Even the brightest, most upbeat Luna Shadows song carries a hint of romantic melancholy. She describes her artistic ambitions as a lifelong dare that, “sounded pretty fun” and brought order to the emotional chaos of everyday life. The end product, made in garages and bedrooms under the palm trees of Echo Park, sounds a bit like Ellie Goulding took Lana del Rey to the beach.
Cry Wolf
Luna Shadows Lyrics
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with the lights out?
bulletproof question marks
i'm onto you, i'm onto ...
your tell tale heart baby
beating like a drum
pounding out your chest now
tear the floorboards baby
do it just for fun
because you buried it once
now you're digging it up
and going down with the sun
who's gonna believe you?
one of these nights somebody's gonna leave you
no one's gonna save you come the full moon
who's coming to the rescue?
what if tonight it's running, gonna get you?
no one's gonna save you when you cry wolf
there's a knock at your door
with the lights out
turn the lock, hit the floor
it's onto you, it's onto ...
your tell tale heart baby
beating like a drum
pounding out your chest now
repeating on the one
tear the floorboards baby
do it just for fun
because you buried it once
now you're digging it up
and going down with the sun
who's gonna believe you?
one of these nights somebody's gonna leave you
no one's gonna save you come the full moon
who's coming to the rescue?
what if tonight it's running, gonna get you?
no one's gonna save you when you cry wolf
(woooooolf, wooooooolf)
tear the floorboards baby,
do it just for fun
cause you buried it once, now you're digging it up
digging it up
who's gonna believe you?
one of these nights somebody's gonna leave you
no one's gonna save you come the full moon
who's coming to the rescue?
what if tonight it's running, gonna get you?
no one's gonna save you when you cry wolf
(woooooolf, wooooolf)
no one's gonna save you
no one's gonna save you
no one's gonna save you
LUNA SHADOWS ● BRAD HALE (SOMBEAR)● THOMAS POWERS
The lyrics of Luna Shadows's "Luna Shadows" depict a sense of suspicion and apprehension towards an unknown individual. The lyrics address a "bulletproof" individual who seems to be hiding something, and the singer of the song is on to them. The lyrics are filled with metaphors, such as the "tell tale heart" beating like a drum and "tearing the floorboards" just for fun, which suggests that the individual in question is not to be trusted, and the singer is determined to find out what they're hiding. The chorus emphasizes the theme of betrayal and abandonment, with the lyrics "one of these nights somebody's gonna leave you," and "no one's gonna save you when you cry wolf."
Overall, the lyrics of "Luna Shadows" convey a sense of distrust and vulnerability, with the singer struggling to come to terms with the possibility that the person they thought they knew well might not be who they seem.
Line by Line Meaning
who are you in the dark
with the lights out?
Asking who is present in the darkness when the lights are off
bulletproof question marks
i'm onto you, i'm onto ...
There are unanswered questions about the person's hidden identity, and the singer is close to discovering it
your tell tale heart baby
beating like a drum
pounding out your chest now
repeating on the one
The person's heart rate increases when they feel guilty, and the beat is steady and rhythmic
tear the floorboards baby
do it just for fun
because you buried it once
now you're digging it up
and going down with the sun
Deliberately revealing a hidden secret, as if to show how easy it is to uncover the truth and suffer the consequences
who's gonna believe you?
one of these nights somebody's gonna leave you
no one's gonna save you come the full moon
Nobody will trust the person once they realize the truth and they will have to face the consequences alone
who's coming to the rescue?
what if tonight it's running, gonna get you?
no one's gonna save you when you cry wolf
There's no help coming even if the person realizes they're in danger, as they've lied too many times in the past and lost credibility
there's a knock at your door
with the lights out
turn the lock, hit the floor
it's onto you, it's onto ...
Some confrontation is about to happen, and the person feels vulnerable, trapped and cornered
tear the floorboards baby
do it just for fun
cause you buried it once, now you're digging it up
digging it up
The person is intentionally revealing a secret, despite the risk, out of a perverse desire for thrill and satisfaction
no one's gonna save you
no one's gonna save you
no one's gonna save you
The person is completely alone, and cannot count on anyone to help them, even if they wanted to repent and apologize
Contributed by Molly Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrCrowe1984
Spotify just recommended me this song and I'm in love with it. Good boy Spotify.
@LunaShadows
aw nice! thanks spotify!
@DuskY1991
I think that's how I found this as well. Nice!
@Annie-ch1wo
You're the most underrated artist ever HOW DO MORE PEOPLE NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU??? YOU'RE SO AMAZING
@mochamocha4585
I know this comment is old, but I was thinking the exact same thing!
@XIVI_SRN
@@mochamocha4585 I know these comments are old,but I agree with you
@mochamocha4585
@@XIVI_SRN omfg that was so long ago
@FenLupimo
@@mochamocha4585 I have to agree with both of you
@damiaodexiaobangshou
@@FenLupimo Same 😂
@baymaxschip3906
When songs like these show up and no one knows about them I'm sad but secretly relieved?? Like it's my secret with the people that listen to her as well, but it is now my mission to spread the word