In 2001, the band regrouped, with guitarist James Valentine added to the line-up, and pursued a new direction under the name: Maroon 5. At this point, Jesse Carmichael switched to playing the keyboards and this has become his main instrument in the band (although he also plays rhythm guitar to this day). After these changes, Maroon 5 signed with Octone Records and released their debut album, "Songs About Jane", in June 2002. The album's lead single "Harder to Breathe", received heavy airplay, which helped the album to debut at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. The band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2005. For the next few years, the band toured extensively worldwide in support of Songs About Jane and produced two live recordings: 2004's "1.22.03.Acoustic" and 2005's "Live Friday the 13th". In 2006, Ryan Dusick officially left the band after suffering from serious wrist and shoulder injuries and was replaced by Matt Flynn. The band recorded their second album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" and released it in May 2007. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and the lead single, "Makes Me Wonder", became the band's first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100.
On September 21, 2010, the band released their third studio album entitled "Hands All Over". It was re-released in 2011 to include the single "Moves like Jagger" (featuring Christina Aguilera). While the original version of the album received mixed reviews, "Moves like Jagger" reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band released their next album, "Overexposed", on June 26, 2012. All four singles of the album were really successful on the charts - for example, the second single from Overexposed, "One More Night" (released on June 19, 2012), reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2014, the band signed with Interscope Records and released their fifth studio album, "V", with the very-first line-up of six official band members, as keyboardist and backing vocalist PJ Morton became an official member in 2012. The album debuted at top of the weekly Billboard 200 chart. Since its debut in 2002, the band has sold more than 15 million albums in the United States and over 100 million singles and 27 million albums worldwide.
Animals
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby I'm
So what you trying to do to me?
It's like we can't stop, we're enemies
But we get along when I'm inside you, ayy
You're like a drug that's killing me
I cut you out entirely
But I get so high when I'm inside you
Yeah, you can start over, you can run free
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pretend it's meant to be
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you making that sound
Taking me down rolling on the ground
You can pretend that it was me
But no, oh
Baby, I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby, I'm
So if I run it's not enough
You're still in my head forever stuck
So you can do what you wanna do, ayy
I love your lies I'll eat 'em up
But don't deny the animal
That comes alive when I'm inside you
Yeah, you can start over you can run free
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pretend it's meant to be
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you making that sound
Taking me down rolling on the ground
You can pretend that it was me
But no, oh
Baby, I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby, I'm
Don't tell no lie, lie, lie, lie
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
That beast inside-side-side-side
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No girl, don't lie, lie, lie, lie (no girl don't lie)
You can't deny, ny-ny-ny (you can't deny)
That beast inside-side-side-side
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yo, oh
Whoa, oh-oh
Whoa, oh-oh
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Just like animals (yeah)
Animals (yeah)
Like animals-mals (yeah)
Ow
Baby, I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles (for miles)
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals (ooh)
Baby I'm
Don't tell no lie, lie, lie, lie
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
That beast inside-side-side-side
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No girl, don't lie, lie, lie, lie (no, girl don't lie)
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny (you can't deny)
That beast inside-side-side-side
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Maroon 5's "Animals" revolve around the idea of the animalistic nature of desire and lust. The main character is preying on someone he is physically attracted to, suggesting they are like two animals in the wild. The lyrics make it clear that the attraction is purely physical, and the idea of a deeper connection or commitment is neither necessary nor desirable. The character indulges in their desire despite acknowledging its destructive qualities, likening this lust to a drug.
The chorus repeats the animalistic imagery, with the character proclaiming that they will "hunt" their prey and "eat" them "alive." The idea of hiding is also mentioned, suggesting that the other person may be trying to resist the attraction. Despite this, the character is portrayed as being all-consuming, with the other person unable to escape their grip.
The lyrics do not shy away from the more explicit aspects of the situation, with lines such as "The beast inside-side-side-side" and "I can still hear you making that sound, taking me down rolling on the ground." The repetition of the lyrics throughout the song highlights the obsessive and all-consuming nature of the attraction.
Interestingly, the official music video for the song features Adam Levine stalking and obsessing over the character played by his now-wife, Behati Prinsloo. The video has received criticism for its depiction of violence against women.
Overall, "Animals" is a song about the raw, physical nature of desire and attraction. The lyrics are blunt and explicit, leaving little room for interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm preying on you tonight
I am actively seeking you out tonight, with the intention to hunt you down and consume you.
Hunt you down eat you alive
I will chase you, overpower you, and devour you.
Just like animals
I am behaving like an instinct-driven, primal animal.
Animals
The animalistic behavior is being emphasized.
Maybe you think that you can hide
You may believe that you can conceal yourself from me.
I can smell your scent for miles
I possess an acute sense of smell, enabling me to detect your presence from a long distance.
So what you trying to do to me
I am questioning your intentions towards me.
It's like we can't stop, we're enemies
We seem to be constantly at odds with each other, and unable to resolve our issues.
But we get along when I'm inside you, eh
The only time we are able to temporarily set aside our differences and communicate well is during sexual intercourse.
You're like a drug that's killing me
I am addicted to you, even though it is detrimental to my well-being.
I cut you out entirely
I have tried to eliminate you from my life completely.
But I get so high when I'm inside you
However, when I engage in sexual activity with you, I experience a strong, addictive high.
Yeah, you can start over you can run free
You have the option to move on and lead your own life.
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pursue other romantic partners.
You can pretend it's meant to be
You can rationalize that our relationship was never meant to be.
But you can't stay away from me
However, you cannot resist the temptation of being with me.
I can still hear you making that sound
I can vividly recall the sounds you make during sexual intercourse.
Taking me down rolling on the ground
Our sexual nature is intense and physical, causing us to roll around on the ground.
You can pretend that it was me
You can imagine that those sounds and experiences were with someone else.
But no, oh
However, that could never be truly satisfying to you.
So if I run it's not enough
Even if I try to distance myself from you, it will not be sufficient.
You're still in my head forever stuck
My memories and thoughts of you will always linger and torment me.
So you can do what you wanna do, eh
You are free to take whatever actions you desire.
I love your lies I'll eat 'em up
I am drawn to your lies and will eagerly accept them.
But don't deny the animal
Do not suppress the primal instinctual behavior, embrace it.
That comes alive when I'm inside you
The animalistic behavior and sensation only emerges when we engage in sexual activity.
Don't tell no lie, lie, lie, lie
Do not fabricate or conceal any information, truthfulness is required.
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
You cannot refuse to acknowledge or accept the truth of the situation.
The beast inside-side-side-side
The primal animalistic nature that resides within us both.
No girl, don't lie, lie, lie, lie (no girl don't lie)
I am urging you to be honest and truthful.
You can't deny, ny-ny-ny (you can't deny)
You cannot reject or refuse to recognize the truth.
The beast inside-side-side-side
The primal animalistic nature within us both.
Ow
An exclamation of excitement, signaling the intensity of the situation.
Animals
The theme of animalistic behavior is being emphasized again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Adam Levine, Johan Schuster, Levin Benjamin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KINGJAY_1438
1:21 and 2:21 Yeah, you can start over, you can run free (Hey)
You can find other fish in the sea (Hey)
You can pretend it's meant to be (Hey)
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you makin' that sound (Hey)
Takin' me down, rollin' on the ground (Hey)
You can pretend that it was me, but no (Hey)
Oh
Fave part ❤❤❤
@tanzimi5518
This is the type of song you’d sing as a kid and realise what the lyrics mean when u grow up
@chocorara6681
Yes :(
@ryanrenolds5844
I know right
@-nada-5370
the thing is when i was a kid, i already knew what it meant so i never sung it but i still listened to it
@mqultixmills1541
My life story
@miruthulathirugnanam7157
Oh god yes!!!
@ilikechez5775
Innocent little seven year old me thought this was about animals
@user-ru4yg2qp3c
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@ilikechez5775
@@user-ru4yg2qp3c Yes, those animals
@W-Keys
Same😂