Song 4: I want to live like animals – Animal song (Savage Garden)

 When superstars and cannonballs are running through your head 

A television freak show cops and robbers everywhere
Subway makes me nervous, people pushing me too far
I've got to break away
So take my hand now


'Cause I want to live like animals
Careless and free like animals
I want to live
I want to run through the jungle
The wind in my hair and the sand at my feet

I've been having difficulties keeping to myself
Feelings and emotions better left up on the shelf
Animals and children tell the truth, they never lie
Which one is more human
There's a thought, now you decide

Compassion in the jungle
Compassion in your hands, yeah
Would you like to make a run for it
Would you like to take my hand, yeah


Sometimes this life can get you down
It's so confusing
There's so many rules to follow
And I feel it
'Cause I just run away in my mind

Superstars and cannonballs running through your head
Television freak show cops and robbers everywhere
Animals and children tell the truth, they never lie
Which one is more human
There's a thought, now you decide

Compassion in the jungle
Compassion in your hands, yeah
Would you like to make a run for it
Would you like to take my hand, yeah 

    Once again, the credit for introducing me to this song goes to my sister who truly has a fantastic taste towards music. More than the rhythm, I admire the lyrical power of this song created by one of the most talented musicians of the yesteryears. Bringing amazing music for their listeners with touch of meaningful lyrics, Australian pop duo Savage Garden have been extremely popular for several years now. One such masterpiece by the name ‘I want to live like animals or the Animal song’ has gained an entry into my musical express due to its carefree touch. In the maddening rush of life with its demands, chaos, expectations and responsibilities, this song reaches the chords of the heart in a perfect way.

   Though this song was set in the good, old times where life was still not so chaotic, Savage Garden seemed to be ahead of their time. While expressing the desire to set themselves free, these lyrics will truly relate to each one of us. A carefree song with extremely carefree style, ‘I want to live like animal’ comes across as the theme of our heart. Many a times, when life imposes tons of troubles, besides taking us through the routine every single day, we reach a threshold limit for any further action. Lyrics of this song express the desire of the singer duo, as they wish to enter into a carefree zone like animals. Without any stress of greeting people, meeting deadlines, fulfilling responsibilities and performing tasks, as the writer hopes to walk away from everything, it leaves a wonderful note for all.

    We all experience stressful moments along our course, while juggling wide array of duties. Besides work, elements such as people, relationships, moral duties and ethics demand our attention. Carefree life like animal without any image trouble seems to be the perfect answer for eternal happiness. As humans, we are forced to live under rules of humanity. Call it society pressures or humanly troubles, we are expected to follow certain guidelines for being human. 

While caught within this game of showing our best behavior, we may tend to focus over our image in the society. Though it is essential to exhibit humanity in the best form, it is also important to do what our heart wants. In an attempt to polish our image in the society, we may stop living our life to the fullest. By staying within the limits of good behavior, ethical values, acceptable manners and pure nature, we can continue our life in an enjoyable manner.

   How does one balance this thin line between image and ethics is a tough task, as it summarizes our entire life in a short way.  

   By hoping to live like an animal, writer of this song wants to get away from all the challenges and difficulties. The thought of running carefree into a jungle with wind in the hair and sand at the feet seems to be perfect in every way. This central thought was the highlight of my affection, as I was attracted towards the magic of its words. Just imagine yourself into the plot of this song, enjoying every single desire as expressed by the writer, and I am sure you will be tempted to break away from the routine.

   Though it sounds exciting, you must be wondering about the practicality quotient of such a thought.

 

Is it possible to leave away everything and run around like an animal?

If given a choice, would you like to throw away the luxuries of a stable life?

Would you be happy to live life by your own rules, without worrying about your ‘image’ in the society?

Before I lose your attention over these thought provoking questions, let me move towards the last segment of my post.

I will list down my reasons to live like an animal, while you can think about yours too!

I want to live like animals because:

·         carefree approach can bring out the best in me as a writer, dreamer, admirer and wanderer.

·         it will dissolve boundaries and limitations from my ‘so-called’ ideal life and allow me to explore newer things.

·         it will erase away the troubles of maintaining an image, while letting me embrace every single aspect with love.

·         it will shift the focus over living my life to the fullest, rather than living it as per worldly expectations.

·         it will dissolve any train of thoughts in my mind that revolve around unnecessary expectations of the society.

Truly one of the most interesting lyrics I have come across, this song qualifies to be my favorite song in several ways. For a unique meaning with novel touch, ‘Animal song’ is my answer to go away from stress and embrace happiness!