The Animal In Me
Mötley Crüe · Saints of Los Angeles [2008]
when we're slowly diggin in.
it kinda makes me wonder
about the lovers that have been.
lyin in my bed with her hands tied up
i knew it all along that it wasnt enough
'cus when i gotta taste of you
i found somethin i could sink my teeth into
[chorus]
its an ache that never heals
its the deepest cut you feel
its the thing in you that feeds
the animal in me
its the darker side of lust
its the other side of us
its the thing in you that feeds
the animal in me
the animal in me
i wanna be your last breath
before we suffocate
a kiss you cant forget
like a wedding on a rainy day
the chills keep shootin' down the back of my neck
like a freight train poundin' in the pit of my chest
'cus when i got a taste of you
i found somethin i could sink my teeth into
[chorus]
-Mick's solo-
[chorus x2]
The Animal In Me
Released on the 2008 compilation Saints of Los Angeles, 'The Animal In Me' stands as a quintessential example of Mötley Crüe's hard rock and glam metal legacy. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and frontman Vince Neil's charismatic vocals, capturing the raw energy of their peak era in the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a staple of their discography, the song reinforces the band's reputation for high-octane performances and anthemic choruses that have defined the genre for decades. Its inclusion on this retrospective collection highlights the enduring appeal of their catalog, showcasing a recording that remains a powerful representation of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and American hard rock styles that influenced countless subsequent acts.