Primitive
RóisÃn Murphy Lyrics
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Out of the dim and the gloom we came
We are animal
By any other name
From the primordial soup
Out of the dim and the gloom we came
We are animal
I need to get you out of your cave, man
I need to let you out of your cage and set you free
If tonight's the night
I'm gonna show you I ain't got no game plan
Out from under a rock
From a prehistoric sea we crawl
We are animal
Animal one and all
Out from under a rock
From the prehistoric sea we came
We are animal
Animal
One unbroken chain
I know what you're searching for
I pray you find it on your instinct
I, I don't need you hurting, boy
Animalistic
I need to get you out of your cave, man
I wanna let you out of your cage and set you free
If tonight's the night
I'm gonna show you I ain't got no game plan
I need to get you out of your cave, man
I wanna let you out of your cage and set you free
If tonight's the night
I'm gonna show you I ain't got no game plan
If you call out tonight
And hear the call of the wild reply
You are animal
Animal
Not so deep inside
If you call out in vein
Every one of us just the same
We are animal
Dare not speak its name
I know what you're searching for
I pray you find it on your instinct
I, I don't need your hurting, boy
Animalistic
I need to get you out of your cave, man
(Primitive)
I wanna let you out of your cage and set you free
If tonight's the night
I'm gonna show you I ain't got no game plan
(Primitive love for me)
I need to get you out of your cave man
(Primitive)
I wanna let you out of your cage and set you free
If tonight's the night
I'm gonna show you I ain't got no game plan
(Primitive love for me)
The lyrics to "Primitive" by Róisín Murphy explore the idea that, despite humanity's technological advancements and societal structures, we are fundamentally rooted in our animalistic instincts. The repeated refrain "We are animal" emphasizes this point, with Murphy suggesting that we are all part of an "unbroken chain" stretching all the way back to the primordial soup. She urges the listener to embrace their primal nature, suggesting that breaking free from societal constraints will ultimately lead to a more fulfilling existence.
The notion of freeing oneself from societal norms is also tied to gender roles and expectations, with Murphy singing "I need to get you out of your cave, man / I need to let you out of your cage and set you free." The use of cave and cage imagery further emphasizes the idea of breaking free from constraints and returning to a more natural state. The repeated mention of an "instinct" serves as a call to action, with Murphy urging the listener to listen to their inner voice and search for fulfillment on a more basic level.
Overall, "Primitive" is an evocative exploration of the human condition, suggesting that our animalistic nature is not something to be suppressed or ashamed of, but rather embraced in order to live a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
From the primordial soup
From the very beginning of time
Out of the dim and the gloom we came
From a time of darkness and obscurity we emerged
We are animal
We are beings of nature
By any other name
No matter how we try to label ourselves
One unbroken chain
Connected through time
I need to get you out of your cave, man
I need to help you break free from your limitations
I need to let you out of your cage and set you free
I need to free you from your constraints
If tonight's the night
If this is the moment
I'm gonna show you I ain't got no game plan
I don't have a set way of doing things
Out from under a rock
Emerging from obscurity
From a prehistoric sea we crawl
From a time long ago we arose
One unbroken chain
Connected through time
I know what you're searching for
I understand what you're looking for
I pray you find it on your instinct
I hope you find it within yourself
I, I don't need you hurting, boy
I don't want you to suffer
Animalistic
A primal, instinctive nature
If you call out tonight
If you express your desires
And hear the call of the wild reply
And receive a response from nature
Not so deep inside
Just below the surface
If you call out in vain
If you express yourself but receive no response
Every one of us just the same
All of us sharing the same nature
Dare not speak its name
We sometimes fear acknowledging our primal nature
Primitive love for me
A raw, instinctive love for me
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Seagreentangerine
The woman is just pure magic, this is a beautiful rendition and you can really feel the power of the song. She has that crowd right under her spell !
dragontm1
this is as a true master artist who gives a show on the street for free this is overpowered in all the ways you can see this is as good as it comes, I wish I was there;)
Ben Brye
My thoughts exactly
Cari
respect to the musicians and backing singers too :) <3
FEDERICO LORCA
Bella Róisín gran artista que orgullo seria seria estar en ese momento y escucharla cantar en vivo
PersephoneGthrsFlwrs
i am so in love with Roisin, one of the reasons being the simple fact that she is probably the only performer who can pull this off and make it look absolutely brilliant!
Muse Eater
I am so glad that I hadn't seen it live, cause I would die from emotions xD She is so underestimated, but I guess her music is too difficult for average pop-shit listeners :(
Kanewan Harris
When those drums come in.. the average pop shit listener would soil themselves.😊
High Maintenance Minimalist
She really needs to release a live album...this is great!
Squeezy Hugs
just imagine if you were passing by and you thought "why doesn't someone sign you up?" this is way too cool and has got my respect for someone who keeps it real and simple and sounds so good without the need for making things overlycomplicated. she sounds good with the real world acousitics.