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The lyrics center on the "animalistic" nature of desire, framing the narrator's obsession as a predatory hunt. Maroon 5 - Animals (Lyrics)
: The bridge highlights the inescapability of the relationship: "You're still in my head, forever stuck / So you can do what you wanna do... but don't deny the animal" . 🎬 Music Video & Controversy You can find the lyrics and official versions
: Read a full lyric breakdown and community interpretations. YouTube : Watch the official lyric video. Cole remix ? Maroon 5 - Animals (Lyric Video) maybe I'm just like animals. like animals. heat heat. YouTube·Maroon5VEVO but don't deny the animal"
: The "beast inside" represents an instinctual pull that neither party can deny, even after trying to "cut [each other] out entirely".