Her debut album, entitled Animal, was released on January 5, 2010 in the US to mixed reviews from music critics. The album sold 152,000 copies in its first week in the US, debuting at number one. Animal was seven years in the making and resulted in Kesha's accumulating over two hundred songs by the time of its release, with fourteen making the final cut. A number one placing in New Zealand for the first single TiK ToK (first released on August 7, 2009) gave Kesha her first solo number one; this was followed by number one positions in Canada, Australia, Norway and the United States, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 as the first number one of the 2010 decade. During its second week at number one on the chart, TiK ToK set the female download record and became the second best-selling single in a week, after Right Round, for shifting over 610,000 copies. During its fifth week at the top of the chart, it broke the record for the highest weekly plays on the radio airplay chart. Her second single, Blah Blah Blah (feat. 3OH!3), was first released on February 19, 2010 and has since charted within the top 10 in four different countries.
On November 9th, 2010, Kesha released the EP Cannibal, which included the chart topping single We R Who We R. It debuted atop the charts and became the singer’s third number one hit.
Kesha released her second album, Warrior, on November 30, 2012. The album features a collaboration with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
On October 7, 2013, Kesha and Pitbull released a collaboration, Timber, which was became Kesha's fourth number-one.
In 2014, after spending two months in rehab for eating disorder treatment, and appealing about her sexual assault case with Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald (Dr. Luke), Kesha announced she was working on her third album.
In 2017, she released her third album, Rainbow after Dr. Luke was fired from Kemosabe Records. Rainbow debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and has also received a grammy nomination for 'Best Pop Vocal Album' and 'Best Pop Solo Performance' for Praying.
Check out Kesha's recent albums, High Road & Gag Order.
Animal
Ke$ha Lyrics
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With what we are
Not what we should be
And I am, I am starstruck
With every part
Of this whole story
The animal inside
Let it live and die
Like it's the end of time
Like everything inside
Let it live and die
This is our last chance
Give me your hand
'Cause our world is spinning at the speed of light
The night is fading
Heart is racing
Now just come love me like we're gonna die
Oh
I'm not asleep
I'm up for the fight
Into the magic
And I don't want the concrete
I am alive
It comes with the tragic
So if it's just tonight
The animal inside
Let it live and die
This is our last chance
Give me your hand
'Cause our world is spinning at the speed of light
The night is fading
Heart is racing
Now just come love me like we're gonna die
Oh
This is our last chance
Give me your hand
'Cause our world is spinning at the speed of light
The night is fading
Heart is racing
Now just come love me like we're gonna die
The lyrics to Ke$ha's song "Animal" depict a couple who are deeply in love and living in the moment, fully embracing the animalistic, passionate side of their relationship. The singer admits to being "starstruck" by every part of the story of their love, and she is completely in love with who they are at this moment, rather than focusing on what they should be. The lyrics suggest that they are both fully aware that their time together may be limited, which adds urgency to their desire to fully immerse themselves in the passion and love that they share.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to let go of inhibitions and give in to the primal desires that exist within them. By letting the animal side of themselves live and die, they can fully embrace the intensity of their love, as if it's the end of time. The line "give me your hand" is a plea to the other person to join her in this moment and make the most of what may be their last chance to fully let go and love each other.
The verses of the song explore the idea that the singer is alive and fully engaged with the magic of life, even though it comes with its own brand of tragedy. She is not content to simply exist within the confines of what society deems as acceptable or concrete, she wants to live life to its fullest.
Overall, "Animal" is a song about living in the moment, being fully present in a relationship, and embracing the passion and intensity of love while you still can.
Line by Line Meaning
I am in love
I have intense feelings for something
With what we are
I appreciate and love what we are now
Not what we should be
I do not care about what we are expected to be, I accept us for who we are
And I am, I am starstruck
I feel captivated and awed by what I am experiencing
With every part
I love and appreciate every aspect of this experience
Of this whole story
I appreciate the entirety of this experience, both good and bad
So if it's just tonight
I am willing to fully embrace this experience, even if it is fleeting
The animal inside
My primal instincts and desires
Let it live and die
I am willing to fully indulge and then let go of my primal desires
Like it's the end of time
I am fully immersing myself in this experience as if it is my last
Like everything inside
I am embracing every aspect and feeling inside of me
This is our last chance
We may not have another opportunity to experience this, so we should fully embrace it now
Give me your hand
I want to share this experience with you and have your support
'Cause our world is spinning at the speed of light
Our lives and experiences are moving fast and we need to live in the moment to fully appreciate them
The night is fading
This experience is ending or coming to an end soon
Heart is racing
I am feeling intense emotions in this moment
Now just come love me like we're gonna die
Let's embrace this moment and love each other without fear or inhibition
I'm not asleep
I am fully awake and present in this moment
I'm up for the fight
I am willing to do what it takes to fully embrace this experience
Into the magic
I am allowing myself to be fully immersed in this experience and all its wonder
And I don't want the concrete
I do not want to be held back by societal expectations or limitations
I am alive
I am embracing and living life to the fullest
It comes with the tragic
Life is not perfect and comes with its own challenges and difficulties
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Greg Kurstin, Kesha Sebert, Lukasz Gottwald, Pebe Sebert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MarysMindMarysWorld
Underrated song from Kesha
@TonyFGDD
+Mary's Mind Nearly all of her songs sadly :c
@christianchannel8755
This is her favourite song
@visualhatefvck
You can post this comment under every goddamn song from HIGH ROAD 😪
@joshdoherty5814
I really liked her stuff from 2009-2013 and knowing what she went thru that guy was a jerk I miss those songs
@SabbyTabbyCat
Agreed this should of been more famous than tik tok, not that I don't like tik tok super good song but I wish it was this song that kicked off her career instead
@meganoneil3620
Everyone in the comments giving positive vibes towards Kesha, you are my people. We love you Kesha ❤️😭
@jamescardenas7929
animals unite
@connermoore03
+Megan O'Neil :3 OMG KINGDOM HEARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@randomasmr1038
same