Bad Moon Rising
Rancid Lyrics


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I see a bad moon rising
I see troubles on the way
I see earthquakes and lightning
I see bad times today

Don't go round tonight
Well, it's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise

I hear hurricanes a-blowin'
I know the end it's coming soon
I fear rivers overflowing
I hear the voice of rage and ruin

Don't go round tonight
Well, it's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise

Hope you got your things together
Hope you're quite prepared to die
Looks like we're in for nasty weather
One eye is taken for an eye

Don't go round tonight
Well, it's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise

Don't go round tonight




Well, it's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise

Overall Meaning

"Bad Moon Rising" by Rancid is a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's song of the same name. The lyrics describe a sense of impending doom and disaster looming on the horizon, foretold by the bad moon rising. The singer sees earthquakes and lightning, hears hurricanes blowing, and fears rivers overflowing. He warns listeners not to go out tonight, as it's bound to take your life. The song creates an eerie atmosphere of foreboding and caution.


The song's lyrics can be interpreted to represent any number of real-life fears - environmental disasters, political unrest, or personal turmoil. The repeated warning not to go out tonight can be understood as a call to stay vigilant and prepared for whatever trials may come. The lyrics offer a sense of urgency and a call to action, urging listeners to take charge of their own fate in the face of an uncertain and threatening future.


Line by Line Meaning

I see a bad moon rising
I can foresee some ominous events that are about to take place


I see troubles on the way
Troubling times are impending


I see earthquakes and lightning
I sense natural calamities that will cause destruction


I see bad times today
Present times are challenging and difficult to manage


Don't go round tonight
It's not safe to step out


Well, it's bound to take your life
The danger is life-threatening


There's a bad moon on the rise
The situation is grim and alarming


I hear hurricanes a-blowin'
I can hear winds getting stronger and more turbulent


I know the end it's coming soon
I'm aware that the end is near


I fear rivers overflowing
I'm scared of floods causing havoc


I hear the voice of rage and ruin
I can sense anger and destruction brewing in the environment


Hope you got your things together
It's better to be prepared for the worst


Hope you're quite prepared to die
Mental and physical preparations for death are necessary


Looks like we're in for nasty weather
The future is bleak and unfavorable


One eye is taken for an eye
Retaliation will be the response to aggression




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Comments from YouTube:

@RandomlyDrumming

This is not Rancid, this is Lagwagon (it's from their first album "DUH").

@pongsitchingy

Yup, this is Lagwagon

@stonedzombie.996

lagwagon.... not rancid.

@Fatvrkid

Man the rancid singer would be a great singer for lagwagon

@riric666

Favoris !!

@DavidWildmouth

This NEEDS to be in a trailer for a horror film, especially a werewolf one!!

@junkattackjunk

rancid did do a cover of this song, but this isnt it

@69AIRvin

THERE'S A BATHROOM ON THE RIIIIGGHT!!!!! (now you can't un-hear it)

@stonedzombie.6414

GnastyGnar thanks..... now i cant get it out of my head.. 😃

@nouseforaname5583

Lagwagon bro..not rancid!!

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