Animals
Muse
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Animal You're an animal Don't take anything less Out of control Strike those in distress Analyze Advertise Expand Bend more rules Buy yourself an island Animals We're animals Buy when blood is on the street Out of control We're out of control Crush those who beg at your feet Analyze Franchise Spread out Kill the competition And buy yourself an ocean Analyze Downsize Lay off Kill yourself Come on and do us all a favor
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Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Animals" is a song by the British band Muse. It is the seventh track off their 6th studio album titled "The 2nd Law".
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Release YearThe album "The 2nd Law", which includes "Animals", was released on 1 October 2012.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song "Animals" is known for its political thematics. It criticizes capitalism and the recklessness of economic elites, especially those involved in the 2008 financial crisis.
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Musical Style"Animals" is characterized by its contrasting sections, showing off the band's progressive rock influences. Its verses are softer and more intricate, while the chorus is loud and powerful.
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Unique Time Signature"Animals" features a time signature of 5/4, which is unusual in pop music and gives the song an off-kilter rhythm that adds to its unsettling lyrics.
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Live PerformanceThe song was performed in 2012 during the band's The 2nd Law World Tour. During live performances, the song often features lead singer Matt Bellamy's guitar solo.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Animals" is also distinctive. It was submitted by fans as part of a competition, and the winning video was chosen by the band. The video depicts a stock exchange where traders eventually turn on each other.
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InfluenceLike much of Muse's output, "Animals" is heavily influenced by experimental rock and classical music, with an elaborate guitar solo that demonstrates lead singer Matt Bellamy's virtuosic playing.
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Involved ComplexityThe song composition is complex, pivoting around a harmonic minor scale, and with Matthew Bellamy's intricate guitar picking layered over a subdued synthesizer sound, creating a haunting ambiance.
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ImpactAlthough "Animals" was not released as a single, it has been praised by critics and fans alike for its political relevance and musical innovation. It is reflective of the band's commitment to experimenting with their sound and addressing socio-political issues.
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