Howl
Red Sky Mary Lyrics

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I've seen it
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 day
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Howl" by Red Sky Mary speak of a desire for freedom and a rejection of confinement in a metaphor comparing life to a prison cell. The singer of the song has seen the limits of a confined life and refuses to live it any longer, even if it means being alone. The repetition of "up all day, up all night" and "keep on moving till the day I die" emphasizes the need to keep moving forward, even if it is a difficult journey. The chorus then takes on a more celebratory tone, with the repeated phrase "Aw yeah, all right," before urging the listener to unleash their inner wolf and "howl at the moon in the dead of night."

In the second verse, the singer further rejects the notion of staying in a confined and restrictive life. They want to be free to do as they please and refuse to stay tied down by pleading from others. The line "stare straight into the Devil's eyes" implies that the journey towards freedom will not be easy and may involve facing difficult challenges head-on. However, the singer remains steadfast in their mission and calls for unity under the moon's light.

The mention of loving the way "she" walks, talks, moves, and howls may refer to a romantic partner, but it could also be interpreted as a universal love for the wild and untamed nature symbolized by the moon and the wolf. Overall, the song encourages the listener to break free from confinement and embrace their wild and untamed side.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve seen it
I have experienced the destructive force of something

Don’t want to live it
I do not want to continue experiencing this negativity

Do without it
I am willing to give up or sacrifice anything to avoid it

On my own
I am determined to handle this situation independently

Can’t fake it
I cannot pretend that I am okay or that this situation is not affecting me

I can’t escape it
I cannot get away from this problem or situation

It keeps me running
This problem or situation is a constant source of stress and makes me feel like I am continuously on the move

All alone
I am facing this problem or situation by myself and feel isolated

Up all day
I am always busy and working to solve the problem or escape the situation

Up all night
I cannot sleep due to this problem or situation keeping me up thinking and worrying

Keep on moving till the day I die
I will keep working to solve or avoid this situation until the very end of my life

It’s a prison cell
This situation or problem is a metaphorical prison that I feel trapped in

Living in this hell
My life has become a living nightmare due to this issue or challenge

I’m not staying
I refuse to continue living this way or being trapped in this situation

Got to be free
I need to break free from this situation and regain my freedom

Stop your praying
I do not want prayers or pity, I want action and a way out

I won’t go
I will not give up or settle for a life of misery, I will fight to break free

Wind is blowing
The wind serves as a metaphor for change and freedom coming my way

The moon is rising
The moon symbolizes hope or a guiding light towards a better future

Stare straight into the Devil’s eyes
I am not afraid to confront the source of my problems and fight back

I will be right to you
I will be honest and trustworthy towards you

Will you be right to me?
Can you reciprocate and be honest and trustworthy towards me?

We’re gonna stand together now
Together we can face and overcome any challenge or problem

Under the moon in perfect harmony
We will find peace and unity under a shared vision and goal

And I love the way she walks
I admire and appreciate the confident and assertive way this person moves through life

And I love the way she talks
I am enamored with the eloquence and passion this person possesses

And I love the way she moves
I am captivated by the grace and fluidity of this person's movements

And I love the way she howls, for us
I love how this person's fierce and primal howls symbolize their passion and commitment to our shared goals and vision

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