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Werewolf
Tip the Van Lyrics
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And I can't put up much of a fight
It's coming over me with such intensity
That I can hardly believe what's happening to me
It's pumping through my veins
What a delicious pain
It overtakes my brain
I'll never be the same
My eyes seem to reflect the light
I almost taste the sweetness of that first bite
I left this human cage
My life has turned a page
And I exact my rage
My praise on center stage
This metamorphosis
What a simple bliss
The blood is like a kiss
What compares to this?
The moon is high in the sky tonight
And I can't put up much of a fight
It's coming over me with such intensity
That I can hardly believe what's happening to me
It's pumping through my veins
What a delicious pain
It overtakes my brain
I'll never be the same
My eyes seem to reflect the light
I almost taste the sweetness of that first bite
I left this human cage
My life has turned a page
And I exact my rage
My praise on center stage
This metamorphosis
What a simple bliss
The blood is like a kiss
What compares to this?
The lyrics of "Werewolf" by Tip the Van convey through metaphor the idea of a transformation, a metamorphosis, from human to beast. The moon in the sky represents the trigger that brings out the intense urge to change, and the singer of the song surrenders to it, abandoning their human cage and embracing the power of the wolf. The language used to describe this transformation is sensual and almost addictive: the blood is like a kiss, and the pain of the transformation is described as delicious. The lyrics also suggest a sense of empowerment and liberation that comes with this change, as the singer claims center stage and exacts their rage in a newfound sense of control.
Overall, the song captures the idea of the beast or the monster as a powerful and alluring force, seducing those who come into contact with it into becoming something new and different. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they can be seen as a commentary on the liberating aspects of embracing one's darkness, or a metaphor for addiction and surrendering to a destructive force.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is high in the sky tonight
The night is dark and the moon is bright.
And I can't put up much of a fight
I'm in a vulnerable state and unable to resist.
It's coming over me with such intensity
The feeling is overpowering and consuming me completely.
That I can hardly believe what's happening to me
The experience is so surreal that I can hardly believe it's real.
It's pumping through my veins
I can feel the sensation coursing through my blood.
What a delicious pain
The feeling is both painful and pleasurable, like a bittersweet indulgence.
It overtakes my brain
The sensation is so strong that it takes over my mind and thoughts.
I'll never be the same
This experience will have a lasting impact on me and change me forever.
My eyes seem to reflect the light
My eyes have changed and now reflect the supernatural nature of the experience.
I almost taste the sweetness of that first bite
I can almost taste the sweetness of the blood, like an addict craving their next fix.
I left this human cage
I have left my mortal body behind and transformed into something else entirely.
My life has turned a page
My life has taken a drastic turn and I can never go back to the way things were.
And I exact my rage
I will use my newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged me.
My praise on center stage
I revel in my new form and show it off like a performer on stage.
This metamorphosis
This transformation is a metamorphosis, a change from one form to another.
What a simple bliss
The joy of this new existence is simple and pure, like a child's delight in a new toy.
The blood is like a kiss
The taste of blood is intoxicating and almost like a passionate kiss.
What compares to this?
What else can match the thrill and ecstasy of this supernatural experience?
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.