Like Animals — BTS: what the lyrics really mean
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in syncIf you wanna be animalsListen to this line with the translationNo sign-upWhat the song is about
“Like Animals” by BTS is an invitation to shed restraint and live by instinct through a night that keeps going. They accept a messy shadow and their own dirt without shame, and picture a wild land of creatures with sharp claws and bared fangs, where nobody lets themselves be domesticated. It feels intimate, defiant and freeing, with beauty found beyond control.
Key lines
4 lines from the song with the slang, wordplay and references behind them. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
If you wanna be animalsListen from this lineWords in this line- wannawant to
There's creatures that made a holeListen to the first verse — freeGot you in the wild, somewhere so farListen to the first verse — freeWhat's behind the line: Omitted
Eat this life 'til your heart is full (heart untameable)Listen to the first verse — freeWords in this line- 'tiluntil
Lyrics © their rights holders. “Like Animals” — BTS. Quoted for commentary and learning.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lay | lie down |
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Questions about “Like Animals”
What is “Like Animals” by BTS about?
“Like Animals” by BTS is an invitation to shed restraint and live by instinct through a night that keeps going.
What does “Got you in the wild, somewhere so far” mean in “Like Animals”?
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Where can I see every line of “Like Animals” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Jian goes through all 36 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
Official audio (album track)
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- BTS
- Album
- ARIRANG · track 10 of 14
- Official audio
- YouTube
Lyrics and music belong to their rights holders. This page quotes no more than four lines for commentary; the translations, pronunciation and explanations are written by theIDOL.