Howlin' At The Moon
Sam Bush Lyrics


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Take a little time for sunshine, take a whole lotta time for love
Take time to praise and thank heaven up above
Take your life as it may come, cuz boy it'll be gone soon
Take a little time for howlin' at the moon

Somebody said, keep your eyes open, gotta keep your feet on solid ground
Gotta take time to take a real good look at everything you've found
Take your life as it may come, cuz boy it'll be gone soon
Take a little time for howlin' at the moon

Take a little time for sunshine, take a whole lotta time for love
Take time to praise and thank heaven up above
You gotta make music, raise your voice with joy every day
You got a lot to live for, you got a lot of time to stay

And so I try to keep my eyes open, try to live my life from day to day
But it seems that life's unhappiness has lead me astray
'Til I saw a friend go down hard, and made me sing a different tune
Take a little time for howlin' at the moon

Take a little time for sunshine, take a whole lotta time for love
Take time to praise and thank heaven up above
Take your life as it may come, cuz boy it'll be gone soon
Take a little time for howlin' at the moon

Take a little time for sunshine, take a whole lotta time for love
Take time to praise and thank heaven up above
You gotta make music, raise your voice - it'll be gone soon
Take a little time for howlin' at the moon

Take a little time for sunshine, take a whole lotta time for love
Take time to praise and thank heaven up above




Take your life as it may come, cuz boy it'll be gone soon
Take a little time for howlin' at the moon

Overall Meaning

The song "Howlin' At the Moon" by Sam Bush encourages listeners to take the time to appreciate life's simpler pleasures and to not take themselves too seriously. The main message is to seize the moment, make the most of what one has and enjoy the simple things in life. The lyrics suggest that we should stop worrying about the future or past and just enjoy the present moment. The phrase "howlin' at the moon" is used to describe that feeling of being so alive and free that you want to scream.


The song is also a reminder to not let life's troubles bring you down too much. The line "But it seems that life's unhappiness has lead me astray" captures this idea. The lyrics suggest that sometimes life can be hard, but it's important to stay positive and take joy in the simple things. The song also emphasizes the importance of music and how it can lift the spirits and bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a little time for sunshine, take a whole lotta time for love
It's important to take a break and appreciate the good things in life, like the warmth of the sun and the love of those around you.


Take time to praise and thank heaven up above
Make sure to express gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in your life, whether it be to a higher power or the universe.


Take your life as it may come, cuz boy it'll be gone soon
Life is fleeting and unpredictable, so it's important to embrace it and live it to the fullest while you can.


Take a little time for howlin' at the moon
Don't be afraid to let loose and have a little fun. Sometimes it's good to be a little wild and free, like a wolf howling at the moon.


Somebody said, keep your eyes open, gotta keep your feet on solid ground
Stay grounded and aware, paying attention to the world around you to avoid losing yourself or getting lost.


Gotta take time to take a real good look at everything you've found
Take the time to appreciate and reflect on what you have, as it can be easy to take things for granted otherwise.


You gotta make music, raise your voice with joy every day
Find your passion and let it be an outlet for expressing joy and positivity every day.


You got a lot to live for, you got a lot of time to stay
Life is full of possibilities, and you have the time and opportunity to explore them and make the most of what's ahead.


And so I try to keep my eyes open, try to live my life from day to day
The singer is trying to stay grounded and present in his life, taking each day as it comes.


But it seems that life's unhappiness has lead me astray
Despite his efforts, the singer has been thrown off course by the difficulties and disappointments in life.


'Til I saw a friend go down hard, and made me sing a different tune
A friend's misfortune has brought the singer back to his joyful nature, reminding him of the importance of taking time for happiness and fun.




Writer(s): Jim Ratts, John Mceuen

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