The Animal Song
Savage Garden
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When superstars and cannonballs are running through your head And television freak show cops and robbers everywhere Subway makes me nervous people pushing me too far I've got to break away So take my hand now Cause I want to live like animals Careless and free like animals I want to live I want to run through the jungle With wind in my hair and the sand at my feet I've been having difficulties keeping to myself Feelings and emotions better left up on the shelf Animals and children tell the truth, they never lie Which one is more human There's a thought, now you decide Compassion in the jungle Compassion in your hands, yeah Would you like to make a run for it Would you like to take my hand, yeah Sometimes this life can get you down It's so confusing There's so many rules to follow And I feel it Cause I just run away in my mind Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Superstars and cannonballs running through your head Television freak show cops and robbers everywhere Animals and children tell the truth, they never lie Which one is more human There's a thought, now you decide Compassion in the jungle Compassion in your hands, yeah Would you like to make a run for it Would you like to take my hand, yeah
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Written by: DANIEL JONES, DARREN HAYES, DARREN STANLEY HAYES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Data"The Animal Song" was released in 1999 as the first single from Savage Garden's second studio album, "Affirmation".
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, reaching the top 20 on numerous national charts including Australia, UK, and US.
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Inspirational SourceThe song was inspired by the ecstasy and serenity singer Darren Hayes felt when he visited the jungles of Puerto Rico.
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Movie Ties"The Animal Song" was also featured in the soundtrack of the film "The Other Sister", a romantic comedy that was released the same year.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Animal Song" features Hayes and band-mate Daniel Jones in various environments mimicking the animals inhabiting them.
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AwardsIt received a nomination for "Best Video" at the 1999 ARIA Music Awards.
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Song MessageThrough the lyric "I want to live like animals. Careless and free, like animals. I want to live. I want to run through the jungle", the song speaks about the desire to escape from the complications of life and live as freely as animals.
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Stylistic Shift"The Animal Song" marked a shift from the band's usual pop rock style and showcased a more world music style.
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Iconic SongDespite not making it to number one on the charts, "The Animal Song" is one of Savage Garden's most recognized and iconic songs.
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Song ProductionThe track was produced by one of the band members, Daniel Jones, along with famous producer Walter Afanasieff, who has also worked with big names like Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.
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