Bad Moon Rising
Various Artists Lyrics


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I see the bad moon arising.
I see trouble on the way.
I see earthquakes and lightnin'.
I see bad times today.

Don't go around tonight,
Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.

I hear hurricanes ablowing.
I know the end is coming soon.
I fear rivers over flowing.
I hear the voice of rage and ruin.

Don't go around tonight,
Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.
All right!

Hope you got your things together.
Hope you are quite prepared to die.
Looks like we're in for nasty weather.
One eye is taken for an eye.

Don't go around tonight,
Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.

Don't go around tonight,




Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.

Overall Meaning

The song Bad Moon Rising by Various Artists is a classic rock song with haunting lyrics that paint a picture of impending doom. The song describes a sense of foreboding and danger that can be felt in the air. The singer seems to be warning others about the bad moon that is rising, which symbolizes a time of trouble and unrest. The lyrics suggest that there are natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes on the horizon, and that these are signs that something terrible is about to happen.


The lyrics also touch on themes of revenge and the consequences of violence. One eye is taken for an eye suggests that violence only leads to more violence, and that revenge is never the answer. The singer of the song urges others to be prepared for the worst and to stay out of harm's way. The song has a fast tempo and a catchy melody that makes it a popular hit among rock fans.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the bad moon arising.
I perceive an ominous moon rising into the sky.


I see trouble on the way.
I foresee the imminent arrival of danger and chaos.


I see earthquakes and lightnin'.
I witness both natural disasters and electrical storms.


I see bad times today.
I recognize that the present moment is filled with negativity and hardship.


Don't go around tonight,
I advise you to avoid going out this evening,


Well, it's bound to take your life,
otherwise you are likely to face grave danger,


There's a bad moon on the rise.
due to the ominous moon that is visible in the sky.


I hear hurricanes ablowing.
I become aware of strong winds and destructive weather patterns.


I know the end is coming soon.
I am certain that the conclusion or finale is close at hand.


I fear rivers over flowing.
I am concerned about the possibility of waterways exceeding their banks and causing flooding.


I hear the voice of rage and ruin.
I listen to the sounds of anger and destruction.


Hope you got your things together.
I hope that you have organized your belongings and made proper arrangements.


Hope you are quite prepared to die.
I hope that you have fully accepted the possibility of your own demise.


Looks like we're in for nasty weather.
It seems that we are about to experience unpleasant and dangerous meteorological conditions.


One eye is taken for an eye.
The situation has become one where aggression and revenge are likely to be encountered.


Don't go around tonight,
Once again, it is strongly advised that you stay indoors this evening,


Well, it's bound to take your life,
as the likelihood of the threats described earlier are becoming more and more probable.


There's a bad moon on the rise.
All of this is due to the alarming ascent of the ominous moon in the sky.




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