Animal I Have Become

Three Days Grace

About Animal I Have Become

"Animal I Have Become" is the first single from Three Days Grace's second studio album, One-X. Unlike most singles, it was not released in stores, and only had one track. The song is featured in the video games WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 and SSX on Tour. The song stayed on US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks at No. 1 and two weeks at No. 1 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. Adam Gontier has stated that while he was addicted to the painkiller OxyContin, he was abusive and angry and had no idea who he was anymore. He wrote "Animal I Have Become" while in rehab for his addiction. It is the band's first single with their fourth member Barry Stock. 


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2008
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I can't escape this hell
So many times I've tried
But I'm still caged inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one would ever change this animal I have become
And help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal
(This animal, this animal)

I can't escape myself
(I can't escape myself)
So many times I've lied
(So many times I've lied)
But there's still rage inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one would ever change this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal

Somebody help me through this nightmare
I can't control myself
Somebody wake me from this nightmare
I can't escape this hell

(This animal, this animal, this animal
This animal, this animal, this animal, this animal)

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become
And we believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal
(This animal I have become)

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Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada in 1992, originally under the name Groundswell. After a breakup in late 1995, the band regrouped in 1997 under its current name and with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and the backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. In 2003, Barry Stock was recruited as the band's lead guitarist. The band is based in Toronto. As of 2013, Brad's younger brother, Matt, has been the lead vocalist replacing the departing Gontier. more »

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Written by: ADAM GONTIER, BARRY STOCK, BRAD WALST, GAVIN BROWN, NEIL SANDERSON

Lyrics © HYVETOWN MUSIC INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Background
"Animal I Have Become" is a song by the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace.
Released Date
It was released in 2006 as the first single from their second studio album, "One-X."
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics were inspired by lead singer Adam Gontier's struggle with substance abuse.
Song Theme
"Animal I Have Become" is about feeling out of control and trapped in one's own mind, akin to transforming into a different creature due to negative circumstances.
Chart Performance
"Animal I Have Become" was very successful on the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and maintained its position for seven weeks.
Video Direction
The music video, directed by Dean Karr, visualizes the theme of transformation and internal struggle.
Personal Significance
For Adam Gontier, the song was therapeutic and helped him cope with his addiction-related issues.
Song Awards
"Animal I Have Become" received the SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada) Award for being one of the most performed songs in 2007.
Cover Versions
Several bands and musicians have covered "Animal I Have Become," further emphasizing its popularity and influence.
Video Game Appearance
"Animal I Have Become" was featured in the popular video game series WWE SmackDown vs. Raw and Saints Row 2.
Collaboration
This is one of the songs that Gontier wrote in collaboration with producer Barry Stock.
Live Performances
"Animal I Have Become" has remained a staple of Three Days Grace's live performances since its release.
Song Popularity
It's one of the band's most well-known songs, and it's often cited by fans as a favorite.
Multi-platinum Album
The album "One-X," which contains "Animal I Have Become," went triple-platinum in the U.S., selling over three million copies.
Songwriting Process
Writing "Animal I Have Become" was part of Gontier's recovery process when he went into rehab; the songwriting allowed him to channel his feelings and experiences into his music.

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