Manimal refers to different bands :

1) Manimal is a metal band from … Read Full Bio ↴Manimal refers to different bands :

1) Manimal is a metal band from Toulouse, France. Its members come from French bands Psykup (singer Julien Cassarino aka Ju, drummer Brice Sansonetto, guitar player David Castel aka Vidda ), Leiden (guitar player Ludovic aka Luddo), and Sailenth (bass player Fabrice).
The band defines itself as "Faith no More mixed up with Cannibal Corpse", and uses the tag "open death" to refer to their own music (more exhuberant and progressive than classical death metal).

Manimal was formed in June 2003, and shortly after recorded its first demo (available for free at manimal.org). With these first tracks at the heart of their 2004 debut album, "Eros & Thanatos", the band received good critics from the French metal community. Manimal then started its first national tour, and wrote their second album "Succube" which eventually came out fall 2005.

Both albums were recorded at the "Les Milans" Studio, in Bordeaux, which is also the studio that uses French death metal - and critically acclaimed band - Gojira.

In 2012 the band called it quit.

Trivia
Gojira mainman Joe Duplantier is featured on 'Dead Meat', a title from "Eros & Thanatos".
On the second album "Succube", each track bears a movie title. Manimal thus unveils its broadly movie-oriented inspiration.

Julien Cassarino's sister, Elodie Cassarino also lays some vocals for Manimal.

Discography
Eros & Thanatos (2004)
Succube (2005)

Official websites
www.manimal.org
www.myspace.com/manimale

2) Manimal is also a Rap band from France.

3) There is also a Swedish metal band called Manimal.
Official Website
www.manimal.nu

4) A Dutch Garagerock/Surf-Freak--Trash Band from Delft/Amsterdam
www.myspace.com/manimalholland
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Manimal/108685135820329

5) At the 90’s it was born at Vitória’s island, Espírito Santo, a new rhythm that mixes the local culture with the world pop music, the ROCKCONGO, created by MAHNIMAL, a band compound by brothers and lifelong friends, all according to the Congo’s tradition, a typical capixaba’s folkloric manifestation.

Since then, the band is on the road making public their differentiated sound and conquering some eminence and awards wherever they go. The first one was a jingles contest that allowed the MAHNIMAL’S first phonographical register. In July, 96, it was the occasion of winning the best arrangement’s prize at the National Music Festival, in Alegre, ES, among 360 inscriptioned songs, where MAHNIMAL showed, for the first time, the Rockongo to a big audience (about 20 thousand people), only two months later, the band was finalist of “LES DECOUVERTS DE RFI” (International Radio France) that has considered Mahnimal one of the eight best works of the Latin America and Caribe, among 440 bands of the whole world, besides has been elected the EXPO 98’s Revelation band, in Lisboa – Portugal. Transcending the country limits, Mahnimal did more than 80 presentations in 5 tours by Europe, traveling by Alemanha, Suiça, U.K, Portugal, Espain, France, Itály, Bélgium e Holand showing up on the biggest European summer festivals like the 41° MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL (Suiça), LONDON CALLING (UK), SFINKS e POLE POLE FESTIVAL (Bélgium), EL GREC (Espain), EXPO 98 (Portugal), FESTIGAL (Galicia) Hammersmith Palais (UK) among others, besides shows in night clubs and even on the street.

With the same structure since it has appeared, ten years ago, the group is nowadays one of the most respected bands of Espírito Santo and responsible for the inclusion of the Congo’s rhythm in the pop world. Mahnimal presents the rhythm side by side with the rock, reggae , samba, ticumbi, jongo, electronic music, MPB and pop. A real musical volcano that has one foot at the modernity and another at the popular

The Dark
Manimal Lyrics

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There comes a time
When all must face
And wipe away the filth of the human race
To redefine
What we've become
And to restore order not to suffocate

Am I alive

Because I hate
Have I the right to alter another's fate
I realize what we've become
Can we restore order not to suffocate

I'm watching a world of decay
Lost forever
The time has come to roll the dice

Fight!
The hunger
The taste of blood
Riders of the dark

Through endless days and nights
I've tried to master the pain
Gaze beyond the spite
Before we've all gone insane

You don't know what I've sacrificed
I've seen the hate with my own eyes
I take the world and paint it black
To cover up and make us blind

I'm watching a world of decay
Lost forever
The time has come to roll the dice

Fight!
The hunger

The taste of blood
Riders of the dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Manimal's "The Dark" are a call to action to face the problems of our world, acknowledge the filth and decay, and work towards restoring order. The opening lines create a sense of urgency and inevitability, as if there is no turning back and we must face what we have become. The repeated line "to restore order not to suffocate" emphasizes the idea that restoring order is necessary for survival and avoiding suffocation or being stifled by the chaos.

The second verse explores the idea that hate and the desire to alter someone else's fate might be responsible for the state of the world. The lyrics ask whether one has the right to do so and acknowledges the need to restore order to prevent suffocation. The chorus then expresses a desire to fight against this decay and hunger for greatness, with the riders of the dark representing those who are willing to take action.

The final part of the song reflects on personal sacrifice and the layers of hate and decay that cover up the truth of our world. The repeated line "I'm watching a world of decay, lost forever" creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, but the repeated call to fight suggests that there is still hope for change.

Line by Line Meaning

There comes a time
We recognize that at some point, everyone must confront their own role in the state of the world.

When all must face
At that point, all individuals must take responsibility for their own actions and the actions of others.

And wipe away the filth of the human race
We need to cleanse ourselves of the negative actions and behaviors that have led us to this point.

To redefine
There needs to be a new definition of what it means to be human and to live in this world.

What we've become
We must acknowledge the current state of the world and address the issues that have brought us to this point.

And to restore order not to suffocate
The goal is to bring balance back to the world, without causing harm or destruction in the process.

Am I alive
The singer is questioning their place in the world and what it means to truly be alive.

Because I hate
They wonder if their hatred and desire for revenge is what keeps them alive and motivated.

Have I the right to alter another's fate
The artist is questioning if they have the right to make decisions that could impact the lives of others.

I realize what we've become
They acknowledge the dark state of the world and what we, as a society, have turned into.

Can we restore order not to suffocate
The singer questions whether we can restore balance without harming ourselves or causing further destruction.

I'm watching a world of decay
The artist observes the world around them, and they see the destruction and decay that has taken over.

Lost forever
They fear that the world is beyond repair and cannot be saved.

The time has come to roll the dice
The singer acknowledges that it is time to take a risk, to make a change, and to see where it leads us.

Fight!
A call to action, urging listeners to fight for change and for a better world.

The hunger
The intense desire to create a better world, to make a difference, and to be a force for good.

The taste of blood
This could be interpreted as a reference to the sacrifice and hard work required to achieve change and overcome obstacles.

Riders of the dark
The singer is part of a group of individuals who are fighting for change and trying to overcome the negativity and darkness in the world.

Through endless days and nights
The singer has been fighting for change tirelessly, and the struggle feels never-ending.

I've tried to master the pain
Despite the hardships, the artist has tried to stay strong and endure the pain and suffering.

Gaze beyond the spite
The artist is urging their listeners to look past the anger and hatred that might be clouding their judgment or actions.

Before we've all gone insane
The artist realizes that many people are struggling to cope with the darkness in the world and that it's important to act before things become even more chaotic.

You don't know what I've sacrificed
The singer is acknowledging that their fight for change has come at a personal cost.

I've seen the hate with my own eyes
The artist has witnessed firsthand the ugliness and negativity in the world, which has made them even more determined to make a change.

I take the world and paint it black
The singer is acknowledging the darkness in the world and embracing it, perhaps as a way to harness the power and energy of that negativity and use it to fight for change.

To cover up and make us blind
They don't wish to create more darkness, but rather to use it to shield themselves and others from the harsh reality of the world.

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