Terminal Choice is a German Synth Rock band formed in 1993 by singer Chris … Read Full Bio ↴Terminal Choice is a German Synth Rock band formed in 1993 by singer Chris Pohl (also of Blutengel, Tumor, Pain of Progress and owner of the Fear Section label). Their lyrics are divided fairly equally between German and English. Originally their sound was primarily gloomy Electronic music, but the guitars introduced in the 1998 album Navigator gave the band a harder rock edge.

Besides Chris, the original lineup included Jens Gärtner who provided the drums and loops. In 1997, Manuel Selling was added to the lineup to provide the guitars. In 2000, Manuel left the band and Gordon Mocznay took over on guitar and bass guitar. A year later in 2001, Louis Manke joined the band as well, adding a second guitar to the band.

Terminal Choice was Chris Pohl's main and most well-known project, and they have enjoyed great success both in Germany and abroad, and are often compared to and sometimes referred to as a precursor to another popular German industrial-stomp band, Rammstein. The success of Terminal Choice has also transferred to the other members of Terminal Choice, as Chris helped Gordon form his own band known as Mordorn and also helped Louis form a band named Staubkind. Despite being involved with numerous bands, all members are still creating music with Terminal Choice and an album with the title "New Born Enemies" was released on the 28th of July, in 2006.

Terminal Choice released their last CD Übermacht in 2010.

Animal
Terminal Choice Lyrics

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your body looks like sin
i think i want to taste you...
i can smell your skin
but i just wanna use you

i don't want you
and i don't need you
but i'll fuck you like an animal

you're nothing but a whore

there's nothing left to say
stay away from me
you better walk away

you just bore me
can't you see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Terminal Choice's song "Animal" represent the inner mind of a person who has no respect for others and only seeks pleasure without any deeper connection. The beginning of the song describes the attractive physical appearance of the person while acknowledging the sinful temptation it holds. The lyrics "your body looks like sin, I think I want to taste you, I can smell your skin, but I just wanna use you" signify how the singer's desire is only based on physical needs without any emotional connection.

The chorus of the song reflects the singer's complete disregard for their partner's feelings or well-being. The singer repeats the lyrics "I don't want you, and I don't need you, but I'll fuck you like an animal" to impose a sense of dominance and control over their partner. The lyrics "you're nothing but a whore" further emphasize the singer's lack of respect and degradation of their partner as just an object to satisfy their lustful desires.

Overall, the song portrays a toxic and abusive relationship where one person is subjected to physical and emotional manipulation without any regard for their well-being. It serves as a warning about the dangers of objectifying and dehumanizing others for personal gratification.

Line by Line Meaning

your body looks like sin
I am physically attracted to you and your body is desirable to me, almost like a forbidden pleasure.

i think i want to taste you...
I am contemplating physically exploring and experiencing intimacy with you, possibly through oral pleasure.

i can smell your skin
Your physical presence is very apparent and noticeable, arousing my senses and desires.

but i just wanna use you
My intentions towards you are purely physical and without emotional attachment. I have no interest in forming a lasting connection or mutual respect.

i don't want you
I do not have any genuine desire or emotional attraction towards you as an individual.

and i don't need you
I am completely self-sufficient and independent, and do not require any support or assistance from you in any form.

but i'll fuck you like an animal
My approach to physical intimacy is aggressive, base, and devoid of any tenderness or affection. I am only interested in fulfilling my own carnal desires.

you're nothing but a whore
I view you negatively and derogatorily, and see you only as an object of sexual gratification. I do not recognize or respect your autonomy or personhood.

there's nothing left to say
I am finished engaging with you and do not see any value in continuing this interaction.

stay away from me
I want nothing to do with you and do not wish to be in your proximity or to engage with you in any form.

you better walk away
I am warning you to remove yourself from my presence and to not provoke or upset me further.

you just bore me
You do not hold my interest, stimulation, or attention. I find you unengaging and uninteresting.

can't you see
It is apparent and clear to me that our interaction is over and that I do not wish to continue engaging with you.

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