The 2nd track on Damien’s sophomore album, The Animals Were Gone documents a relationship that has gone off the rails, leaving our narrator to try to pick up the pieces.
[Verse 1]
Woke up and for the first time the animals were gone
It's left this house empty now, not sure if I belong
Yesterday you asked me to write you a pleasant song
I'll do my best now, but you've been gone for so long
The window's open now and the winter settles in
We'll call it Christmas when the adverts begin
I love your depression and I love your double chin
I love 'most everything that you bring to this offering
[Chorus]
Oh I know that I left you in places of despair
Oh I know that I love you, so please throw down your hair
At night I trip without you, and hope I don't wake up
Cause waking up without you is like drinking from an empty cup
[Verse 2]
Woke up and for the first time the animals were gone
Our clocks are ticking now so before our time is gone
We could get a house and some boxes on the lawn
We could make babies and accidental songs
I know I've been a liar and I know I've been a fool
I hope we didn't break yet, but I'm glad we broke the rules
My cave is deep now, yet your light is shining through
I cover my eyes, still all I see is you
[Chorus]
Oh I know that I left you in places of despair
Oh I know that I love you, so please throw down your hair
At night I trip without you, and hope that I don't wake up
Cause waking up without you is like drinking from an empty cup
The Animals Were Gone was written by Damien Rice.
The Animals Were Gone was produced by Damien Rice.
Damien Rice released The Animals Were Gone on Fri Nov 03 2006.