Lyrical Breakdown of Animals - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Animals" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Maroon 5 weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Animals" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Maroon 5 employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Maroon 5's narrative.

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Baby, I'm preying on you tonight Hunt you down, eat you alive Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals Maybe you think that you can hide I can smell your scent for miles Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals, baby, I'm... So, what you trying to do to me? It's like we can't stop, we're enemies But we get along when I'm inside you, yeah You're like a drug that's killing me I cut you out entirely But I get so high when I'm inside you Yeah, you can start over, you can run free You can find other fish in the sea You can pretend it's meant to be But you can't stay away from me I can still hear you making that sound Taking me down, rolling on the ground You can pretend that it was me, but no, oh Baby, I'm preying on you tonight Hunt you down, eat you alive Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals Maybe you think that you can hide I can smell your scent for miles Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals, baby, I'm... So, if I run, it's not enough You're still in my head, forever stuck So you can do what you wanna do, yeah I love your lies, I'll eat 'em up But don't deny the animal That comes alive when I'm inside you Yeah, you can start over, you can run free You can find other fish in the sea You can pretend it's meant to be But you can't stay away from me I can still hear you making that sound Taking me down, rolling on the ground You can pretend that it was me, but no, oh! Baby, I'm preying on you tonight Hunt you down, eat you alive Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals Maybe you think that you can hide (yeah) I can smell your scent for miles Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals, baby, I'm... Don't tell no lie, lie, lie, lie You can't deny-ny-ny-ny The beast inside, si-si-side Yeah, yeah, yeah No, girl, don't lie, lie, lie, lie (no, oh-oh) You can't deny-ny-ny-ny (you can't deny) The beast inside, si-si-side Yeah, yeah, yeah Yo-oh, oh Whoa-oh, oh-oh Whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh Just like animals, animals Like animals-mals Just like animals (yeah), animals (yeah) Like animals-mals (yeah) Ah-ooh! Baby, I'm preying on you tonight Hunt you down, eat you alive Just like animals (yeah), animals (oh) Like animals-mals (oh-oh) Maybe you think that you can hide I can smell your scent for miles (for miles) Just like animals (yeah), animals (yeah) Like animals-mals (oh), baby, I'm... Don't tell no lie, lie, lie, lie You can't deny-ny-ny-ny (oh-oh, oh, oh) The beast inside, si-si-side Yeah, yeah, yeah No, girl, don't lie, lie, lie, lie (no, no, don't lie) You can't deny-ny-ny-ny (you can't deny) The beast inside, si-si-side Yeah, yeah, yeah