Werewolf Heart
Dead Man's Bones Lyrics
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I smile at the moon, death is on my face
And if you wait too long
Then you'll never see the dawn again
My skull is full of sunken ships
My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
We're flesh and bone when we're all alone
There's gold in my heart
But the winds took my sails through the dark
And if you wait too long
then you'll never see the dawn again
He filled my heart, I did my best
But without the sun, I'm only shadows in a dress
'Cause if the full moon comes, our love is done
So forever, towards dawn, we run
The song "Werewolf Heart" by Dead Man's Bones, is an eerie and haunting ballad that speaks of a love affair between a human and a werewolf. The lyrics describe the singer's love for a werewolf, who could transform from human to beast at any moment. The opening lines, "You'd look nice in a grave, I smile at the moon, death is on my face," set the ominous tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to be infatuated with the idea of death and the supernatural.
The second stanza speaks to the fragility of the human body compared to the supernatural. The singer's skull is full of sunken ships, and his heart a prisoner to his ribs. The last two lines, "But together, forever, we'll live," insinuate that the two lovers will defy death and be together no matter what.
The final stanza confirms the lovers' unbreakable bond. The singer speaks of the "gold" in his heart and the "winds" that took his sails through the dark. The two lovers are likened to ships, diving into the endless abyss together. They run towards the dawn, hoping to outrun the full moon that would mark the end of their love affair.
Overall, "Werewolf Heart" is a haunting love story that borders on the supernatural. The song's theme of death and love enduring despite all odds is a compelling notion that speaks to the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd look nice in a grave
I have a liking for death and the afterlife.
I smile at the moon, death is on my face
My fascination for death is reflected on my face, as I gaze upon the moon.
And if you wait too long
Then you'll never see the dawn again
If you continue to wait and hesitate, you may miss out on opportunities that await at sunrise.
My skull is full of sunken ships
My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
My thoughts are weighed down with despair and my emotions are trapped within my body.
We're flesh and bone when we're all alone
But together, forever, we'll live
When we are alone, we are merely a physical body without purpose, but together, we create a meaningful existence that lasts a lifetime.
There's gold in my heart
But the winds took my sails through the dark
And if you wait too long
then you'll never see the dawn again
Even though I have potential and a heart filled with treasure, obstacles and setbacks have kept me from reaching my full potential, and if I continue to hesitate, I may miss out on opportunities.
He filled my heart, I did my best
But without the sun, I'm only shadows in a dress
'Cause if the full moon comes, our love is done
So forever, towards dawn, we run
I gave my heart to someone, but without their love, I am incomplete and insignificant. Our love is at the mercy of the lunar cycle, and we must always be moving towards the daylight to keep it alive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIM ANDERSON, RYAN GOSLING, ZACH SHIELDS
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@SapphireLily13
You'd look nice in a grave
I smile at the moon, death is on my face
And if you wait too long
Then you'll never see the dawn again
My skull is full of sunken ships
My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
We're flesh and bone when we're all alone
But together, forever, we'll live
There's gold in my heart
But the winds took my sails through the dark
And if you wait too long
then you'll never see the dawn again
He filled my heart, I did my best
But without the sun, I'm only shadows in a dress
'Cause if the full moon comes, our love is done
So forever, towards dawn, we run
@labrinikomporozou5366
You'd look nice in a grave
I smile at the moon, death is on my face
And if you wait too long
Then you'll never see the dawn again
My skull is full of sunken ships
My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
We're flesh and bone when we're all alone
But together, forever, we'll live
There's gold in my heart
But the winds took my sails through the dark
And if you wait too long
then you'll…
@SapphireLily13
You'd look nice in a grave
I smile at the moon, death is on my face
And if you wait too long
Then you'll never see the dawn again
My skull is full of sunken ships
My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
We're flesh and bone when we're all alone
But together, forever, we'll live
There's gold in my heart
But the winds took my sails through the dark
And if you wait too long
then you'll never see the dawn again
He filled my heart, I did my best
But without the sun, I'm only shadows in a dress
'Cause if the full moon comes, our love is done
So forever, towards dawn, we run
@PoetryAddict8
This reminds me of my dark but curious childhood obsession with cemeteries and halloween. I hear this and all I was to do is put on a black tattered dress and mess up my hair, and dance under the moon, pretending to be small.
@idontsayblehblehbleh2000
Well u r small compared to the moon
@TheAbominableDrFaustus
Rad.
@Johnykluk
I still have this obssesion and I'm considered a grown man in most cultures 😂
@beatles94813
their music is the most beautiful and unique ive ever heard
@waiting2die44
this makes me feel like i'm asleep :o i'm so glad this isn't a dream, this song is far too awesome.
@labrinikomporozou5366
You'd look nice in a grave
I smile at the moon, death is on my face
And if you wait too long
Then you'll never see the dawn again
My skull is full of sunken ships
My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
We're flesh and bone when we're all alone
But together, forever, we'll live
There's gold in my heart
But the winds took my sails through the dark
And if you wait too long
then you'll…
@myspareaccount8113
They really did just drop this album and dip
@ismettekerek70
Dead Man's Bones reminds me of my missing elder brother...