The band began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, mind, and soul: the people, the music, the memories. The reflection represented by blend of earnest folk rock and a communal spirit pouring a collective heart into something bigger than itself.
Howl
Family and Friends Lyrics
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Through window pane, take refuge in the night
Wayward wanderers make way for the water
The farmer's elder, the reverend's daughter
Forbidden love, lost in fields of maize
Shackled hearts unbound from their cages
And you're the stuff that dreams are made of
Milky skin, limbs intertwined,
The burdened moon set fire to his eyes
Holy howling, dowry betrayed
The beast became, pressed flesh to the fang
And the virgincried for thirst for pain
The sun's sliver on horizon's misty morn
The town bearing burning shotguns and pitchforks
The maiden threw her body to his corpse
To protect him from the ever approaching Growing ever louder
Drown him in the river's water
Drown him in the river's water
Drown him in the river's water
There's hell to raise in flames made hotter
Scorn, Scorn, you wrestled with the devil
Drew the demon by the horns
If she's the petal, he's the thorn,
It's time to settle the score
Father, My maker, Creator, Destroyer
The lyrics of "Howl" by Family and Friends tell a haunting tale of forbidden love and its tragic consequences. The opening lines, "Dawn to dusk, beware the shadows plight, Through window pane, take refuge in the night" set the eerie tone for the rest of the song. The singer warns of the dangers of the shadows, indicating that something ominous is about to happen. As the lyrics progress, it becomes clear that the young lovers are facing opposition from their community, represented by the farmer's elder and the reverend's daughter. The descriptions of the lovers, "Milky skin, limbs intertwined" and "starry-eyed and tongue-tied pixie dust" suggest tender passion and innocence.
But the love between the two is not allowed, and their union is described as a betrayal of dowry. The lyrics take a darker turn with the depiction of the beast and the fang, suggesting that the lovers' relationship is seen as monstrous and dangerous by their community. The violence of the town's response, "burning shotguns and pitchforks," is starkly contrasted with the maiden's final act of throwing herself upon her lover's corpse. The final refrain, "Drown him in the river's water, There's hell to raise in flames made hotter," leaves us with a sense of overwhelming tragedy and loss.
Overall, the song presents a narrative that is both surreal and deeply emotional. The imagery is vivid, and the lyrics hint at a larger metaphorical meaning beyond the literal events described. It's a song that will stay with the listener long after it ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Dawn to dusk, beware the shadows plight,
Be cautious from day to night, as the dangers of darkness loom
Through window pane, take refuge in the night
Find safety behind glass walls as the night approaches
Wayward wanderers make way for the water
Those who stray from the path must clear the way for those who seek the cleansing power of water
The farmer's elder, the reverend's daughter
People from all walks of life come together
Forbidden love, lost in fields of maize
Love that is against societal norms, hidden among the tall corn stalks
Shackled hearts unbound from their cages
Hearts that were trapped and restricted are now free to love
Starry eyed, and tongue tied pixie dust,
Feeling dizzy and enchanted like a fairy tale
And you're the stuff that dreams are made of
You are the ideal person who is perfect for me
Milky skin, limbs intertwined,
Our skin is pale and our limbs are connected
The burdened moon set fire to his eyes
The weight of the moon created an intense passion in his eyes
Holy howling, dowry betrayed
Crying out in agony, due to being betrayed by his dowry
The beast became, pressed flesh to the fang
He transformed into a beast and bit into her flesh
And the virgincried for thirst for pain
The virgin begged for pain and cried for more
The sun's sliver on horizon's misty morn
As the sun rises, its light shines on the misty horizon
The town bearing burning shotguns and pitchforks
The entire town marches with weapons to confront the lovers
The maiden threw her body to his corpse
The woman gave herself completely to her lover who was already dead
To protect him from the ever approaching Growing ever louder
She tries to protect him from the enemies who are coming closer and shouting louder
Drown him in the river's water
The town wants to kill him by drowning him in the river
There's hell to raise in flames made hotter
The situation is very intense and anger levels are high
Scorn, Scorn, you wrestled with the devil
You fought a difficult battle against someone or something evil
Drew the demon by the horns
You faced your fears and challenges head-on
If she's the petal, he's the thorn,
She is beautiful and soft while he is sharp and dangerous
It's time to settle the score
It’s time to finally deal with the conflict or differences
Father, My maker, Creator, Destroyer
God, who created everything, also has the power to destroy it
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AliceChengakaTheGreatCyanide
This song is so underrated!!
@muhammadhisyamrivai1266
LOVE YOUR SONGG MANN, this song accompanied me throughout my hardest times
@Jasmine-gk4re
This song is haunting! Wow! ❤️