Animals
Muse · The 2nd Law [2012]
Animal
You're an animal,
Don't take anything less.
Out of control.
You're out of control,
Strike those in distress.
Analyse
Advertise
Expand
Bend more rules,
Buy yourself an island.
Animals
We're animals,
Buy when blood is on the street.
Out of control.
We're out of control,
Crush those who beg at your feet.
Analyse
Franchise
Spread out
Kill the competition,
And buy yourself an ocean.
Amortise
Downsize
Lay off
Kill yourself,
Come on and do us all a favour.
(Wall street trading floor samples)
You're an animal,
Don't take anything less.
Out of control.
You're out of control,
Strike those in distress.
Analyse
Advertise
Expand
Bend more rules,
Buy yourself an island.
Animals
We're animals,
Buy when blood is on the street.
Out of control.
We're out of control,
Crush those who beg at your feet.
Analyse
Franchise
Spread out
Kill the competition,
And buy yourself an ocean.
Amortise
Downsize
Lay off
Kill yourself,
Come on and do us all a favour.
(Wall street trading floor samples)
Animals
Released in 2012 on The 2nd Law, 'Animals' stands as a defining track in Muse's evolution toward electronic and progressive rock. The song features the band's signature layered vocals and a driving, industrial-tinged rhythm section that underscores themes of societal control and human nature. Produced by the band themselves, the recording blends orchestral swells with synthesized textures, reflecting the album's focus on dystopian narratives and political commentary. As a staple of their discography, the track exemplifies Muse's ability to merge complex musical structures with provocative lyrical content, cementing its place in modern alternative rock history.