Animal

French people speaking French You buzz me up to your apartment I wish I had less to say Let's pretend I was born at 25 I don't want to see that sad look in your eyes Angry drivers on the street Swear at cyclists then wink at me I feel guilty I don't speak French You laugh and slap my hand and roll your eyes Everybody is guilty they just know where to hide You say if you wanna be free You've got to let go You're so, you're so pretty and young Then one day you're old So, remember you're an animal A feral little animal With unbrushed hair Perpetually scared of becoming a meal You lie and you steal At least you are real Walked til my shoes get wet Stare at me and propose a bet If we don't marry by 55 We'll run away and start a whole new life Hope by then I'm living and not just trying to survive I know if I want to be free I've gotta let go I hold myself up by the neck When I lose control Remember you're an animal A shaking little animal So naked and bare Perpetually scared of becoming a meal You can try and conceal But that makes you real Remember you're an animal An ugly little animal It's easy to forget Through the tears and the sweat You're a creature at best The pain that you feel Is proof that you're real