Lycanthropy
Blast From Oblivion Lyrics
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As The Beast Draws Close To You
Feel The Chill Crawl Up Your Spine
As You Freeze Inside With Fear
No One To Save You From An Uncontrollable Monster
Terrified
Petrified
You Begin To Say Your Prayers
My Flesh Begins To Burn
My Head Starts To Explode
My Bones Begin To Break
Everything Begins To Change
My Vision Multiplies
My Strength Intensifies
My Speed Is Increased
My Stamina Goes On And On
Adrenaline Has Taken It's Course
Raging Fury Consumes The Soul
Another Helpless Victim Is Lost
Chorus:
Entrails Lead You To A Corpse
From The Ones Who Cared
The Ones Who Loved
Suicide Is All That's In Your Head
You Pray For Forgiveness
My Flesh Begins To Burn
My Head Starts To Explode
My Bones Begin To Break
Everything Begins To Change
My Vision Multiplies
My Strength Intensifies
My Speed Is Increased
My Stamina Goes On And On
The lyrics of Blast From Oblivion’s song “Lycanthropy” describe the transformation of a human being into a werewolf. It begins with the howling of a beast heard through the mist, which brings terror to the listener. The imagery of freezing inside with fear is powerful and evokes a sense of helplessness. This is further echoed by the lack of anyone to save the listener from an uncontrollable monster. The lyrics describe the physical transformation taking place inside the werewolf, where the flesh burns, the head explodes, and the bones break. The vision multiplies, and strength intensifies, speed increases, and stamina goes on and on. This could be interpreted as the uncontrollable nature of the transformation, a force of nature beyond the control of the werewolf.
The second verse continues with the theme of transformation and the consumption of the soul by a raging fury. The werewolf is depicted as taking another helpless victim, and the horror deepens as entrails lead the werewolf to a corpse of someone they once cared and loved for. The lyrics suggest that the transformation is a curse or a disease that cannot be controlled, and suicide is the only way to end the werewolf’s savagery. The chorus speaks of praying for forgiveness as the transformation takes hold again, and the physical transformation is described once more.
Overall, the lyrics of “Lycanthropy” are a vivid description of a transformation that is beyond the control of the person undergoing it. The imagery of physical transformation and the helplessness of the listener bring a sense of horror to the song, making it a standout track in the heavy metal genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear The Howling Through The Mist
As you listen to the haunting howls in the distance, you realize that a lycanthrope is coming your way.
As The Beast Draws Close To You
The beast gets closer, and you panic as you realize you may not be able to escape its wrath.
Feel The Chill Crawl Up Your Spine
As the cold fear creeps up your back, you become more and more afraid for your life.
As You Freeze Inside With Fear
Your body starts to feel like it's frozen, unable to move, as you face the possibility of being attacked by a lycanthrope.
No One To Save You From An Uncontrollable Monster
Alone and helpless, you realize that you're at the mercy of a monster that can't be tamed.
Terrified
You are absolutely petrified and don't know what to do as the lycanthrope approaches.
Petrified
Your fear of the lycanthrope has made you completely immobilized, and you can't escape its wrath.
You Begin To Say Your Prayers
You pray for a savior or a supernatural force to protect you from the oncoming monster.
My Flesh Begins To Burn
The transformation begins, and your flesh begins to burn as your body becomes the lycanthrope.
My Head Starts To Explode
As the transformation continues, your head feels as if it's going to explode with the intensity of the change.
My Bones Begin To Break
The transformation is so severe that even your bones are affected, starting to crack and break as they take on a new form.
Everything Begins To Change
Every cell in your body starts to mutate and change as you become something entirely different.
My Vision Multiplies
As you transform fully, your vision is multiplied, allowing you to see things you never could before as a human.
My Strength Intensifies
You feel a surge of strength as your muscles grow, allowing you to do things that were once impossible for a human.
My Speed Is Increased
As a lycanthrope, your body moves at an incredible speed, enabling you to outrun almost anything.
My Stamina Goes On And On
Your stamina is seemingly limitless, letting you run for hours on end without feeling tired or fatigued.
Adrenaline Has Taken It's Course
Your adrenaline is pumping, giving you the energy and focus necessary to hunt down your prey.
Raging Fury Consumes The Soul
As you hunt down your prey, an intense rage takes hold of you, consuming your soul and driving you onward.
Another Helpless Victim Is Lost
Your lycanthropic nature drives you to kill another helpless victim, lost to your insatiable hunger for flesh.
Entrails Lead You To A Corpse
After a successful hunt, you feast on the human's entrails, leading you to their lifeless corpse.
From The Ones Who Cared
The victim was someone who was once loved and cared for by family and friends.
The Ones Who Loved
The victim was once loved and cherished by those close to them, but now they are gone, lost to the lycanthrope's hunger.
Suicide Is All That's In Your Head
As you contemplate the destruction you've caused, you wonder if you should end it all and take your own life.
You Pray For Forgiveness
Feeling guilty and consumed by remorse, you pray for forgiveness for the damage you've caused as a lycanthrope.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.