Werewolf
Man Man Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Man Man's song Werewolf seem to paint a picture of a person who embodies death and darkness. The opening line, "You'd look nice in a grave," sets a grim tone for the remaining verses. The singer then speaks of smiling at the moon, which indicates they may be a werewolf, adding to the eerie and melancholic tone of the song. The lyrics suggest that the singer is a creature of death, as they claim that death is on their face. The next few lines may suggest that the singer is burdened by a lot of emotional baggage, with their skull being full of sunken ships and their heart a prisoner to their ribs.


The singer then emphasizes the contrast between being alone and being together with others. When alone, they are simply "flesh and bone," but together they will "live forever." The next verse speaks of the singer having "gold in their heart," but their journey through life has been full of difficulties, with the winds taking their sails through the dark. This could be interpreted as the singer's internal struggles with their identity or emotions.


The final verse of the song speaks of the singer being in love, but their love affair is limited by the full moon that will end it all. Therefore, they run forever towards dawn to keep their love alive. The song's haunting melody and foreboding lyrics effectively convey a sense of hopelessness and desperation.


Line by Line Meaning

You'd look nice in a grave
I think death would suit you well.


I smile at the moon, death is on my face
I adore the moon, but I also accept death.


And if you wait too long Then you'll never see the dawn again
Don't hesitate, otherwise you might lose the chance to see a new day.


My skull is full of sunken ships My heart's a prisoner to my ribs
My mind is burdened with past failures, and my heart is heavy with emotions that keep me captive.


We're flesh and bone when we're all alone But together, forever, we'll live
Individually, we are vulnerable and mortal, but as a united couple, we can overcome anything and forever thrive.


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
I have valuable emotions, but my progress is halted by a lack of motivation, so don't let opportunities pass you by.


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 loved him deeply, but his absence made me feel incomplete and insignificant. The full moon symbolizes a problematic, unstable time, so we must always strive towards a brighter future together.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIM ANDERSON, RYAN GOSLING, ZACH SHIELDS

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