[Netherrealmer]

I remember some people used this songs as the song to symbolize their life or even their weddings not knowing these songs are written about animals.

This song Donna Donna is one of the most iconic songs of Jewish origins that it was translated to multiple language. The song is basically about a baby bull or calf who is about to be slaughtered and he wishes he was a bird so he can fly.



The Song Born free is usually associated by people as a song about being free and having a happy life. It is actually about a Lioness named Elsa, She was adopted by a childless couple when the husband accidentally killed her mother when she tried to attack him. The couple decided to adopt Elsa because she is orphaned. Elsa was a very loving lioness but the couple are forced to train her to get her wild instincts back because they are forced by the government to send her back to the wild.



Mandy= This song is usually associated with an ex-girlfriend named Mandy but this song is a cover of a song titled Brandy.... Brandy is actually a dog who got euthanized. That's why the lyrics says "But I sent you away"

[Dora Wi]

These are such great and moving examples.
And I'm so ashamed of myself that Joe Exotic was the first person to pop into my mind

[Netherrealmer]

and having a happy life. It is actually about a Lioness named Elsa, She was adapted by a childless couple when the husband acciden

Here Kitty Kitty is a bop, I won't deny that.

[bestwriter]

Nice songs there. Old Mac Donald had a farm comes to mind. What about the nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock I could think of so many. Yes Mary had a little lamb?.................Can't help getting back to my kinder garden days

[arunima]

The nursery rhymes popped in my head. There is quite a few on the list..Mary had a little lamb, Old McDonald had a farm, The ants go marching, Little Peter Rabbit...
In Bollywood, we have many songs using animal names.

[Netherrealmer]

Michael Jackson wrote this about his pet rat who got killed by his father and its used for a horror movie about a killerrat.

[germainebull]

Many people associate Born Free with freedom or a happy life, but the truth is that this song was written for the 1966 film about a lioness named Elsa. Elsa was adopted by Joy and George Adamson after her mother was accidentally killed by George while defending herself. Instead of taking her to a zoo like her two siblings, Elsa was raised as a pet. They later had to retrain her to be wild so she could be safely returned to her natural environment. The song was written by John Barry and Don Black and won an Academy Award.

There is also a strange story about Mandy. This famous Barry Manilow song is about an ex-girlfriend, but it is actually a version of the original song called Brandy. In the original version, Brandy was a dog who had to be euthanized. The lyrics like "but I sent you away" take on the sad meaning of parting with a beloved animal rather than a romantic partner. Although this interpretation is not very popular, it still sparks debate about the true meaning of the song.

These songs show how art can carry different emotions depending on the context and understanding of the person. Sometimes we just hear the melody or chorus without digging into its history. But if you look deeper you can discover the exciting and sad stories behind the lines.