Animal
Pearl Jam
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One, two, three, four, five against one Five, five, five against one Said one, two, three, four, five against one Five, five, five, five, five against one Torture from you to me Abducted from the street I'd rather be, I'd rather be with, I'd rather be with an animal Why would you want to hurt me? Oh So frightened of your pain oh yeah, ooh I'd rather be, I'd rather be with, I'd rather be with an animal I'd rather be, I'd rather be I'd rather be with an animal I'd rather be, I'd rather be with, I'd rather be with an animal I'd rather be, I'd rather, rather be, oh rather be with an animal Said one, two, three, four, five against one Five, five, five, five, five against one One, two, three, four, five against one Five, five, five, five, five against one, said
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Written by: DAVID ABBRUZZESE, JEFF AMENT, STONE GOSSARD, MIKE MCCREADY, EDDIE VEDDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release & ReceptionReleased in 1993, "Animal" is one of Pearl Jam's most popular songs. It reached number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and has been included on many of the band's greatest hits compilations.
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Track Positioning"Animal" appears as the second song on Pearl Jam's second album, 'Vs.' which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and held that spot for five weeks.
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Song MeaningAlthough the band has remained somewhat vague about the song's exact meaning, it is believed to be a commentary on media attention and the onslaught of fame experienced by the band after their debut album 'Ten.'
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Live PerformancesThe song's energetic rhythm and catchy chorus make it a favorite at live performances. It is often included in the band's setlist and is known for getting the crowd pumping.
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Recording Process"Animal" was recorded during the 'Vs.' album sessions at The Site in Nicasio, California. It was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who worked with Pearl Jam on many of their subsequent albums.
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Career Impact"Animal" helped establish Pearl Jam's reputation as one of the cornerstone bands of the grunge movement in the 1990s and cemented their status as rock legends.
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Limited ReleaseDespite being a fan favorite, it was never commercially released as a single in the U.S. The song only receives limited release in Australia and Europe.
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Inspiring Covers"Animal" has been covered by several artists over the years, including rapper Lupe Fiasco as part of his mixtape 'Enemy of the State: A Love Story.'
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Succession“Animal” is succeeded on the tracklist by the song “Daughter”, which reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Achievements"Animal" has been featured in several music games such as Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and even on Pearl Jam's own game titled Pearl Jam: Live at Donington 1992.
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