Animal Farm (가면무도회)

BIBI's 'Animal Farm (가면무도회)' is a song that delves into the themes of hypocrisy, societal decadence, and the loss of innocence and morality. The title itself is a reference to George Orwell's novel 'Animal Farm,' which is an allegory about the corruption of revolutionary ideals and the rise of tyranny. In the song, BIBI uses the metaphor of a masquerade ball to depict a society where people hide their true intentions behind masks of virtue.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of excess and moral decay, with 'sinful words' and 'masks of hypocrisy' setting the scene for a grand but ultimately hollow celebration. The 'bursting champagne' and 'wine and bread' symbolize indulgence and gluttony, while the 'dancing pigs' represent the greedy and self-serving individuals who thrive in such an environment. BIBI questions the nature of beauty, justice, and righteousness in a world where lies and devilish acts are celebrated. The 'grand guillotine' at the center of the feast suggests a looming threat of judgment or consequence, with the rolling heads posing the question of accountability.

The song also touches on the loss of genuine emotion and compassion, asking 'Where is love? Where is my sympathy?' BIBI challenges the listener to consider whether they are part of the problem ('Am I a tiger or a gazelle?'), implicating everyone in the societal charade. The repeated lines 'It might be pretty, it might be beautiful, it might be grand' serve as a sarcastic commentary on the superficial values that are often celebrated, while true virtue is lost. 'Animal Farm' is a powerful critique of the facades we maintain and the societal structures that encourage such duplicity.