Animal Lyrics by BENEE
… And could I have like, a little bit harder tune, actually?
Please?
Wake up, line up, can’t stop
Too much pressure might get squashed
Think I’m special but I’m not
The grind, get mine, I’m tryin’
In this tunnel, I get lost
‘Cause I’m tiny like a dot
Weight of the world on my back
Losing myself, my control
And if I get stuck in a crack
Come dig me out of this hole
And you can’t stay mad at me
I’m just an animal
A micro-celebrity
But I mean nothing at all
It hurts but I’m scared to leave
But maybe I’m just too small
Everything’s big to me
And I mean nothing at all
L.A. Fires, I get bread
I’m alive until I’m dead
I can’t help it, I’m so scared
I hear voices in my head
I once lived under a rock
I’m so tiny I forgot
Magnifying glass gets hot
Weight of the world on my back
Losing myself, my control
And if I get stuck in a crack
Come dig me out of this hole
And you can’t stay mad at me
I’m just an animal
A micro-celebrity
But I mean nothing at all
It hurts but I’m scared to leave
But maybe I’m just too small
Everything’s big to me
And I mean nothing at all
Key Lines to Explain:
- “Weight of the world on my back, losing myself, my control”: Reflects the overwhelming pressure of expectations and the struggle to maintain one’s identity.
- “I’m just an animal, a micro-celebrity”: Highlights feelings of being small and unimportant despite public recognition.
- “Everything’s big to me, and I mean nothing at all”: Expresses the contrast between personal struggles and the vastness of the world, magnifying self-doubt.
Emotional Undertones:
The song conveys vulnerability and existential dread, juxtaposed with a resigned acceptance of one’s perceived smallness. Its raw honesty and relatable anxieties give it a haunting and introspective edge, appealing to those navigating self-worth in a chaotic world.