I came into this world like a puzzled panther
Waiting to be caged
But something stood in the way
I was never quite tamed

I crossed the paths of right and wrong
And saw them take their toll
I saw armies that marched
And like animals they crawled

I came into this world like a puzzled panther
Waiting to be caged
But something stood in the way
I was never quite tamed

Evolution is a process too slow
To save my soul
But I've got this creature on my back
And it just won't let go

If I am only an animal
Then I can do no wrong
But they say I'm something better
So I've gotta hold on


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    Manimal is an American superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson and Donald R. Boyle, it ran on NBC from September 30 to December 17, 1983. This song has nothing to do with that.

    DanVitaleRockson November 13, 2023   Link

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