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I was always here in the silence
But I was never under your eye
Gather up your love in some wiseness
For every memory shall always survive
And you will see me
I am an animal
My teeth are sharp and my mouth is full
And the passion is so strong
When I'm alone, loneliness will change me
I am a vegetable
I get my body badly pulled
And I'm rooted to the spot
Nothing will rearrange me
I'm looking back, and I can't see the past
Anymore, so hazy
I'm on a track, and I'm travelling so fast
Oh for sure I'm crazy
I am a human being
I can't believe all the things I'm seeing
I've nowhere to hide anymore
I'm losing my way
I am an angel
I booked in here, I came straight from hell
I don't know how to lie anymore
I'm boozing to pray
I'm looking back, and I can't see the past
Anymore, so hazy
I'm on a track, and I'm travelling so fast
Oh for sure I'm crazy
I was always here in the silence
But I was never under your eye
Gather up your love in some wiseness
For every memory shall always survive
And you will see me
I will be immersed
Queen of the fucking universe
And I don't know what I have anymore
Anymore than you do
I am a nothing king
Been right around on a golden ring
I don't know where you are anymore
I've got no clue
I was always here in the silence
But I was never under your eye
Gather up your love in some wiseness
For every memory shall always survive
And you will see me
I am an animal...
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Submitted by
lennonfan0 On May 18, 2002
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I believe this wonderful, moving song is part and parcel of what Pete Townshend was going through at that time in 1979-1980. He was dealing with substance use and the death of his friend and drummer Keith Moon. From, "I was always here in the silence" to "And you will see me..." at the end of the 7th verse, it sounds to me as though he is struggling with who he was and who he has become and how to deal with that in the context of larger world. Then, from the cry of, "I will be immersed, Queen of the fucking universe!" to the last line, he is talking about feeling empty and that he just can't figure out what is next. He ends with the last line... ..."I am an animal" because, that is all that there is.
If you agree or disagree, I would love to hear what your opinion is. Thank you.
I love this ong so much! No idea what it means, bu I love it!
I agree. This is trult a Pete Townshend masterpiece. He sings it so brilliantly. I think it's the best song on the Album.
Can somebody tell me what albom this song is on?
Great song from the album 'Empty Glass' (1980).