Lyric discussion by Cuntastic 

Cover art for Safer lyrics by Animal Collective

This is definitely one of my favorite songs. Period. It always reminds me of how my mind works. I've always had racing thoughts, high anxiety, overwhelming fear of all sorts of things. The way the song is structured really reminds me of a panic attack, or a state of upset, and how you feel once you get over it.

Coarse piano, sharp, and very dark at its start, it reaches its peak (I'm alright if you're alright) ; then leaves with a soft, 'Shh, Everything's Ok now..' sort of lullaby. Even the piano sample is toned way down during the outro. It's freaking amazing how much fear I leave behind every time I listen to it, and reminds me of how no matter how freaked out you get about something, you can find solace-- whether though a friend, a family member, or even yourself.