Animus
The Keys Lyrics


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Here it stops all around you
Its crystal clear i want you here
What's your name do you use it
Change your style there is no money in it

Let it go non-believer
You had your chance and nearly blew it
Put it down to experience
It's a trade off that you can't ignore

What's your name and number
Think i'll give you a call
It's alright its only talking
What little you've got make it count for a lot
Don't hang up don't be alarmed now
I summoned up the courage now so can you!
Don't be a saint just do your best now
Don't take it wide take it all in your stride

In my dreams it always seems
Like i'm running but i'm getting nowhere
In my car the stars are near not far
I can drive it anywhere i please

Here we are side by side
I don't mind which way this solitaire goes
Just say no
Say it isn't so
I still smell you on my fingers and thumb

It's an old folk song
About your martyrdom




Let your mother down
See the city die

Overall Meaning

The Keys's song Animus is a captivating track that presents powerful lyricism that encourages a person to be true to themselves and make the most of their life. The song depicts a sense of yearning for something more and a dissatisfaction with the way things currently stand. The lyrics "Let it go non-believer, you had your chance and nearly blew it" illustrate the importance of letting go of past failures and experiences and not allowing them to hold you back. In doing so, it is possible to gain valuable experience, which the line "Put it down to experience, it's a trade-off that you can't ignore" emphasizes.


The song also speaks to the importance of taking risks and summoning up the courage to pursue what you want, even if it scares you. The lyrics "Don't be a saint just do your best now, don't take it wide take it all in your stride" encourage this mindset of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and giving everything your all. The chorus of the song depicts a sense of aimlessness and feeling stuck, with the line "In my dreams it always seems like I'm running but I'm getting nowhere" highlighting this feeling of stagnation.


Overall, The Keys's song Animus is a poignant track that speaks to the universal human experience of wanting more out of life, taking risks, and finding the strength to pursue your dreams despite fear and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Here it stops all around you
The situation has come to a halt, and it's affecting you


Its crystal clear i want you here
I'm being direct, I want you to be here with me


What's your name do you use it
I'm asking for your identity and if you identify with it


Change your style there is no money in it
If you change your approach or technique, there might be no financial gain


Let it go non-believer
Release your disbelief


You had your chance and nearly blew it
An opportunity was presented to you, and you almost lost it


Put it down to experience
Consider it as a lesson learned


It's a trade off that you can't ignore
It's a decision that requires a compromise and can't be dismissed


What's your name and number
I want to call you, so I need your full name and phone number


Think i'll give you a call
I'm considering calling you


It's alright its only talking
Don't worry, it's just a conversation


What little you've got make it count for a lot
Maximize the value of what you have


Don't hang up don't be alarmed now
Don't end the call and don't be frightened


I summoned up the courage now so can you!
I found the bravery to call, so you can do it too!


Don't be a saint just do your best now
Don't try to be perfect, just give it your all


Don't take it wide take it all in your stride
Take it one step at a time and handle it with ease


In my dreams it always seems Like i'm running but i'm getting nowhere
In my subconscious, I'm constantly moving, but I'm not making any progress


In my car the stars are near not far I can drive it anywhere i please
When I'm driving, the stars seem so close, and I have complete freedom


Here we are side by side
We're together, right next to each other


I don't mind which way this solitaire goes
I'm okay with whatever direction this journey takes me


Just say no Say it isn't so
Reject what's happening or being presented and deny its truth


I still smell you on my fingers and thumb
I can still remember you and the scent that was left behind


It's an old folk song About your martyrdom
This song is an old one that's talking about your sacrifice or struggle for a cause


Let your mother down See the city die
If you disappoint your family or loved ones, you might witness the destruction of everything around you




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