Beast
Obel Lyrics
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Going out to hunt and then back to feast
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
From your hill of beans I will sit and roar
Thinking to myself, what are you waiting for?
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
Let's go tonight, let the beast run a mile
With the dogs and the cattle, let's go
I know you said it's like a heel to the head
Or a girl in your bed and in your arms
Curiosity you do not know
But with a gang of me you'll be on your toes
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
For a bit of skirt you do go my way
Singing to the sky, oh like a bird of prey
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
Let's go tonight, to let the beast run wild
With the dogs and the cattle, let's go
I know you've said, it's like a heel to the head
Or a girl in your bed and your arms
For the butter on your bread, for the dying and the dead
For your cheeks turning red, let's go
Let's go tonight, let the beast run a mile
With the dogs and the cattle, let's go
The song "Beast" by Agnes Obel is a peculiar song whose true meaning lies in its surrealistic lyrics. The song presents a series of enigmatic images that seem to depict a complicated human life. The first line, for instance, "I would know who roars mostly like the beast" suggests the singer is trying to identify someone who behaves like a wild animal. It may seem like a criticism, but as the song progresses, the singer's intention becomes lucid. The second line, "Going out to hunt and then back to feast," suggests that the person is a relentless go-getter who accomplishes his/her goals tirelessly. The repetition of "I consider you," throughout the song gives the impression that the singer is deeply reflecting on this person, as if wondering what makes him/her so significant.
Line by Line Meaning
I would know who roars mostly like the beast
I'm searching for someone who has the same ferocious roar as a wild animal
Going out to hunt and then back to feast
An instinctual desire propels me to hunt and gather like a wild animal
I consider you, I consider you
I'm thinking deeply about you
From your hill of beans I will sit and roar
I'll make noise, despite your opinion being small and insignificant to me
Thinking to myself, what are you waiting for?
I'm questioning why you haven't acted yet
Let's go tonight, let the beast run a mile
Let's satisfy our primal urges and let loose tonight
With the dogs and the cattle, let's go
We'll surround ourselves with the animals we've domesticated
I know you said it's like a heel to the head
I understand it's a painful experience for you
Or a girl in your bed and in your arms
Or perhaps a desire that's hard to resist
Curiosity you do not know
You lack an innate sense of inquisitiveness
But with a gang of me you'll be on your toes
I'll surround you with people who will keep you alert and attentive
For a bit of skirt you do go my way
You're willing to follow me for a romantic interest
Singing to the sky, oh like a bird of prey
It brings you great joy to be in love
For the butter on your bread, for the dying and the dead
We'll do whatever it takes to survive, including sacrificing for others
For your cheeks turning red, let's go
We'll pursue pleasure, even if it means taking risks
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AGNES CAROLINE THAARUP OBEL
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@gamzekarakss7055
I would know who roars mostly like the beast
going out to hunt and then back to feast
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
From your hill of beans I will sit and roar
Thinking to myself: What are you waiting for?
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
Let's go tonight, let the beast run a mile,
with the dogs and the cattle, let's go.
I know you said it's like a heel to the head,
or a girl in your bed and in your arms.
Curiousity you do not know
but with a gang of me you'll be on your toes,
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
For a bit of skirt you do go my way
singing to the sky, oh like a bird of prey,
I consider you, I consider you
I consider you
Let's go tonight, to let the beast run wild
with the dogs and the cattle, let's go.
I know you've said, it's like a heel to the head,
or a girl in your bed and your arms.
For the butter on your bread, for the dying and the dead,
for your cheeks turning red, let's go.
Let's go tonight, let the beast run a mile,
with the dogs and the cattle, let's go.
@jaymatthew6639
Most songs are only poems to a rhythm. The way you sing isn't nearly as simple. The moods that you manifest are on an unparalleled level which are irreplicable and transcendent. Honestly, to feel music the way you do is inspiring to say the least.
@ReverseJuxtapose
Jay Matthew Well put.
@macexuberance5789
This is the song I use to calm down when anxiety is overwhelming
@user-lu1cj2sw2u
Try listening to this. It calms me down. https://youtu.be/4qPBlRPLq5I
@arturorosas2170
This song caused me anxiety once. But only once.
@sarasunshine6929
@macexuberance5789
It's like a lullaby for the soul. ❤
@cissou233
Agnes Obel a des musiques tellement uniques! Elle nous embarque dans un monde poétique et mystérieux à la fois, c'est merveilleux!! ❤
@charnelground2389
Agnes's music is really experienced like a fine wine.
@lovelight8479
I feel SO lucky to have found Agnes as she brings about intelligent angles on various moods, thoughts, and life itself.
I also love that she's not all "smiley" all the time as she wonders her poetic way through life.
I just love this very sophisticated
artist 🎶🌻🙋♀️
@LiseMLBK
Agnes Obels Beast, surely is a mozartlike work of pure art, that I will never ever be tired of. First second in on this masterpiece I surrender to her totally awesome lyrics, preformance and her entire universe of sublime melodies. I salute u and many thanks from me - A fellow dane