Bad Moon Rising
Rasputina Lyrics
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I see trouble on the way
I see earthquakes and lightnin'
I see bad times today
Don't go around tonight
It's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise
I hear hurricanes ablowing
I know the end is coming soon
I fear rivers over flowing
I hear the voice of rage and ruin
Don't go around tonight
It's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise
Hope you got your things together
Hope you are quite prepared to die
Looks like we're in for nasty weather
One eye is taken for an eye
Don't go around tonight
It's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise
Don't go around tonight
It's bound to take your life
There's a bad moon on the rise
Rasputina's cover of the song "Bad Moon Rising" originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a haunting rendition that captures the ominous tone of the lyrics. The song talks about the impending doom that is coming with the rise of a bad moon. The first verse sets the tone with the singer seeing the trouble ahead. The use of earthquakes and lightning is a metaphor for chaos and destruction that are about to take place in the world. The second verse talks about the hurricanes blowing and the rivers overflowing, these are environmental disasters that can cause destruction to life and property. The voice of rage and ruin can represent the corrupt voices that are driving society to the brink of destruction.
The chorus is a warning to people to stay indoors as going out could lead to death. The singer is warning people to be prepared for the worst as they are facing a tough and dangerous situation. The final verse talks about the retaliation that is coming. Eye for an eye, this is a warning that people will face the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song is a warning against not just physical destruction but also the social and political destruction that is seen in society. It is a warning to people to be prepared and to fight against the negative forces that are threatening to bring destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the bad moon arising
I sense that something ominous is coming our way.
I see trouble on the way
I foresee that we'll have to face a significant problem.
I see earthquakes and lightnin'
I observe that nature is turning violent and unpredictable.
I see bad times today
I anticipate difficult and challenging circumstances in the present.
Don't go around tonight
I advise you not to leave your home or wander outside at night.
It's bound to take your life
It's highly likely that you'll face danger or death.
There's a bad moon on the rise
There's an undeniable feeling of doom and gloom in the air.
I hear hurricanes ablowing
I listen to the sound of strong winds that threaten to destroy everything in their path.
I know the end is coming soon
I'm sure that this is the beginning of the end of something we hold dear.
I fear rivers over flowing
I dread that the rivers are going to burst their banks and flood the entire area.
I hear the voice of rage and ruin
I'm disturbed by the sound of people who are angry and want to destroy everything in their path.
Hope you got your things together
I hope that you've made all necessary preparations for a catastrophic event.
Hope you are quite prepared to die
I hope that you've come to terms with the possibility of your own mortality.
Looks like we're in for nasty weather
It appears that we're going to experience a prolonged period of harsh conditions.
One eye is taken for an eye
The notion of revenge and retaliation is becoming more prevalent in society.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John C. Fogerty
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