, emphasizing that every moment of it was captured on film. Despite this, he feels that no one truly understands what he went through and that he is now a broken man.
The second verse is about the soldier's perception of how he would be celebrated upon his return from the war, only to find that the reality is far different than his expectations. He has come back from the war a changed person, and the emotional toll it has taken on him was not part of the plan. The chorus is a repetition of the soldiers' words, emphasizing the idea that every moment of the tragedy was captured and not a second of it was wasted.
The bridge is a message to those who have not experienced the horrors of war: don't listen to the common perception that soldiers' fears are just in their heads, because those fears are very much alive. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the idea that the soldier's trauma was not only captured on film but is also a never-ending reality that he must endure.
Line by Line Meaning
No silence from a number with no identity
There is no peace or quiet from an unknown and anonymous source.
Let me tell you what was seen so far away
Allow me to describe what was observed from a distant location.
Just know that
Understand that there is a point to be made.
Not one second of film was wasted
Every moment was documented with intent and purpose.
Capture the travesty
Record the tragedy that has occurred.
Not one second
Every moment is significant and valuable.
I'll grant you this interview
I will allow this conversation to take place.
Coming back a broken man wasn't part of the plan
The intention was not to return in a state of emotional or physical distress.
I ran into the fire
I bravely confronted a dangerous situation.
With expectations that I would be celebrated
Believing that my actions would be recognized and praised.
The common perception was that our fears were alive
The prevailing belief was that our anxieties and apprehensions were justified.
Don't listen
Ignore those who would seek to discourage or disparage.
I can't make sense of this
I am unable to understand or comprehend what has occurred.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@makemebad35
I'm stoked for this record. Love these videos and songs.
@FatalxCxDawg777
Damian!
@filthymitch
They'll have released 2 albums worth of singles by the time the album actually comes out. Bring it on.
@rawrNogarr
going the sleep token route of releasing an album
@covid-mx9ng
Well........that's what quarentine does to us. Boredom brings out the best of us. I just wish other bands like periphery would realease a bunch of new singles and a new album during this time seems like they would release more singles now that thy left Sumerian records and own their own label
@michaelrosenberger161
I don't care how slow this album is coming out, this shit smacks!! wtf am i gonna do when its all dropped? thank you Good Tiger for staying organic among the art you've created. Favorite album of 2020 hands down.
@seansmith8495
favorite song so far and thats saying something because every song on this album has been 🔥🔥🔥
@WickedColdClown
Best Tiger.
@nickubillos2435
Did I hear a string harmonic rake? Yeah this is my favorite song so far
@MusaTariq25
This may end up being my favorite album of the year, every single has just been so fuckin’ perfect. Can’t wait for the rest.