Spill The Wine
The Animals · Other Songs - The Animals
When I thought I'd lay myself down to rest in a bit field of tall grass
I lay there in the sun and felt it caressing my face
As I fell asleep and dreamed
I dreamed, I was in a Hollywood movie
And that I was the star of the movie, this really blew my mind
The fact that me, an overfed, long-haired, leaping gnome
Should be the star of a Hollywood movie, but there I was
I was taken to a place, the hall of the mountain kings
I stood high upon a mountain top, naked to the world
In front of every kind of girl
There was long ones, tall ones, short ones
Brown ones, black ones, round ones, big ones, crazy ones
Out of the middle, came a lady
She whispered in my ear something crazy, she said
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
I thought to myself what could that mean?
Am I going crazy or is this just a dream?
Now, wait a minute
I know, I'm lying in a field of grass somewhere
So it's all in my head
And then I heard her say one more time
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
I could feel hot flames of fire roaring at my back
As she disappeared, but soon she returned
In her hand was a bottle of wine, in the other, a glass
She poured some of the wine from the bottle into the glass
And raised it to her lips
And just before she drank it, she said
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill The Wine
Spill The Wine stands as a defining track in The Animals' extensive catalogue, showcasing the band's mastery of blues-rock and soulful instrumentation. Recorded during a period of significant stylistic evolution, the song captures the group's ability to blend gritty vocals with intricate guitar work. While often associated with the psychedelic rock era, the recording maintains the raw energy that characterized the band's earlier successes. The track highlights the ensemble's collaborative spirit and their capacity to reinterpret material with a distinct, driving rhythm. As a key song in their discography, it reflects the musical diversity that kept The Animals relevant throughout the late 1960s. The song remains a celebrated example of their contribution to British rock, demonstrating a timeless appeal that resonates with listeners familiar with the genre's foundational sounds.