In 2004, Jebediah produced their fourth album Braxton Hicks and released it on their own record label, Redline Records in conjunction with Shock Records.
Lead singer Kevin Mitchell released his second solo album Suburban Songbook in 2006 under the pseudonym Bob Evans.
Their official site is http://www.jebediah.net/.
Animal
Jebediah Lyrics
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And don't believe everything that you see
It may not be quite what you believed
Oh I know everything that I do tonight
Means nothing if I don't succeed
My highlight desire while ecstasy
Let intentions out so openly
It's not crazy, just chemistry
Oh I know everything that I do tonight
Means nothing if I don't succeed
I'm insufferable when I'm in heat
It's my animal, animal.
I'm insufferable when I'm in heat
It's my animal, animal
Animal Instinct
Make the most of opportunity, nothings free, nothings free
And don't believe everything that you see
It may not be quite what you believed
Oh I know everything that I do tonight
Means nothing if I don't succeed
I'm insufferable when I'm in heat
It's my animal, animal.
I'm insufferable when I'm in heat
It's my animal, animal
The song "Animal" by Jebediah is about seizing opportunities and giving into one's animal instincts. The lyrics caution against blindly believing everything one sees, as things may not be what they seem. The singer of the song acknowledges that everything he does tonight will be meaningless if he does not succeed.
The line "It's not crazy, just chemistry" suggests that the singer's overpowering desire is not something he can control or help but is rather a natural biological response. The repeated refrain of "I'm insufferable when I'm in heat, it's my animal, animal" further emphasizes this idea of giving in to one's primal urges.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their animal instincts and to make the most of the opportunities that come their way, while also being cautious and aware of their surroundings and what they believe.
Line by Line Meaning
Make the most of opportunity, nothings free, nothings free
Take advantage of opportunities because they don't come for free.
And don't believe everything that you see
Be skeptical of what you see because it may not be what you think.
It may not be quite what you believed
Things may not be what you expected.
Oh I know everything that I do tonight
I am aware of my actions and their consequences tonight.
Means nothing if I don't succeed
My actions will be meaningless if I do not succeed.
My highlight desire while ecstasy
My strongest desire is intensified by ecstasy.
Filling me
I am being overwhelmed by this feeling.
Let intentions out so openly
I am expressing my desires openly.
It's not crazy, just chemistry
It's not insanity, it's just a chemical reaction in my body.
I'm insufferable when I'm in heat
I become unbearable when I am sexually aroused.
It's my animal, animal.
It's my natural animal instinct.
Animal Instinct
My primal nature takes over.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: DAVID LAWRENCE MITCHELL, DENISE ELIZABETH ROUGHAN, DAVID JOHN SAUNDERS, DOMINIC JEREMY STONES
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Peter Hoare
Hmmmmm. Just heard this on radio. Forgot how much I LOVE IT. I'd go BATSHIT, when it came on
Especially on JJJ when JJJ wasn't utter dogshit like it is now
I turned 60, one hour ago, (0100 12/07/2022).
So I'm getting pissed on french champagne, XXXX, and fireball whiskey.
If I hadn't given my SHOCKING grass addiction 29/12/2021, I'd be getting RIPPED on that too.
So now I settle for cigs and Wee Williem cigars and White Ox pipe tobacco.
I must be getting old 😂
Peter Hoare
@RO BOT My 18yr younger GF beats me EVERY TIME at pool. It annoys FUCK outta me, cause she doesn't even concentrate on her shots, just slams them. Maybe I over think things.....
I'm 57 and had a goddamn pool table at home. It's SO frustrating.
P.S I'm VERY familiar with the Espy. Lived in Melboring for a year in the late 90s because of work.
Why do you people all wear black and drink coffee?????
I'm a QUEENSLANDER!!!! And love me XXXX 😛
Ashda Kreator
Still great after 20 years. Same with a lot of Jebediah’s songs.
RO BOT
I USED TO LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE I WENT OUT ON THE WEEKEND FOR MOTIVATION SO I COULD WIN POOL DOWN AT THE ESPY ST KILDA , WINNING POOL = GETTING THE GIRL'S 🤤🤤
thatdevilguy
I love the fact that you can sing this in tune even if you can't sing!
Bender Rover
all you need is a peg on your nose to get perfect jebediah pitch hahah
Steve Ganz
Travelled in Australia in 1999 had bought this album . Still listening to it now. Also it’s now on Spotify. Great album and brings back great memories from my early twenties. I’m 44 now🤪🤪🤪
Peter Hoare
@RO BOT Loved the Espy when I was there in the late 90s
RO BOT
I USED TO LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE I WENT OUT ON THE WEEKEND FOR MOTIVATION SO I COULD WIN POOL DOWN AT THE ESPY ST KILDA , WINNING POOL = GETTING THE GIRL'S 🤤🤤
Peter Hoare
Pfffttt. I turned 60 last night. I'm getting REALLY pissed at the Gold Coast casino 0727 cause I ran outta beer at home.
Gotta wait till bottlos open at 1000
And fuck yeah. Aussie music fucking kicks arse
yakidin63
Classic kick ass Aussie rock song.
Peter Hoare
Fuck I miss the 90s music on JJJ