Howl
John Guilt Lyrics

Flowers ain't no good to a dead man
Once someone is dead, material items such as flowers hold no value or meaning to them.

In my dreams it's kill or be killed
The singer's subconscious is full of violence and brutality, where they must fight to survive.

And I see the beast in me
The singer recognizes the animalistic and savage nature within themselves.

I howl, howl at the moon
The artist is howling at the natural forces beyond their control.

I howl at the blood that I shed
The artist is howling at the actions they've done that caused blood to be spilled.

I howl at the walls closing in
The singer is howling in despair as they feel trapped and confined by their surroundings.

I howl, howl at the dead
The singer is howling in a mournful and haunting way at the people they have killed or who have died around them.

I struggle
The artist is fighting against the forces that are closing in on them.

I strangle
The artist is using physical violence against someone or something.

I bludgeon
The artist is using brute force to injure or kill someone or something.

I mangle
The singer is violently mutilating their target.

They close in
The enemy or danger is getting closer to the artist.

They track me down
The singer is being hunted and pursued by someone or something.

They trap me
The singer is being cornered or caught by their enemies or environment.

They haunt me
The singer is haunted by their past actions or memories.

Cover the mirrors and tear all the clothes
The artist is attempting to hide their physical appearance and shame from themselves and the world.

Cast off the last of the sins
The artist is trying to rid themselves of their past wrongdoings and be forgiven.

In memory of the beast in me
The singer is remembering their violent and savage nature, which they are trying to overcome and move beyond.