The song is written from the point of view of a family dog, an aging dog who is facing death but knows he has served his people well and faithfully and is ready, if necessary to die.
@mgajosh It is an interesting theory. I could see it. Not sure I'm completely convinced, though. Let's not forget Neko also recorded a song called "I'm an Animal." I'd be curious to hear if she ever says one way or the other.
@mgajosh It is an interesting theory. I could see it. Not sure I'm completely convinced, though. Let's not forget Neko also recorded a song called "I'm an Animal." I'd be curious to hear if she ever says one way or the other.
I think you all got close, but not quite there.
Here is my theory (a-hem!):
The song is written from the point of view of a family dog, an aging dog who is facing death but knows he has served his people well and faithfully and is ready, if necessary to die.
clues: i am an animal and cannot explain my life
down this chain
if death should smell my breathing
relation means nothing
i wished to stay among my people.
Plus Neko is a major animal person.
@mgajosh It is an interesting theory. I could see it. Not sure I'm completely convinced, though. Let's not forget Neko also recorded a song called "I'm an Animal." I'd be curious to hear if she ever says one way or the other.
@mgajosh It is an interesting theory. I could see it. Not sure I'm completely convinced, though. Let's not forget Neko also recorded a song called "I'm an Animal." I'd be curious to hear if she ever says one way or the other.