Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: folk
Song Meaning of “Oh, to be an Animal” by Murder By Death
Oh, to Be an Animal speaks to the idea of trading worldly troubles for the peace and freedom of an animal’s life. The narrator reflects on how much easier it would be to live with a life free from the complexes and entanglements of being human. The sorrow and longing of the chorus is layered with imagery of prowling the night sky as a wild animal, watching over fellow creatures in a gentle, loving way. The song cautions that the wild nature of the animal’s life offers no guarantees of a safe and contented life, but ultimately suggests that life as an animal is preferable to struggling with pain and insecurity day after day. The voice of the narrator is filled with admiration and respect for the beauty and simplicity of living wild and free, governed only by nature and instinct.