I'm An Animal
Robin Thicke Lyrics


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I'm an animal
Can you still love me baby
I'm a beast hear me roar
Fingernails on the floor
I'm an animal baby
Put a gate around my heart
Don't you let me out the yard
I'm an animal baby

I got a chemicle that makes me go numb
I don't know what to do with my opposable thumbs
I got a mean Tampa banging like an Indian drum
And if you press one of my buttons, I'm gon' do something dumb

I'm a beast hear me roar
Fingernails on the floor
I'm an animal baby
Put a gate around my heart
Don't you let me out the yard
I'm an animal baby

I'm an animal
Can you love me baby
Can you still love me baby
I'm an animal
Can you still love me baby

Shoulda played it cool but I pushed it to the edge
Now she's slipping through my hands and she's dangling her legs
Never had the discipline only knew when to say when
I wasn't civilized, I'm an animal to the end

I'm a beast hear me roar
Fingernails on the floor
I'm an animal baby
Put a gate around my heart
Don't you let me out the yard
I'm an animal baby

I'm an animal
Can you still love me baby
I'm an animal
Can you still love me baby

I take advantage girl
I'm smoking TNT
I'm drinking dynamite
Can you still love me

I'm an animal, yeah
Can you still love me baby

I'm a beast hear me roar
Fingernails on the floor
I'm an animal baby
Put a gate around my heart
Don't you let me out the yard
I'm an animal baby

Can you still love me baby
Can you still love me baby
Can you still love me baby




Can you still lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love me baby
Alright now

Overall Meaning

In "I'm An Animal," Robin Thicke personifies his wild side as an uncontrolled beast-like creature that is scared of losing its lover's affection. The lyrics of this song speak about Thicke's fear of being perceived as an animal and the need for unbridled love despite this dark persona that he cannot help but possess.


Thicke compares himself to an animal that has no control over its actions and instincts, and asks his lover if she can love him despite this fact. He describes himself as "fingernails on the floor," which not only represents his wildness but also highlights his vulnerability. When Thicke says, "Put a gate around my heart, don't you let me out the yard," he is referring to his need for someone to protect him from himself and his impulses to preserve his love for his partner.


The lyrics also speak of Thicke's past behavior, which has caused him to lose his lover's trust. He acknowledges that he should have played it cool and not pushed things to the edge. But now that his lover is slipping through his hands, Thicke's true wildness comes out, and he can't help but admit that he is an animal.


Overall, "I'm An Animal" is an honest portrayal of the wildness within humans and the fear of losing someone we love because of that part of ourselves that refuses to be tamed.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm an animal
I am a primal and instinctual creature


Can you still love me baby
Despite my primal nature, will you still love me


I'm a beast hear me roar
I am a fierce and powerful animal who demands respect


Fingernails on the floor
I display my aggression and ferocity through my actions


Put a gate around my heart
Protect yourself from my wild and unpredictable nature


Don't you let me out the yard
Keep me within your boundaries because I am incapable of controlling myself


I got a chemicle that makes me go numb
I have a substance that numbs the pain of my instincts


I don't know what to do with my opposable thumbs
I struggle to understand and use my human-like abilities


I got a mean Tampa banging like an Indian drum
My primal urges pulse within me like a thrumming drum


And if you press one of my buttons, I'm gon' do something dumb
If you provoke my animalistic nature, I will react impulsively and without reason


Shoulda played it cool but I pushed it to the edge
I should have maintained control, but instead I let my instincts take over


Now she's slipping through my hands and she's dangling her legs
My actions have caused me to lose the person I love


Never had the discipline only knew when to say when
I lack self-control and can only recognize my limits in hindsight


I wasn't civilized, I'm an animal to the end
Despite my human nature, I am ultimately ruled by my animal instincts


I take advantage girl
I manipulate those around me to get what I want


I'm smoking TNT
I am full of explosive and dangerous energy


I'm drinking dynamite
I consume volatile substances that fuel my wild side


Can you still love me
Despite my flaws and destructive tendencies, will you still love me?


Can you still lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love me baby
Will your love for me endure despite my questionable actions?


Alright now
An affirmation of the singer's animalistic and primal behavior




Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES D. GASS, ROBIN A. THICKE

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You rock Robin !!!!! 🤘

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been listening to this for 4 straight hours on my ipod....while im working..awesome song..

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@JoeLoveMovies4

This is My Theme-Song!
I Destroy this in kareoke!

@marclast14

i prefer jake bruene's version :p

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