Lycanthropy
Six Feet Under (U.S.) Lyrics
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Infects my body
In the night hear the howling
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Bleeding, eternal horror
Dying in the darkness
Now one of us
Now one of us
When the moon is full
And the night comes down
Fear all unnatural sounds
Human beast, animal
Curse of the lycanthrope
Dying in the darkness
Now one of us
Bitten by the wolf
Now one of us
Carnivorous
Lust for human flesh
Legacy of blood
Another victim
Carnivorous
Lust for human flesh
Legacy of blood
Infected dead
The blood of the wolf
Infects my body
In the night hear the howling
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Bleeding, eternal horror
When the moon is full
And the night comes down
Fear all unnatural sounds
Human beast, animal
Curse of the lycanthrope
These lyrics are about the idea of lycanthropy, also known as werewolfism. The singer in the song has been bitten by a werewolf and has become one themselves. They describe the feeling of the wolf's blood infecting their body and the transformation that occurs at night. The howling and screaming described suggest a violent and painful process.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of becoming one of the "us," meaning the group of werewolves. The full moon is also mentioned as the time when the transformation occurs. The lyrics highlight the fear of unnatural sounds and the idea that the werewolf is a combination of human and animal, a curse that cannot be escaped from.
The verses describe the werewolf's carnal desire for human flesh, its insatiable hunger and the legacy of bloodshed that it carries. The last stanza repeats the opening one, bringing the song full circle and emphasizing the horror and eternal nature of the curse.
Overall, this song is a dark and violent portrayal of lycanthropy, using descriptive and gruesome language to convey the horror of the transformation and the consequences of becoming a werewolf.
Line by Line Meaning
The blood of the wolf
The werewolf transformation begins with the werewolf infecting the human with their blood.
Infects my body
The werewolf transformation alters the human's body at a cellular level to become a werewolf.
In the night hear the howling
Werewolves howl during the transformation when the moon is full.
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Werewolves are known to attack humans by biting and tearing flesh off the bone, inducing unbearable agony.
Bleeding, eternal horror
The victim becomes a werewolf and share the curse for the rest of their life.
Dying in the darkness
Becoming a werewolf is an irreversible process, and the person they once were dies.
Now one of us
The victim becomes a part of the werewolf pack and shares their identity and lifestyle.
Bitten by the wolf
The werewolf infection occurs from a bite from a werewolf.
When the moon is full
Werewolves transform only during a full moon, which adds to the dread and fear of the legend.
And the night comes down
The transformation usually happens at night, and the beginning of the werewolf hunt starts as the sun goes down.
Fear all unnatural sounds
Werewolves create eerie, unnatural sounds during their transformation, which reminds everyone of the terror that awaits.
Human beast, animal
The werewolf transformation consists of the human turning into a beastly animal, which is contrary to human nature.
Curse of the lycanthrope
Converting into a werewolf is known as the curse of lycanthropy since it ensures a lifetime of savage behavior.
Carnivorous
Werewolves have a powerful appetite for meat, and during their werewolf form, they usually prefer fresh meat.
Lust for human flesh
The werewolf instinct drives them to seek human flesh during their transformation, adding to the horror of being found by a werewolf.
Legacy of blood
The transformation of one werewolf to another is through the exchange of blood, which indicates a bloodline of werewolves from a time past.
Another victim
Werewolf activity claims more lives and causes more suffering, with another person becoming a werewolf after being attacked.
Infected dead
When a werewolf attacks someone who is already deceased, that person may rise from the grave as a werewolf zombie.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHRIS BARNES, ALLEN WEST
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@lordodium3872
The blood of the wolf infects my body
In the night hear the howling
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Bleeding, eternal horror
Dying in the darkness
Now one of us
Bitten by the wolf
Now one of us
When the moon is full
And the night comes down
Fear all unnatural sounds
Human beast, animal
Curse of the lycanthropy
Dying in the darkness
Now one of us
Bitten by the wolf
Now one of us
Carnivorous
Lust for human flesh
Legacy of blood
Another victim
Carnivorous
Lust for human flesh
Legacy of blood
Infected dead
The blood of the wolf infects my body
In the night hear the howling
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Bleeding, eternal horror
When the moon is full
And the night comes down
Fear all unnatural sounds
Human beast, animal
Curse of the lycanthropy
@lordodium3872
The blood of the wolf infects my body
In the night hear the howling
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Bleeding, eternal horror
Dying in the darkness
Now one of us
Bitten by the wolf
Now one of us
When the moon is full
And the night comes down
Fear all unnatural sounds
Human beast, animal
Curse of the lycanthropy
Dying in the darkness
Now one of us
Bitten by the wolf
Now one of us
Carnivorous
Lust for human flesh
Legacy of blood
Another victim
Carnivorous
Lust for human flesh
Legacy of blood
Infected dead
The blood of the wolf infects my body
In the night hear the howling
Screaming, flesh chewed to the bone
Bleeding, eternal horror
When the moon is full
And the night comes down
Fear all unnatural sounds
Human beast, animal
Curse of the lycanthropy
@madvulture5358
Lyrics never was the better part of this band thought
@Mattwarszawa
@@madvulture5358 i see no problem in the lyrics
@madvulture5358
@@Mattwarszawa there’s no problem
@VladimirKulik86
спасибо за мощнейшую лирику ! УХ , Бомба !!!
@Dev_Entity
thanks for making the work to send the text.was interesting to read.have a nice day.
@tommanserable
Bolt Thrower vibe. Love it.
@spiggly_digg
Now that I think about it, that makes a lot of sense. Dunno why I didn't realize that
@kainstockton8120
Yes !! Love The Sound , Who's with me ? .
@voutrinho009
good fucking artillery when Perturabo unleash Stor-Bezashk. Forrix and Toramino leading the way,and crazy ass Kroeger doing the Lords job....slaughterhouse of epic proportion