Animal Farm
Madness Lyrics
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Buahahahahaha
This cage is my home
And oh so alone am I
Don't burn me with your laser beam
It's pointed at you and tomorrow's dream
The lyrics to "Animal Farm" by Madness convey feelings of entrapment and isolation. The first two lines contrast the idea of being caged like an animal to the idea of having a tool, which typically symbolizes freedom and control. However, the following line "And oh so alone am I" reveals that the singer is actually trapped in this "cage", feeling isolated and powerless.
The lyrics take a sharp turn when the singer speaks of a "laser beam", which could symbolize power, violence or control. The line "It's pointed at you and tomorrow's dream" suggests that the singer is not in control, but rather, is under the influence of someone or something else. The idea of "tomorrow's dream" implies that there is a future to look forward to but the ominous presence of the laser beam suggests that it may not be a positive one.
Overall, the lyrics of Animal Farm convey a sense of being trapped, powerless, and uncertain about the future. It is a reflection of the political and social unrest experienced by many in the 1980s, when the song was released.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a tool
The situation presented is merely a means to achieve a desirable end result.
Buahahahahaha
Expressing a confident and rather crazed outlook on the situation at hand.
This cage is my home
The singer feels trapped and confined in their surroundings.
And oh so alone am I
Feeling isolated and without human connection.
Don't burn me with your laser beam
Do not target me with your hurtful intent.
It's pointed at you and tomorrow's dream
The person directing the negativity will ultimately suffer its consequences, affecting their future aspirations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CATHAL SMYTH, CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER FOREMAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL WOODGATE, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE THOMPSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK BEDFORD, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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@SilverfoxJB
This has aged so well. I love it more now than ever
@pauldunneska
Better tune than driving in my car.
@Mellobee
From the album The rise & fall & 7
@declanmcdermott
Brilliant !!!
@Kerri36982
Very dark for a Disney cartoon but the song is par excellence
@mucy2807
All Disney is dark these days 😏😉
@harty1344
This was on the picture disc of driving my car.
@patrickstocks3576
This is a tool
Buahahahahaha
This cage is my home 🏡
And oh so alone am I
Don’t burn 🔥 me with your laser beam
It’s pointed at you & tomorrow’s dream 😴