Animals
The End Lyrics


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Feast your mind on this
Someone's eating you
Your worth
At least it's being used

All Praise The Cannibals!
The food circle
All Praise The Cannibals!
Ignore the infidels

So sink your teeth into the systems teat and drown
Quit beating your brains, because this is where you belong

All Hail The Tangible!
Our stable walls
All Hail The Tangible!
The tether to the bulls

Cut the leash and heal me
Cut the leash now kill me

And I am clawing at, I am scratching at the chains
I am the selfish beast I am
The trough is filled with deep red lips and glutton smiles
And it tastes like home
And I am one amongst the masses of the herd
My skin has been branded and burned
I am so afraid of being all alone
I am safe here, I am home
Now I'm home

Just cut this fucking leash

Raised in captivity




Force fed on my fucking knees
For the feast

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The End's song "Animals" describe a society that values consumption and the exploitation of others. The opening line, "Feast your mind on this, someone's eating you, your worth," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a scathing critique of a culture that values material possessions and power over empathy and compassion. The chorus, "All Praise The Cannibals! Ignore the infidels," suggests that the dominant culture is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain its power and that those who resist it are seen as outsiders.


The second half of the song becomes more introspective and personal, with the singer describing his or her own struggles with conformity and a sense of belonging. The lines "I am so afraid of being all alone, I am safe here, I am home" suggest that the singer feels trapped by societal norms and is willing to overlook their flaws in order to feel accepted.


The repeated refrain of "Cut the leash and heal me, cut the leash now kill me" suggests that the singer desires freedom from these societal constraints, even if it means risking their own life. The final lines, "Raised in captivity, force fed on my fucking knees, for the feast," suggest that the singer sees themselves as a sacrificial animal, raised from birth to be consumed by the dominant culture.


Overall, the lyrics to "Animals" are a powerful commentary on societal norms and the way in which they can both oppress and comfort individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

Feast your mind on this
Focus your attention on what is being presented


Someone's eating you
You are being consumed by the system


Your worth
Your value


At least it's being used
At least it's not going to waste


All Praise The Cannibals!
Celebrate those who feed on others


The food circle
The cycle of consumption and being consumed


Ignore the infidels
Disregard those who criticize this way of life


So sink your teeth into the systems teat and drown
Fully embrace the system and its ways


Quit beating your brains, because this is where you belong
Stop questioning and accept this as your place in life


All Hail The Tangible!
Praise the physical and material aspects of life


Our stable walls
Our secure and unchanging environment


The tether to the bulls
The connection to those in power


Cut the leash and heal me
Break free from the constraints and cure the pain caused by them


Cut the leash now kill me
Escape at any cost, even if it means death


And I am clawing at, I am scratching at the chains
Attempting to break free from the forces that hold me down


I am the selfish beast I am
Acknowledging one's own nature as self-serving


The trough is filled with deep red lips and glutton smiles
Those with power and control are indulging in their desires at the expense of others


And it tastes like home
This way of life is familiar and comfortable


And I am one amongst the masses of the herd
Recognizing one's place as part of the larger group controlled by the system


My skin has been branded and burned
The system has marked and scarred me with its influence


I am so afraid of being all alone
Fearful of facing life without the system's protection


I am safe here, I am home
Finding safety and comfort in the system


Now I'm home
Fully embracing the system as one's way of life


Just cut this fucking leash
Desire to break free from the constraints imposed by the system


Raised in captivity
Upbringing within the confines of the system


Force fed on my fucking knees
Being molded and trained by the system through forceful means


For the feast
For the benefit of those who consume the masses




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Steve Webster

I saw this band in new Brunswick, canada, when I was like 18. They came back once more then broke up soon after. I've loved this album ever since. I remember they opened their set with dangerous and animals was song 3? I think? Anyway it blew my fucking mind. Amazing music

metalbronie96

the vocals singing at 1:35 is really good.

Locohappy

I didn't like Elementary first either, but it grew on me and now it's propably my favorite.

Main Account

awsome song

gitsurfer27

Ah man this takes me back to a place in time :) ...........

afterkwiss

I miss The End ...

Kevin Student

I miss them too!

Thalis Kokkalhs

I think that all the canadian bands are a bit pro in music xD

itsNormanBates

its about time someone added this

Locohappy

Listening to it now =)

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