Wolf Moon
Type O Negative Lyrics
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She'll be bleeding again
And in lupine ways
We'll alleviate the pain
Unholy water
Sanguine addiction
Those silver bullets
It is her moon time
When there's iron in the air
A rusted essence
Woman may I know you're there
Unholy water
Sanguine addiction
Those silver bullets
A last blood benediction
Hey wolf moon
Come cast your spell on me
Hey wolf moon
Come cast your spell on me
Don't spill a drop dear
Let me kiss the curse away
Yourself in my mouth
Will you leave me with your taste?
Hey wolf moon
Come cast your spell on me
Hey wolf moon
Come cast your spell on me
Beware
The woods at night
Beware
The Lunar light
So in this gray haze
We'll be meeting again
And on that great day
I will tease you all the same
Unholy water
Sanguine addiction
Those silver bullets
A last blood benediction
Hey wolf moon
Come cast your spell on me
Hey wolf moon
Come cast your spell on me
Beware
The woods at night
Beware
The Lunar light
The lyrics of "Wolf Moon" by Type O Negative are about the werewolf mythos and the connection between menstruation, the cycle of the moon, and werewolves. The song opens with the reference to the 28th day, symbolizing the menstrual cycle of a woman. The singer implies that during this time, women may experience physical and emotional pain, which he metaphorically refers to as "lupine ways." The werewolf imagery is further reinforced in the second verse with the mention of "unholy water" and "silver bullets," which are typically depicted in werewolf folklore to weaken the beast.
The singer acknowledges the mystical powers of the full moon, which is said to amplify supernatural abilities, including werewolf transformation. The line "a rusted essence, woman may I know you're there" is a reference to the metallic odor of menstrual blood, and how it signifies the presence of a woman who is undergoing her cycle. The singer invites the werewolf to cast its spell on him, and he compares the taste of the menstrual blood in his mouth to being left with the werewolf's taste.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, calling on the werewolf or the wolf moon to cast its magical, almost seductive powers on the singer. However, the last line of the song warns the listener to beware of the woods at night and the lunar light, suggesting that the consequences of engaging with the full moon and the werewolf may be dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
The 28th day
It is the day of the month that the singer is referring to.
She'll be bleeding again
The woman referred to in the song is having her menstrual cycle.
And in lupine ways
In a way that is similar to a wolf's behavior.
We'll alleviate the pain
The singer and the woman will engage in sexual activity to help relieve the pain of her menstrual cycle.
Unholy water
Sinful water.
Sanguine addiction
An addiction to blood.
Those silver bullets
The bullets commonly used to kill werewolves, which are a symbol for the woman's sexual power.
A last blood benediction
The bullets are being used as a metaphor for sex and how it can provide the woman with a sense of release.
It is her moon time
The woman is menstruating.
When there's iron in the air
Iron is associated with the color of blood, which is connected to the woman's menstrual cycle.
A rusted essence
The woman's menstruation is symbolized by rust, as it is associated with the color of dried blood.
Woman may I know you're there
The singer is asking the woman if he can be with her during this time, and whether he can offer her comfort.
Hey wolf moon
The woman is being compared to a wolf, which is a symbol for her primal and sexual nature.
Come cast your spell on me
The singer wants the woman to initiate a sexual encounter with him.
Don't spill a drop dear
The singer does not want to waste any of the woman's blood, which represents her sexual energy.
Let me kiss the curse away
The singer wants to have sex with the woman as a way of easing the pain and discomfort of her menstrual cycle.
Yourself in my mouth
The singer is describing the act of fellatio, which is a way of taking in the woman's sexual energy.
Will you leave me with your taste?
The singer wants to be filled with the woman's sexual energy, allowing it to linger on his tongue.
Beware
Be cautious and alert.
The woods at night
The woman's sexual power is being likened to the power of the woods at night, where danger and mystery lie.
The Lunar light
The light that shines on the woods at night is being connected to the woman's menstrual cycle and her primal sexual nature.
So in this gray haze
The singer is describing a moment when he and the woman will meet again while she is menstruating.
We'll be meeting again
The singer and the woman will engage in sexual activity again.
And on that great day
The singer is looking forward to the day when he and the woman will meet and engage in sexual activity again.
I will tease you all the same
The singer is teasing the woman sexually, in anticipation of their next encounter.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
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