The Animal – English Lyrics

• By: Disturbed
• Album: Asylum

Lyrics & Translation

Unleash your inner beast with Disturbed's "The Animal," a thrilling exploration of primal instincts and inner conflict. Inspired by werewolf mythology, this hard-hitting track offers a chance to delve into themes of control and transformation, all while mastering powerful and evocative language.

[English]

I can feel the animal inside

And my resolve is weakening

Pounding at the doors of my mind

It's nearly overpowering

I cannot begin to describe

The hunger that I feel again

Run, if you intend to survive

For the beast is coming to life

Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight

Death approaches on this night

For the animal's soul is mine

We will be completed right before your eyes

I have no control this time

And now, we both shall dine

In hell tonight

I can hear it calling again

The primal need is filling me

Changes are about to begin

And now my blood is boiling

I can see the fear in your eyes

But you can't bring yourself to scream

Time to shed the mortal disguise

For the beast is coming to life

Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight

Death approaches on this night

For the animal's soul is mine

We will be completed right before your eyes

I have no control this time

And now, we both shall dine

In hell tonight

We begin the hunt and I

Feel the power course, as the creatures take fight

For the kill is close and I

Will be satisfied

For the smell of fear tonight

Wakes an ancient lust

That will not be denied (you're mine)

For the animal's soul is mine

We will be completed right before your eyes

I have no control this time

And now, we both shall dine

In hell tonight

For the animal's soul is mine

And the world around will never hear your cries

An unholy crime

And now we both shall dine

In hell tonight

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
animal /ˈænɪməl/ A1	noun - a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous systems
resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ B2	verb - to decide firmly on a course of action noun - firm determination to do something
pounding /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/ B1	verb - to strike repeatedly with a heavy force
overpowering /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/ B2	adjective - extremely strong or intense
hunger /ˈhʌŋɡər/ A1	noun - a feeling of weakness caused by lack of food
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ A2	verb - to continue to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
beast /biːst/ A2	noun - a wild or savage animal
glimmer /ˈɡlɪmər/ B1	noun - a faint or unsteady light
tainted /ˈteɪntɪd/ B2	adjective - contaminated or spoiled
approaches /əˈproʊtʃɪz/ A2	verb - to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance, time, or quality
primal /ˈpraɪməl/ C1	adjective - relating to the earliest stage of development
boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ A2	adjective - extremely angry or agitated
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B1	noun - an appearance that conceals one's true character or feelings
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ A2	adjective - contented or pleased
ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/ A2	adjective - belonging to the very distant past
unholy /ʌnˈhoʊli/ B2	adjective - wicked or sinful

Key Grammar Structures

• I can feel the animal inside

  ➔ Modal verb + auxiliary verb + base form of verb

  ➔ "Can" expresses ability. The structure 'can feel' is a common way to describe a sensation. The word "inside" is an adverb of place.

• Run, if you intend to survive

  ➔ Imperative + conditional sentence (first conditional)

  ➔ The sentence begins with a direct command ("Run"). The 'if' clause introduces a condition for survival. "Intend" is a formal verb meaning 'to plan or have the purpose'.

• Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight

  ➔ Present participle clause functioning as an adjective

  ➔ "Taking form" describes *how* the beast is appearing. "Glimmer" refers to a faint, flickering light. "Tainted" suggests the moonlight is corrupted or impure.

• For the animal's soul is mine

  ➔ Declarative sentence with possessive pronoun

  ➔ This is a strong statement of ownership. The possessive pronoun "mine" emphasizes the speaker's claim over the animal's soul.

• We will be completed right before your eyes

  ➔ Future passive voice + adverbial phrase of time

  ➔ "Will be completed" indicates a future action happening *to* the speaker and the animal. "Right before your eyes" means immediately in front of the listener.