Animal Life
My Little Lover Lyrics

The lyrics to "Animal Life" by My Little Lover contain themes of relationships and introspection. The opening line, "Itsumo soba ni iraretara" ("If only I could always be by your side"), expresses a desire for closeness that has become difficult to maintain. The singer then reflects on the other person's supposedly "selfish" ways, but acknowledges that they still have much to learn about their partner. They seem to feel that the other person's behavior is impenetrable, and that they are participating in a "lonely play" where neither can fully understand the other.

Despite this, the singer suggests that they could relate better by observing "動物の動作で" ("through animal behavior"). This may refer to emulating instinctive, nonverbal communication patterns in order to establish a deeper connection. The final lines seem to embody a sense of wonder and paradox, as the singer muses on the mysteries of gender and identity: "Karada to wa kokoro to wa onna to wa otoko to wa nani ka / Takusan no fushigi wo ne / Taiyou to idenshi ga warau yo" ("What is the body, what is the heart, what is a woman, what is a man? / There are so many wonders / The sun and genetics are laughing").

Overall, "Animal Life" explores the intricacies of relationships and communication, and suggests that perhaps the key to understanding lies in stepping outside of verbal language and tuning into more primal instincts.