Animal
Smash Into Pieces Lyrics


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U-oh-u-oh-u-oho

An animal, is what you find
When you cross the line
And can't decide
What you do with this
And you should've know better
Your wise and dress
But you cannot get
It's a game of choice
And you soon forget
What you came away
And you should've know better

You should have know much better
Could have known much better
Too much - it's too much
Cause it would be so much better
If you just want to wait
Sorry to say, but I know that you are thinking...

That I'm better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal
An animal...
U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal.

Animal - is a state of mind
It's a drug of choice
And will wake you blind
But you're here tonight
And you could've know better

You mind is set
Like your in mood
When you cross the room
You're a living proof
That you're bound to loose
And you should've known better

You should have know much better
Could have known much better
Too much - it's too much
Cause it would be so much better
If you just want to wait
Sorry to say, but I know that you are thinking...

That I'm better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal
An animal...
U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal

So what you want
You living a dream
And you don't wanna wake up
Think you know it all
All you ground has been made
But your mind is made up

You think I'm...

Better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal
An animal...
U-oh-u




U-oh-u
I'm an animal

Overall Meaning

The song "Animal" by Smash Into Pieces seems to be about the dangerous tendencies people exhibit when they give in to their primal desires. The lyrics describe the struggle to resist this temptation, the inevitable consequences of indulgence, and the shame that follows. The line "An animal is what you find when you cross the line and can't decide what you do with this" suggests that crossing the line into your primal nature can be intoxicating but once you succumb to it, you are no longer in control of your actions. The chorus asks, "Do you think that I'm an animal?" implying that the singer is trying to resist their primal urges and be seen as something more than just an animal.


The second verse describes the negative effects of indulging in this animalistic behavior. The line "it's a drug of choice and will make you blind" suggests that giving in to our primal desires is addictive and ultimately leads to destruction. The verse also seems to critique societal expectations of masculinity and success that often lead people to engage in this primal behavior. The line "your mind is set like you're in the mood when you cross the room" implies that this behavior is performed for the benefit of others rather than for oneself. The singer observes that everyone is "bound to lose" if they give in to these expectations and behaviors.


Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary message about the consequences of allowing our primal nature to take over. The lyrics emphasize the importance of recognizing that we have a choice in our actions and that we should strive to be something more than just animals.


Line by Line Meaning

An animal, is what you find When you cross the line And can't decide What you do with this And you should've know better
Making bad choices when you're uncertain of what to do is like unleashing your inner animal, and you should have known better.


Your wise and dress But you cannot get It's a game of choice And you soon forget What you came away And you should've know better
Even though you may look the part and have a good head on your shoulders, you can still make the wrong choices when you forget what you're really after, and you should have known better.


That I'm better than you I know it's true Cause I see it in your eyes And do you think that I'm an animal? An animal... I know it's out of place to think I'm another race You think that I'm an animal An animal...
You can tell that you feel inferior to me just by looking at you, and you might even think that I'm somehow different from you, an animal perhaps...


Animal - is a state of mind It's a drug of choice And will wake you blind But you're here tonight And you could've know better
Being an animal is like being in a drug-induced haze, which can keep you from making good choices, but you're here now and you should've known better.


You mind is set Like your in mood When you cross the room You're a living proof That you're bound to loose And you should've known better
Even though your mind is made up and you feel confident, the way you present yourself is proof that you're headed for failure, and you should have known better.


So what you want You living a dream And you don't wanna wake up Think you know it all All you ground has been made But your mind is made up You think I'm...
You're living in a dream world and don't want to face the reality that you might be wrong, but your stubbornness has led you to believe that you're superior to me...




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@svyat6868

An animal, is what you find
When you cross the line
And can't decide
What you do with this
And you should've known better

Your wise and dress
But you cannot get
It's a game of choice
And you soon forget
What you came away
And you should've known better

You should have know much better
Could have known much better
Too much - it's too much
Cause it would be so much better
If you just want to wait
Sorry to say, but I know that you are thinking...

That I'm better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

I'm an animal
An animal...
I'm an animal.

Animal - is a state of mind
It's a drug of choice
And will wake you blind
But you're here tonight
And you could've know better

You mind is set
Like your in mood
When you cross the room
You're a living proof
That you're bound to loose
And you should've known better

You should have know much better
Could have known much better
Too much - it's too much
Cause it would be so much better
If you just want to wait
Sorry to say, but I know that you are thinking...

That I'm better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

I'm an animal
An animal...
I'm an animal

So what you want
You living a dream
And you don't wanna wake up
Think you know it all
All you ground has been made
But your mind is made up

You think I'm...

Better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

I'm an animal
An animal...
I'm an animal



@markostancevic9434

"Animal" Lyrics:

U-oh-u-oh-u-oho

An animal, is what you find

When you cross the line
And can't decide
What you do with this
And you should've know better

Your wise and dress
But you cannot get
It's a game of choice
And you soon forget
What you came away
And you should've know better

You should have know much better
Could have known much better
Too much - it's too much
Cause it would be so much better
If you just want to wait
Sorry to say, but I know that you are thinking...

That I'm better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal
An animal...
U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal.

Animal - is a state of mind
It's a drug of choice
And will wake you blind
But you're here tonight
And you could've know better

You mind is set
Like your in mood
When you cross the room
You're a living proof
That you're bound to loose
And you should've known better

You should have know much better
Could have known much better
Too much - it's too much
Cause it would be so much better
If you just want to wait
Sorry to say, but I know that you are thinking...

That I'm better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal
An animal...
U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal

So what you want
You living a dream
And you don't wanna wake up
Think you know it all
All you ground has been made
But your mind is made up

You think I'm...

Better than you
I know it's true
Cause I see it in your eyes
And do you think that I'm an animal?
An animal...
I know it's out of place to think I'm another race
You think that I'm an animal
An animal...

U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal
An animal...
U-oh-u
U-oh-u
I'm an animal



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@KontagiousKitten

2022 i still get goosebumps this song and video, its so perfect

@Moosegravy420

I get exactly the same. It’s unreal.

@finleyhearon2510

As an aspiring filmmaker, photographer and general artist, I really appreciate the artistic liberties you took with this video!

@jayknapp5548

Absolutely stunning video for this amazing song! As a photographer AND musician I can truly appreciate every aspect of this. Great Job!!! Cant stop watching.

@joanjett4354

Actually just love this video.....the song is fantastically played along with this ....makes it to be so much more than just so many other video's I have seen in the past.... Great job

@tetsusama834

This is so well done, that I actually thought it was the official music video, nice job!

@HisChannel2

I never heard of this band until today. So far what I heard I really like. Great job making this video. Done well

@zovoloo

Absolutely the best fan/friend-made video of a song i have ever seen!
It's amazing how everything just fits perfect!

i'm gonna kick dat label for not taking THIS video >o<

@jovictor00

Awesome video. Makes the song sound even better with the visuals. Liked the places where you made the video play in slow motion. Great job!

@liukang6928

IDK why but why are all there songs so damn good it's the best band

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