GERMS
- Manimal Lyrics / with translationsI came into this world like a puzzled
panther
Wanting to be caged
But something stood in the way
I was never quite tamed
I crossed the pasths of right and wrong
And saw them take their toll
I saw armies that marched
And like animals they crawled
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Evolution is a process too slow
To save my soul
But I've got this creature on my back
And it just won't let go
If I am only an animal
Then I can do no wrong
But they say something better
So I've gotta hold on
panther
Wanting to be caged
But something stood in the way
I was never quite tamed
I crossed the pasths of right and wrong
And saw them take their toll
I saw armies that marched
And like animals they crawled
Evolution is a process too slow
To save my soul
But I've got this creature on my back
And it just won't let go
If I am only an animal
Then I can do no wrong
But they say something better
So I've gotta hold on
Facts about Manimal
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Manimal is written by Pat Smear, Darby Crash.
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It is first released in 1979 as part of Germs's album "Gi" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Germs' Manimal metaphorically illustrates the difficulty to choose between basic impulses and the so-called "norms" of the society by the 'creature on my back' as a symbol of such overwhelming and contradictory forces. The lyrics of Manimal focus on the mixed emotions of angst, reflection, empowerment, despair and social commentary, mainly. However, they also highlight the fundamental issues of identity and self-discovery, struggle and conflict, evolution and change, and moral ambivalence. The lyrics introduce mature themes and imagery that can be considered inappropriate for children. The use of very strong metaphors, along with references to violence and struggles, would imply a rating that allows only 13-year-olds and above along with parents.
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Manimal falls under the genre Alternative.
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Manimal song length is 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
Who wrote Manimal lyrics?
Manimal is written by Pat Smear, Darby Crash.
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When was Manimal released?
It is first released in 1979 as part of Germs's album "Gi" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Manimal lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Germs' Manimal metaphorically illustrates the difficulty to choose between basic impulses and the so-called "norms" of the society by the 'creature on my back' as a symbol of such overwhelming and contradictory forces. The lyrics of Manimal focus on the mixed emotions of angst, reflection, empowerment, despair and social commentary, mainly. However, they also highlight the fundamental issues of identity and self-discovery, struggle and conflict, evolution and change, and moral ambivalence. The lyrics introduce mature themes and imagery that can be considered inappropriate for children. The use of very strong metaphors, along with references to violence and struggles, would imply a rating that allows only 13-year-olds and above along with parents.
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Which genre is Manimal?
Manimal falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Manimal?
Manimal song length is 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Pat Smear, Darby CrashRecord Label(s): 1979 Slash Records, marketed in the United States and Canada by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
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