fronted by Mariya O… Read Full Bio ↴An experimental collective originally from Tel Aviv.
fronted by Mariya Ocher (aka Mary Ocher), currently based in Berlin.
The first line-up of the band (Tel-Aviv, Dec2006-dec2007; Ocher with Gil Cohen, Ran Nahmias and Karen Phenpimon-Zehavi) was influenced primarily by folk, early industrial and post-punk acts like The Birthday Party and Einstürzende Neubauten with a hint of avant garde/noise generated by a heater and other uncommon uses of objects as percussions.
The second line-up (Berlin, Sep 2008-Dec 2009; Ocher with Athena Nej (pronounced "Nay") and Pax Chimera) was an all-girl line-up, influenced mainly by 1950's pop, 60's Psychedelia and Garage, Cabaret and DIY aesthetics.
The third and most recent - Ocher with Alessia D'Artino (Bass) and Aaron (Big Daddy Mugglestone) Snyder (percussions and drums).
The Howl
Mary and The Baby Cheeses Lyrics
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Don't want to live it
Do without it
On my own
Can't fake it
I can't escape it
It keeps me running
All alone
Up all night
Keep on moving till the day I die
Aw yeah, all right
Howl, baby
Aw yeah, all right
Oh, howl at the moon in the dead of night
It's a prison cell
Living in this hell
I'm not staying
No, no, no
Got to be free
And do what I please
Stop your praying
I won't go
Wind is blowing
The moon is rising
Stare straight into the Devil's eyes
Aw yeah, all right
Howl, baby
Aw yeah, all right
Oh, oh, oh, woo
I will be right to you
Will you be right to me?
We're gonna stand together now
Under the moon in perfect harmony
And I love the way she walks
And I love the way she talks
And I love the way she moves
And I love the way she howls, for us
Aw yeah, all right
Howl, baby
Aw yeah, all right
Oh, howl at the moon in the dead of night
The lyrics of Mary and The Baby Cheeses' song "The Howl" convey a sense of defiance and a desire to break free from a constraining and oppressive situation. The singer has seen the negative effects of this situation and does not want to live it anymore. They are ready to do without it, on their own terms. However, they cannot fake or escape it completely, and the situation keeps them running all alone. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a constant state of motion, up all day and night, until the day they die.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the urge to howl, to release pent-up emotions and frustrations. The singer exhorts the listener to "howl at the moon in the dead of night," a metaphor for standing up against oppressive forces in life. The bridge of the song reiterates the singer's desire to be free and not stay in the prison cell that is their current situation. They want to stop being controlled by others and live life on their own terms.
Overall, "The Howl" is a powerful anthem about breaking free from oppressive situations, standing up for oneself, and embracing personal freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen it
I've experienced the pain and the darkness
Don't want to live it
I don't want to go back to that kind of feeling again
Do without it
I'll find my way without it and move forward
On my own
I'm going on this journey solo
Can't fake it
I can't pretend that everything's okay
I can't escape it
I can't run away from the past
It keeps me running
It's what drives me forward in life
All alone
I'm facing my fears by myself
Up all day
I'm always trying to stay busy and be productive
Up all night
I can't sleep at night because of the thoughts that haunt me
Keep on moving till the day I die
I'll never stop striving for a better life until I die
Aw yeah, all right
Showing excitement towards what's ahead
Howl, baby
Expressing oneself through a howl, letting it all out
Oh, howl at the moon in the dead of night
Embracing oneself by expressing oneself freely
It's a prison cell
Referring to a bad situation as a prison
Living in this hell
Feeling trapped in a dark place
I'm not staying
I'm determined to get out of this situation
No, no, no
Emphasizing the point by repeating it
Got to be free
Desiring to live life on one's own terms
And do what I please
Wanting to be in control of one's own life
Stop your praying
Not wanting to depend on someone else's help or mercy
I won't go
Not giving in to the pressure to conform
Wind is blowing
A shift is happening, a change is coming
The moon is rising
Things are looking up, a new day is dawning
Stare straight into the Devil's eyes
Facing one's fears head-on
I will be right to you
I'll be loyal and true to you
Will you be right to me?
Will you be loyal and true to me too?
We're gonna stand together now
We're going to support each other from now on
Under the moon in perfect harmony
Being at peace with oneself and others
And I love the way she walks
Admiring someone's confidence and individuality
And I love the way she talks
Appreciating someone's unique voice and communication style
And I love the way she moves
Valuing someone's grace and fluidity
And I love the way she howls, for us
Loving and accepting someone just the way they are
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