All Party Animals songs are produced by the duo Flamman & Abraxas
(There have been several other groups called Party Animals, including the 1974 one-hit-wonder band who released the song In Zaire, the official song of the "Rumble In The Jungle" boxing event between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kinshasa.)
E.H.B.O.
Party Animals Lyrics
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But we don′t care
Because were moontan not journalist
Final consuming animals
Drifting easy in friendly space.
And anolauge trance.
Nothing can doom this group.
Where controlling the mind
Sucking in the energy
And were causing nerve ending
Because we out on a move
What to do where to go?
And then we know!!
Get on!!
The opening line of Party Animals's E.H.B.O. seems to suggest that the state of the world is grim and it is on the verge of collapsing. However, the group proclaims they don't care because they are "moontan, not journalists". It appears that the group is distancing themselves from reality and choosing to live in a fantastical world of their own rather than facing the issues plaguing the world. The line "final consuming animals" appears to refer to humanity as a whole - a species that is consuming itself to its own destruction, bringing about the end of the world. Yet again, the group indicates that they aren't bothered by it, as they are "drifting easy in friendly space" and in a state of "analogue trance". They believe that nothing can bring doom to their group because they are in control of their own minds and can manipulate madness.
Moving into the latter part of the song, the group seems to be out on the move, wondering what to do and where to go. However, they find clarity and motivation in the simple phrase, "get on!" In essence, the song is celebrating escapism and a sense of invincibility that can result from distancing oneself from the harsh realities of life. It is a song about living in the moment and not worrying about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is coming to an end.
The singer acknowledges the dire state of the world.
But we don′t care
The singer and their group do not concern themselves with the world ending.
Because were moontan not journalist
The group identifies themselves as not being journalists, and therefore not having to report on or worry about current events.
Final consuming animals
The group sees themselves as primal and consuming in their behavior.
Drifting easy in friendly space.
The group is content and relaxed in their environment and among each other.
And anolauge trance.
The group is in a state of trance-like communication or understanding.
Nothing can doom this group.
The group feels invincible and believes that they cannot be destroyed.
Where controlling the mind
The group takes pride in their ability to control their own thoughts and potentially manipulate the thoughts of others.
Manipulating the madness
The group is capable of navigating and manipulating difficult or chaotic situations.
Sucking in the energy
The group feeds off of the energy of their surroundings and the people around them.
And were causing nerve ending
The group's actions are causing a stir or reaction among those observing them.
Because we out on a move
The group is taking action or making moves.
What to do where to go?
The group is unsure of their next steps.
And then we know!!
The group suddenly comes to a realization of what they should do.
Get on!!
The group encourages themselves and potentially others to take action and move forward.
Writer(s): Jeroen Flamman, Jeffrey V Porter
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.