Gr1M3x & Kneeling to the Goat – "Animal in a Cage" Original lyrics and composition by Gr1M3x (J.E. Ramos) © 2026 Originally performed by Gr1M3x (J.E. Ramos) AI-assisted production by Suno Cover concept, design & visual art direction by Gr1M3x (J.E. Ramos) © 2026 evening. A severe storm system is moving across the region tonight. Heavy rainfall, violent winds, and widespread thunderstorms are expected. Residents are advised to remain indoors... locked inside your little, pitiful pods. And remember, a well-behaved citizen knows its place. Happiness is mandatory for a well-functioning society. [Radio static, abrupt transmission cutoff] One, two, three [Verse 1 ] You gave yourself away when they asked for it gave your own name down to chain it to a pen [Chorus] When decisions stick … like glue and you are in range … in your pen the walls are built to keep you in A mindless slave an animal in its cage animal in its cage Important announcement: Obedience is rewarded. Dissent constitutes a federal offense and will result in exclusion from the social credit system. Report all dissidence. Total adherence to the official narrative is a citizen's duty. These terms are non-negotiable. [Radio static, abrupt transmission cutoff][Dense, filthy distorted rhythm guitars, grinding low-register riffs, persistent amplifier hum, intermittent feedback squeals, unstable fuzz textures] Credentials certify your submission the beast doesn’t ask for permission, it just takes ... it takes away [Chorus] When decisions stick … like glue and you are in range … in your pen the walls are built to keep you in A mindless slave an animal in its cage [Verse 3 / Bridge] Just another liberty taken down … it tastes like sugar-coated bravery the monsters are loose deep inside the mouth … that spits its laws [Extended Guitar Solo] [Lead-out] the beast doesn’t ask for permission it just takes … animal in its cage animal in its cage … it just takes Dissiident identified. Initiate purge protocol. Assessing ideological contagion radius. Containment measures authorized. Target neutralized. Biological activity ceased. Threat terminated. Status: System threat level cleared. [Brief radio
