Animals (Maroon 5 song)

"Animals" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It was released on August 25, 2014, as the second single from their fifth studio album V (2014). The song was written by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine with Benny Blanco and Shellback, who also produced it. The lyrics use animal metaphors to describe a breakup that might not last.