Animals
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Lyrics


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Ah ah ah

Everywhere you go you're in a microscope
Living in a fishbowl
And your mind's under control

Say a prayer for eatin? that millionaire?
The solar flare will burn the hair of man and pull the air?

Ah ah ah

Animals have escaped the zoo
Coming down fifth avenue
Now there's nothing left to do
Stop running away
Stop running away

Do you believe what you read in the TVs
Messages from jesus and the grease upon the grill cheese?

Do you agree with the man on the TV
Evidence that aliens brought Elvis to the Pleiades?

Lost in the milky way
The very first live wave
Boring holes in space
Like the glow worm in the grave?

Stop running away
Stop running away
Ahhh ahhh ahhh

Stop running away




Stop running away
Ahhh ahhh ahhh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Animals" by The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger describe the feeling of being constantly watched and analyzed, living in a world where privacy is scarce. The first verse talks about how society puts people under a microscope, as if they are living in a fishbowl, and how people's minds are under control. The second verse suggests that people believe everything they see on TV and are easily persuaded by messages from different sources, whether it's from religion or conspiracy theories. The chorus urges people to stop running away from reality and face the world as it is.


The song also incorporates references to nature and the animal kingdom. The line "Animals have escaped the zoo" suggests the idea that society has lost control and all the suppressed animals have been set free. The verse about the solar flare burning the hair of man and pulling the air is a metaphor for the end of the world, where nature takes over and humans lose control. This ties in with the idea that animals are rebelling against the humans and taking over the city.


Overall, "Animals" is a commentary on modern society and how humans are losing control over their own lives. The song encourages people to wake up and face reality instead of running away from it.


Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere you go you're in a microscope
Wherever you go, people are watching and scrutinizing your every move


Living in a fishbowl
Your life is very public and it feels like you don't have any privacy


And your mind's under control
Your thoughts are being controlled by society and outside influences


Say a prayer for eatin? that millionaire?
Should we really pray for the wealthy who may be exploiting others for their success?


The solar flare will burn the hair of man and pull the air?
Natural disasters and events can have catastrophic impacts on human life


Animals have escaped the zoo
People's true natures are coming out and they are no longer conforming


Coming down fifth avenue
This rebellion is happening in the heart of the city


Now there's nothing left to do
The situation is dire, with no clear solution


Stop running away
Facing this problem and standing up for oneself is the only way to move forward


Do you believe what you read in the TVs
Can you really trust the media and everything you see on TV?


Messages from jesus and the grease upon the grill cheese?
What is really important and worth believing in, and what is just superficial?


Do you agree with the man on the TV
Do you have your own opinions and beliefs, or are you just blindly following what you see?


Evidence that aliens brought Elvis to the Pleiades?
There are so many theories and ideas out there, how can we know what to believe?


Lost in the milky way
Feeling overwhelmed and directionless in life


The very first live wave
The beginning of something new and exciting


Boring holes in space
Humans exploring and trying to understand the universe


Like the glow worm in the grave?
Wondering about the purpose of existence and what happens after death


Stop running away
Confronting these questions head on and not running away from them


Stop running away
Taking control of one's life and facing challenges instead of running from them




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLOTTE KEMP MUHL, SEAN ONO LENNON

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