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Radio Werewolf
Babylon Whores Lyrics
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Tune in
And drop out
Drenched in ye olde Teufelkunst
Licked from perdition's mouth
With steel beacons high
Against the blood red sky
The pitchforks sing the lullaby
And I'll say
I want to be alone just go away
And I'll say
I want to be a star for just one day
Tune on
Tune in
And drop out
Come in Tango Omega
King Fear is on the dow
Up from the roof of the world
He plays our little lives
As LP's on 45
And I'll say
I want to be alone just go away
And I'll say
I want to be a star for just one day
On Radio Werewolf
The sleep of monsters produces reason
And I'll say
There's gonna be the hell to pay
And I'll say
I want to be a star for just one day
On Radio Werewolf
On turntables emerald and green
On sieges perilous 13
Play twinkle twinkle little star
And I'll wonder what you are
Oh how we wonder
Just what we are
In "Radio Werewolf," Babylon Whores encourages listeners to tune in and drop out of reality, diving into the world of Teufelkunst (the art of the devil) and the dark abyss of perdition. The imagery of steel beacons high against a blood-red sky and pitchforks singing a lullaby paints a sinister picture of the world being presented by Radio Werewolf. The desire to be alone and a star for just one day represents a longing for something unattainable, whether it be isolation or fame. The mention of King Fear playing our lives like LP's on 45 drives home the theme of being at the mercy of forces beyond our control. The line "the sleep of monsters produces reason" is particularly powerful, suggesting that perhaps immersing oneself in this dark world can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe.
Overall, "Radio Werewolf" is a compelling song that draws in the listener with its haunting imagery and captivating lyrics. It speaks to the human desire to escape reality and seek out something more meaningful, even if that means delving into the depths of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tune on
Start listening to the radio broadcast
Tune in
Connect with the frequency of the radio station
And drop out
Disconnect from the outside world, and immerse oneself in the broadcast
Drenched in ye olde Teufelkunst
Surrounded by the atmosphere of occultism and the demonic
Licked from perdition's mouth
Taken from the depths of hell
With steel beacons high
Using antennas to receive the signal
Against the blood red sky
During a time of strife and chaos
The pitchforks sing the lullaby
The radio signal acts as a soothing sound amidst the chaos
And I'll say
The artist expresses their desire
I want to be alone just go away
I desire solitude and isolation from the world
I want to be a star for just one day
I want to experience the feeling of being a celebrity, even if only for a short time
Come in Tango Omega
Signal received, beginning transmission
King Fear is on the dow
The evil presence of fear has descended upon us
Up from the roof of the world
From the highest point of the earth, the danger approaches
He plays our little lives
The evil force controls our destinies
As LP's on 45
As if our lives were a record, being played at a specific speed
On Radio Werewolf
The broadcast being received
The sleep of monsters produces reason
Only in terrifying situations can we find clarity and understanding
There's gonna be the hell to pay
There will be consequences for our actions
On turntables emerald and green
The vinyl records are a symbol of wealth and power
On sieges perilous 13
The thirteen tracks on the record represent danger and uncertainty
Play twinkle twinkle little star
The simplicity of the nursery rhyme contrasts the complex nature of life
And I'll wonder what you are
The singer reflects on the mysteries of life
Oh how we wonder
Wondering is a universal experience
Just what we are
The ultimate question of existence
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Dæmien Alexander
Brilliant and underrated masterpiece of an album. Although it's included in the band's box set, I'd love to see this LP rereleased with the original artwork.
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