Primitive
RÛisÌn Murphy Lyrics
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Out of the dim and the gloom we came
We are animals
By any other name
From the primordial soup
Out of the dim and the gloom we came
We are animals
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 animals
Animal, one and all
Out from under a rock
From the prehistoric sea we came
We are animals, animal
One unbroken chain
I know what you're searching for
I pray you find it, on your instinct
I don't need your hurtin', 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 vain
Everyone 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 don't need your hurtin', boy
Animalistic
I need to get you out of your cave, man
(Primitive)
I'm gonna 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'm gonna 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 of RÛisÌn Murphy's song Primitive celebrate our animalistic nature and our roots as creatures emerging from the primordial soup. The repetition of "From the primordial soup, out of the dim and the gloom we came, we are animals by any other name" emphasizes the idea that we are all connected as part of the same unbroken chain of evolution. Murphy urges her companion to embrace their animal instincts, encouraging them to break free from their "cage" and find their primal selves. She affirms that we are all animals at our core, and that recognizing and accepting that part of ourselves is ultimately liberating.
The line "If you call out in vain, everyone of us just the same, we are animal, dare not speak its name" suggests that society has taught us to suppress our animal nature and pretend that we are more civilized and sophisticated than we really are. However, Murphy invites her listeners to embrace their "primitive" nature, recognizing that it is a fundamental part of who they are. Ultimately, Primitive celebrates the idea that we are all connected through our shared evolutionary history, and that we can find liberation and fulfillment by embracing our innate animalistic instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
From the primordial soup
We originated from the beginning of time
Out of the dim and the gloom we came
We existed when the world was dark and obscure
We are animals
We belong to the animal kingdom
By any other name
No matter how we label ourselves, we remain animals
One unbroken chain
A continuous link spanning all species
I need to get you out of your cave, man
I want to help you break free from your limitations
I need to let you out of your cage and set you free
I aim to liberate you and set you on a new course
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 plan, I will simply follow my intuition
Out from under a rock
Emerging from obscurity
From a prehistoric sea, we crawl
We physically evolved from ancient aquatic environments
Animal, one and all
Every one of us is an animal
I know what you're searching for
I understand your desires
I pray you find it, on your instinct
I hope you will discover your true nature by following your inner voice
I don't need your hurtin', boy
I don't want you to cause me pain
If you call out tonight
If you speak out
And hear the call of the wild, reply
And respond to your primal instincts
Not so deep inside
Within all of us, there is an animal instinct waiting to be unleashed
If you call out in vain
If you speak out in hopelessness
Everyone of us just the same
All of us are equal in our animal nature
Dare not speak its name
Do not deny or hide your animal instincts
(Primitive)
(Basic, fundamental)
(Primitive love for me)
(Raw, instinctual love for me)
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: IVAN CORRALIZA, ROISIN MURPHY
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Luis Leiva
Since I discovered this song many years ago, I never stop feeling joy when I listen to it, especially on those difficult days at the office. This minimalist version is still extraordinary, thank you very much Róisín for all these years
peterpiper0815
Beautiful. I love this song and your voice is so.....can't find words. I love it❤
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Russell Wagner
mesmerizing! an acoustic version of a such a driving hard-edged tune, unbelievable.
Bitfreakie
Goosebumps… stunning performance.
Friedel Kastor
Excellent performance. What a voice, and yes it was fun for me.
Celtic Myst
Still a beautiful voice, where did the time go? Absolutely amazing.
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