Animal Crackers
Liv Tyler & Ben Affleck Lyrics


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Don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

Know what I was thinkin'
(What?)
I, I really don't think that the animal cracker
Qualifies as a cracker
(Why?)

Well, 'cause it's sweet which is an in suggest cookie
And when you put a cheese on something
It's sorta the finer characteristic
Of what makes a cracker

Why I thought of that, I just
(Baby, you have such sweet fill-up talk)
Ya got like a little animal cracker, Discovery channel thing
Watch the gazelle as he grazes through the open plains

Now look, as the cheetah approaches
Watch as he stalks his prey
Now the gazelle is a little spooked
He could head north to the manless peaks above or south

The gazelle now faces mans most parlous question
North or south way down tune in next week
(Baby, do you think it's possible)
That anyone else in this world
Is doing this very same thing at this very same moment?

I hope so
Otherwise what the hell are we trying to say?

Don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep




'Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

Overall Meaning

Liv Tyler and Ben Affleck's song "Animal Crackers" is a beautiful love song that beautifully captures the emotions of wanting to savor every moment with someone special. The first verse is a powerful expression of fear, indicating that the singer does not want to close her eyes or fall asleep because she doesn't want to miss a single moment with her lover. The chorus affirms that the singer would like to be with her lover for all eternity and never miss a single thing, emphasizing how much they mean to each other.


However, the song takes an interesting twist when the conversation shifts to the subject of animal crackers. The second verse is a dialogue between the two singers – Tyler and Affleck – discussing whether animal crackers can be considered as crackers or cookies. The songwriters used this metaphor to emphasise how people tend to overthink things and miss the little things that make life worth living.


The song ends with the singers musing on the possibility of anyone else in the world doing the same thing at that moment, which makes the exchange more intimate and special. They hope that there are others in this world who also appreciate the little things in life, making the world a more magical place.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't wanna close my eyes
I don't want to miss a moment with you.


I don't wanna fall asleep
I don't want to miss any time with you.


'Cause I'd miss you baby
Because I don't want to miss a single thing with you.


And I don't wanna miss a thing
I want to experience everything with you.


Know what I was thinkin'
I have something on my mind.


(What?)
Are you curious about what's on my mind?


I, I really don't think that the animal cracker
I have been thinking about animal crackers.


Qualifies as a cracker
I don't think animal crackers are actually crackers.


(Why?)
Do you want to know why I think that?


Well, 'cause it's sweet which is an in suggest cookie
They are sweet, which is more like a cookie than a cracker.


And when you put a cheese on something
And it's typical to put cheese on crackers.


It's sorta the finer characteristic
It's what makes a cracker a cracker.


Of what makes a cracker
It's what distinguishes crackers from other snacks.


Why I thought of that, I just
I don't know why that came to mind.


(Baby, you have such sweet fill-up talk)
(You have a cute way of talking.)


Ya got like a little animal cracker, Discovery channel thing
You have a fascination with animal crackers, like a nature documentary.


Watch the gazelle as he grazes through the open plains
Imagine a gazelle in the wild, eating grass.


Now look, as the cheetah approaches
Watch the cheetah stalking the gazelle.


Watch as he stalks his prey
Observe the cheetah hunting the gazelle.


Now the gazelle is a little spooked
The gazelle is starting to get scared.


He could head north to the manless peaks above or south
The gazelle could run north towards the mountains, or south.


The gazelle now faces mans most parlous question
The gazelle must make a dangerous decision.


North or south way down tune in next week
We'll have to wait and see which direction the gazelle chooses.


(Baby, do you think it's possible)
(Do you think there are other people doing the same thing right now?)


That anyone else in this world
That there might be other people in the world.


Is doing this very same thing at this very same moment?
Watching animal crackers and wondering about other people doing the same.


I hope so
It's comforting to think that there are others like us.


Otherwise what the hell are we trying to say?
If we're alone in this, what's the point of talking about it?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: DIANE WARREN, HARRY GREGSON WILLIAMS, TREVOR RABIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@ryanc5572

When I was a kid I thought this scene was sooo lame and boring. Now as an adult seeing it again, it's so beautiful and romantic. ❤

@jakebaker4066

This was a masterpiece. I laugh so hard and then I stop and get emotional and then I laugh even harder the second time.

@Ll-uy7lf

May I know what is emotional about this?

@Arthur-tf2pw

pun intended? ❤

@paolo-1283

There's something nostalgic and magical about sunsets, life is beautiful if you know where to look.

@dannomite6433

i remember seeing this scene as a kid and I could never find it again until now.

@mattmcclellan4011

I remember watching this scene as a kid, around 10-12 years old and this made me know I want to fall in love with a woman some day.

@dkh8703

Yup. Mee too...😁

@BipoIarbear

Liv's little chuckle is adorable

@VasilikiJohnny

To me,a legendary movie. The first movie which i cried for after... The Lion King... Exceptional chemistry between Liv (what a beauty) and Ben. The kind of movie you miss the 90's for...i watch it every time. Awesome scene.

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