Song Description

Animal is an anthemic song about the journey from slavery to freedom. The soulful interaction between the rock bass guitar and the drums create forward momentum that pushes the listener to a place of freedom. A rock-soul female vocal tops the song.

Lyrics

the dust is settling and my throat is tight
I squint my eyes toward the house
but I dare not stick up my head, stay out of sight
All I hear is cicadas scream your name out
we said to meet right here, in the grass by the wall
but if you don't show now, you can't be coming at all

I am only animal
but I will soon be so much more
once I cross that borderland
I'll go upright through the front door
I am only animal
but I will soon be so much more

There is no weathered track for me to follow, oh no
and there won't be any marks when I pass
I know how to crawl on through
on my belly into the river water at last

I am only animal
but I will soon be so much more
once I cross that borderland
I'll go upright through the front door
I am only animal
but I will soon be so much more

I go where my feet will travel
I follow the starry path
I sleep in the basement concrete floors
I rest my head, but my eyes stay open

I won't look back
I won't look back
I won't look back
I won't look back

I am only animal
but I will soon be so much more
once I cross that borderland
I'll go upright through the front door
I am only animal
but I will soon be so much more