Animal Nitrate

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About Animal Nitrate

"Animal Nitrate" is the third single by Suede, released on Nude Records in 1993 and later included on the band's debut album Suede. It charted at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest-charting single from the album. The song is the band's highest-charting single in Ireland and New Zealand, peaking at number 11 in both countries. It also debuted and peaked at number 21 in Sweden but stayed on the chart for only two weeks.


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2003
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Like his dad you know that he's had 
Animal nitrate in mind  
Oh in your council home he jumped on your bones 
Now you're taking it time after time 
Oh it turns you on  on  now he has gone 
Oh what turns you on now your animal's gone? 

Well he said he'd show you his bed 
And the delights of the chemical smile  
So in your broken home he broke all your bones 
Now you're taking it time after time 

Oh it turns you on  on, now he has gone 
Oh what turns you on now your animal's gone? 

What does it take to turn you on, on, 
Now he has gone? 
Now you're over 21? 
Now your animal's gone? 
Animal, he was animal, an animal.

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Suede

Suede are an English alternative rock band from London, formed in 1989. The group's most prominent early line-up featured singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Bernard Butler, bass player Mat Osman and drummer Simon Gilbert. By 1992, Suede were hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain", and attracted much attention from the British music press. The following year their glam rock-inspired debut album, Suede, went to the top of the charts, became the fastest-selling debut album in almost ten years and won the Mercury Music Prize, helping kick-start the Britpop movement. However, the band's lush follow-up, Dog Man Star (1994), saw Suede distance themselves from their Britpop peers. Although it is often regarded as the band's masterpiece, the recording sessions for Dog… more »

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Written by: Brett Anderson, Bernard Butler

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11 facts about this song

Band Members
"Animal Nitrate" is a song by the British band Suede, which is composed of vocalist Brett Anderson, bassist Mat Osman, drummer Simon Gilbert, guitarist Richard Oakes, and keyboardist Neil Codling.
Release Date
The song was released in February 1993 as the third single from their self-titled debut album.
Chart Success
"Animal Nitrate" peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting singles.
Song Meaning
The song’s title is a play on amyl nitrite, an inhalant drug that is popularly used recreationally. The lyrics delve into themes of depravity, violence, and urban decay.
Britpop Movement
"Animal Nitrate" is often considered one of the defining songs of the Britpop movement, a mid-1990s trend in UK music that also included bands like Oasis, Blur, and Pulp.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1993 and it won the Brit Award for Best British Single the following year.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by David Mould and was filmed in Islington’s Elthorne Estate. It features the band performing in somewhat dilapidated surroundings under harsh lighting.
Album Success
The album "Suede" on which "Animal Nitrate" features, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in over a decade.
Lyrics Origin
The lyrics of "Animal Nitrate" were inspired by Anderson's experiences living in squats in London's East End.
Live Performances
The band continued to perform "Animal Nitrate" live at their concerts, often referring to it as one of their signature songs.
Cover Versions
A few bands and musicians have done cover versions of this song, signaling its continued influence on the British rock scene.

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