Animal Instinct
The Cranberries
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Suddenly something has happened to me As I was having my cup of tea Suddenly I was feeling depressed I was utterly and totally stressed Do you know you made me cry? Whoa oh oh Do you know you made me die? And the thing that gets to me Is you'll never really see And the thing that freaks me out Is I'll always be in doubt It is a lovely thing that we have It is a lovely thing that we It is a lovely thing, the animal The animal instinct Woo hoo hoo Woo hoo hoo Woo hoo hoo ooh So take my hands and come with me We will change reality So take my hands and we will pray They won't take you away They will never make me cry, no oh whoa They will never make me die And the thing that gets to me Is you'll never really see And the thing that freaks me out Is I'll always be in doubt The animal, the animal, the animal instinct in me It's the animal, the animal, the animal instinct in me It's the animal, it's the animal It's the animal instinct in me It's the animal, it's the animal, it's the animal instinct in me The animal, the animal The animal instinct in me It's the animal, it's the animal, it's the animal instinct in me It's the animal, it's the animal It's the animal instinct in me
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Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Musicians"Animal Instinct" is a song by the Irish rock band The Cranberries.
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AlbumThe song is from the band's fourth studio album, "Bury the Hatchet," released in 1999.
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Music GenreIt falls into the alternative rock genre, a style that was highly popular at that time.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist Dolores O'Riordan and guitarist Noel Hogan.
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Inspirations"Animal Instinct" is said to be inspired by the birth of Dolores O'Riordan's first child, reflecting on the instinctive love and protection a mother feels.
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VocalsO'Riordan's distinctive Irish accent is especially pronounced in this song, contributing to its unique sound and style.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful worldwide, reaching the top 40 on several international charts.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Olivier Dahan, illustrates the song's theme of maternal protection by showing O'Riordan trying to save her child from various dangers.
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InstrumentalsThe music features a sweet, melodic guitar riff and a solid drum beat, which blend perfectly with O'Riordan's hauntingly beautiful vocals.
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RecognitionThe song is still remembered as one of The Cranberries' classic hits, showcasing their ability to infuse poignant themes into catchy pop-rock tunes.
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Style ShiftComing after a hiatus, "Animal Instinct" marked a shift in the band's sound, introducing a softer, more mature style.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its heartfelt lyrics, catchy melody, and O'Riordan's emotional performance.
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LegacyThe song is often covered by artists globally, attesting to its enduring influence and popularity.
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Live Performances"Animal Instinct" was a staple in The Cranberries' live performances, often eliciting strong emotional responses from audiences.
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