Bark At The Moon
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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Waking from the dead of night
Vengeance is boiling
He's returned to kill the light
Then when he's found who he's looking for
Listen in awe and you'll hear him
Bark at the moon
Years spent in torment
Buried in a nameless grave
Now he has risen
Miracles would have to save
Those that the beast is looking for
Listen in awe and you'll hear him
Bark at the moon
Hey yeah, bark at the moon
They cursed and buried him along with shame
And thought his timeless soul had gone (gone)
In empty burning hell, unholy one
But he's returned to prove them wrong, so wrong
Ooh, yeah baby
Howling in shadows
Living in a lunar spell
He finds his heaven
Spewing from the mouth of hell
Those that the beast is looking for
Listen in awe and you'll hear him
Bark at the moon
Hey yeah, bark at the moon
Hey yeah, bark at the moon
Oh, oh yeah, bark at the moon
The lyrics to Ozzy Osbourne's song Bark At The Moon are full of imagery that describes a supernatural being seeking revenge against those who have wronged him. The song begins with the screams breaking the silence, as someone wakes up from the dead of night. The vengeance is boiling, and the supernatural being has returned to kill the light. The lyrics suggest that the being has a specific target in mind and is using its howling voice to call out to its prey.
The next verse suggests that the supernatural being has been buried in a nameless grave for years and has now risen to seek revenge. The lyrics describe the beast as searching for someone and howling in shadows. The being is living in a lunar spell, finding its heaven and spewing from the mouth of hell. The final line of the verse suggests that the listener should listen in awe to hear the being bark at the moon.
The third verse suggests that the being has been cursed and buried with shame, and thought to have lost its timeless soul in the burning emptiness of hell. However, the being has now returned to prove them wrong. The final line of the verse suggests that the being is howling in shadows, living in a lunar spell, and finding its heaven as it barks at the moon.
Overall, the lyrics to Bark At The Moon suggest a powerful supernatural being seeking revenge and using its howling voice to call out to its prey. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery that suggests the horror of the situation, making it a popular track for metalheads and horror fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Screams break the silence
Loud screams startle and jolt everyone from the peaceful stillness.
Waking from the dead of night
Coming alive from the depth of the dark and gloomy night.
Vengeance is boiling
Strong anger and resentment are raging inside him.
He's returned to kill the light
He's back with a motive to eliminate all goodness and positivity.
Then when he's found who he's looking for
After he finds his prey,
Listen in awe and you'll hear him
With great admiration, you can hear him howl.
Years spent in torment
He went through ages of distress and suffering.
Buried in a nameless grave
His body had been thrown into a pit without any identification.
Now he has risen
He's back from the dead.
Miracles would have to save
Nothing less than a miracle could have had him come back.
Those that the beast is looking for
The ones he's targeting,
Listen in awe and you'll hear him
In amazement, you can hear him howl.
They cursed and buried him Along with shame
He'd been despised and disgraced before his death and burial.
And thought his timeless soul had gone
His soul was believed to have disappeared forever.
In empty burning Hell-unholy one
He'd been in the underworld- a wicked creature.
But now he's returned to prove them wrong
He's come back as proof of his detractors' errors.
Howling in shadows
Screaming agonizingly in the darkness.
Living in a lunar spell
Existing under a spell cast by the moon.
He finds his heaven
His paradise is discovered.
Spewing from the mouth of hell
He's back from the world of the dead.
And when he finds who he's looking for
When he finally encounters his victim,
Listen in awe and you'll hear him
He'll howl so loudly it'll send shivers down your spine.
Bark at the moon
Snarl fiercely at the moon.
Yeah bark at the moon
Yes indeed,
Bark at the moon
Growl at the moon.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Osbourne
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