Dangerous Animals
Arctic Monkeys · Humbug [2009]
And nearly crying in my sleep
Yes, I'm battling that well taught gripe
The most restraining type
You should have racing stripes
The way you keep me in pursuit
Sharpen the heel of your boot
And you press it to my chest and you make me wheeze
Then to my knees you do promote me
I'm pinned down by the dark
A-N-I-M-A-L
Makes my head pirouette
More than I won't be willing to confess
D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S
The light it fidgets through
The thoughts'll soon revert to you
About as bashful as a tribal dance
The first and final chance
And cause the audience
The frighteners and fiends
Divided up into two teams
When the acrobat fell off the beam
She broke everyone's hearts
I'm pinned down by the dark
A-N-I-M-A-L
Makes my head pirouette
More than i would be willing to confess
D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S
D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S
The most unsuitable pet
It's been long enough now so let's
Make a mess lioness
Pinned down by the dark
I'm pinned down by the dark
D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S
A-N-I-M-A-L
D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S
A-N-I-M-A-L
Dangerous Animals
Arctic Monkeys' "Dangerous Animals" stands as a defining track from their 2009 album *Humbug*. Released during the band's peak commercial success, the song exemplifies the post-punk revival sound that characterized their work in the late 2000s. Featuring the band's signature blend of driving rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and Alex Turner's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording captures a moment of youthful energy and introspective lyricism. The track has become a staple of their discography, often cited alongside other key releases from the era such as "Fluorescent Adolescent" and "Brianstorm". It reflects the band's evolution from their earlier indie roots into a more polished, radio-friendly rock sound while maintaining their unique identity within the genre.