The Manimal
W.A.S.P. · Live ... In The Raw [1987]
(We wanna do somehing for you now
Something we've never ever done any where before
This is the son of Animal
This is The Manimal)
(I gotta tell you something ever since a was a little boy
I've had one thing on my mind : Women
And I love everything about them:
The way they look, The way they smell,
The way they feel
But this is a story about obsession
Obsession and a pure Sense
That's how I got the name: The Manimal)
Oh, whoa no I can't continue to tell you lies
The heat that's flowin' thru' my veins
Release your lover's cry
Cos I-I just saw the devil in diguise
The will is strong, the flesh is weak
You see it in my eyes
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal,
Half beast half man
Oh, whoa no temptation's fever's burnin' deep
My hands will sweat, my lips will scream
I take just what I need
Cos I-I wanna run my hands on you
My soul's alive, I feel the drive
The sweetmeat's where I feed
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call of the wild I'm a lunatic child
I wait in the bush, I watch you and smile
Dinner's at eight, I can't hardly wait
I'll eat you alive, baby don't you be late
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Something we've never ever done any where before
This is the son of Animal
This is The Manimal)
(I gotta tell you something ever since a was a little boy
I've had one thing on my mind : Women
And I love everything about them:
The way they look, The way they smell,
The way they feel
But this is a story about obsession
Obsession and a pure Sense
That's how I got the name: The Manimal)
Oh, whoa no I can't continue to tell you lies
The heat that's flowin' thru' my veins
Release your lover's cry
Cos I-I just saw the devil in diguise
The will is strong, the flesh is weak
You see it in my eyes
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal,
Half beast half man
Oh, whoa no temptation's fever's burnin' deep
My hands will sweat, my lips will scream
I take just what I need
Cos I-I wanna run my hands on you
My soul's alive, I feel the drive
The sweetmeat's where I feed
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call of the wild I'm a lunatic child
I wait in the bush, I watch you and smile
Dinner's at eight, I can't hardly wait
I'll eat you alive, baby don't you be late
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
Call me-me the Manimal
That's what-what I am
Call me-me the Manimal
Half beast half man
The Manimal
Released on W.A.S.P.'s 1987 live album, 'The Manimal' stands as a quintessential example of the band's high-energy thrash metal and hard rock style. The track showcases the group's signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs, driving drumming, and the distinctive vocal delivery of Ron Jeremy, who served as the frontman during this era. Recorded live, the song captures the raw intensity and chaotic atmosphere characteristic of W.A.S.P.'s performances in the late 1980s. It reflects the band's ability to fuse heavy metal with the theatrical elements that would later define their career, creating a powerful sonic experience that resonated with fans of the genre during its peak popularity.