For The Animals
The Cult Lyrics
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For the animals
What you're tryin' to prove?
Till the unchained
Who you gonna burn?
The unatricated
It's not for you
All the animals
Where you gonna go?
To the unchained
What you're tryin' prove?
To the participated
It's not for you
Dog shit is you're crawling him
Dark prison you leave me in
You're losing millions
Millions of zest
Just pitch your mantra to go to hell
I, I came to you
with love in my heart
and I, I came to you
with love in my heart
Who do you think it is for?
For the animals
What you're tryin' to prove?
To the untamed
Who you gonna burn?
The unattricated
It's not for you
Dog shit is you're crawling him
A dark prison you're living hell
You're losing millions
Millions of zest
Just pitch your mantra to go to hell
I, I came to you
with love in my heart
and I, I came to you
with love in my heart
For all of the children
Starring down the vow of a
For the animals
For the unchained
The unattracticated
It's not for you
I, I came to you
With love in my heart
And I, I came to you
With love in my heart
The Cult's song "For the Animals" expresses the band's concern about animal cruelty and the need to protect them from human exploitation. The lyrics take on an accusatory tone, questioning the motives of those who commit such acts, and urging them to stop hurting innocent creatures.
The first verse asks, "Who do you think it is for?" and answers, "For the animals." This establishes the song's central theme and leaves no doubt about its purpose. The following lines continue to challenge those who harm animals, asking what they hope to gain and who they want to burn. The chorus reinforces the message, repeating that the song is for the animals, not the perpetrators of abuse.
The second verse emphasizes the suffering caused by animal cruelty, using vivid imagery to describe the "dark prison" and "losing millions" that result from such actions. The refrain, "I came to you with love in my heart," suggests that the song's message comes from a place of compassion, rather than anger or hatred.
Overall, "For the Animals" is a powerful statement against animal cruelty, encouraging listeners to take a stand and protect innocent creatures from harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Who do you think it is for?
Who is the intended audience of your actions?
For the animals
This is for the animals, their benefit and salvation.
What you're tryin' to prove?
What is the evidence that supports your actions?
Till the unchained
Until all animals are free from captivity and oppression.
Who you gonna burn?
Who are you targeting with your efforts?
The unatricated
The oppressors and captors who lack compassion or conscience for the animals.
It's not for you
This is not for the benefit or advancement of the oppressors and captors.
Who you're tryin' screw?
Who are you harming or taking advantage of?
All the animals
All animals that are captive, oppressed, or in danger of abuse or extinction.
Where you gonna go?
What path will your actions lead you down?
To the unchained
To the freedom of all animals, unchained and liberated from captivity and abuse.
What you're tryin' prove?
What argument or reasoning are you presenting to support your actions?
To the participated
To those who share the same values and beliefs in the freedom and protection of all the animals.
Dog shit is you're crawling him
You are as worthless as dog feces when you try to control others with cruelty and oppression.
Dark prison you leave me in
Your oppressive actions bring me to a dark and despairing place.
You're losing millions
Your actions cause you to lose millions of lives, experiences, and forms of joy.
Millions of zest
The potential for vitality, pleasure, and exploration that are being denied.
Just pitch your mantra to go to hell
Your beliefs and actions are so ignorant and harmful that they should be discarded to a place of damnation.
I, I came to you
I offer my compassion and understanding to you.
with love in my heart
I offer this compassion with genuine care and fondness for you.
For all of the children
This is also for the future of the world and the well-being of all generations.
Starring down the vow of a
Looking at the oath of commitment to protect and preserve the animals and their freedom.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN ROBERT ASTBURY, WILLIAM HENRY DUFFY
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