Howl At the Moon
Wheeler Cheryl Lyrics
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I wouldn't have to speak
Wouldn't have to talk
Just eat my dinner and go for a walk
And howl at the moon.
And if I were laying there just like you
All curled up the way dogs do
And howl at the moon.
Howl at the moon
Howl at the moon.
And if I could carry your black and white
Sleep so sound, wake so nice
I'd keep real close to my own advice
And howl at the moon.
Oh, you know something I don't know
You go places I can't go
You lift your head when the breezes blow
To voices older than time.
I'll keep you close, oh, I like you near
I'll touch your head and pull your ear
And watch you resting while I sit here
And howl at the moon.
Howl at the moon
Howl at the moon
Howl at the moon.
I'll watch you resting while I sit here
And howl at the moon...
The lyrics in Cheryl Wheeler's song "Howl At The Moon" are quite simple, yet packed with meaning. The song begins with the singer expressing a desire to be a wolf or dog so that they wouldn't have to speak or talk, and could simply eat and walk before howling at the moon. This could be interpreted in a few different ways, but it seems to suggest a desire to be free from the constraints of human communication and societal norms. The idea of howling at the moon conveys a sense of wildness and primal energy, which the singer seems to crave.
The second verse continues with the same theme, but introduces the image of a dog dreaming the same dream as the singer. This highlights the similarities between animals and humans, and suggests that perhaps we have more in common with our furry counterparts than we realize. The chorus repeats the phrase "howl at the moon," reinforcing the idea of embracing our primitive instincts and letting go of our inhibitions.
The third verse shifts focus to a specific dog, who the singer seems to be addressing directly. The dog is described as sleeping soundly and waking up nicely, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for living a simple, contented life. The singer expresses admiration for the dog's ability to sense things beyond the human realm, such as the ancient voices carried on the breeze. The song ends with the singer watching the dog sleep and howling at the moon in its company, suggesting that the dog represents a sense of comfort and companionship that the singer values deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were maybe a wolf or a dog
If I were not a human, but instead a wolf or dog
I wouldn't have to speak
I wouldn't need to use words to communicate
Wouldn't have to talk
Wouldn't have to vocalize or express thoughts and opinions
Just eat my dinner and go for a walk
I could simply focus on my basic needs and desires without the added complexity of human life
And howl at the moon.
And express myself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
And if I were laying there just like you
If I were in your position, lying down next to you
All curled up the way dogs do
In a comfortable, cozy position like dogs often sleep in
I'd dream that dream that you're dreamin' too
I would share in the same dream that you are currently having
And howl at the moon.
And express myself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
Howl at the moon
Express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
Howl at the moon.
Express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
And if I could carry your black and white
If I could share in the experience of being you
Sleep so sound, wake so nice
Sleep peacefully and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated
I'd keep real close to my own advice
I would follow my own instincts and guidance
And howl at the moon.
And express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
Oh, you know something I don't know
You have knowledge or experiences that I do not have
You go places I can't go
You have the ability to access places or experiences that I am unable to reach
You lift your head when the breezes blow
You are attuned to the natural world around you and react to changes in the environment
To voices older than time.
Responding to ancient, timeless signals and cues in the environment
I'll keep you close, oh, I like you near
I will maintain a close relationship with you because I enjoy your company
I'll touch your head and pull your ear
I will express affection physically by touching your head and ear
And watch you resting while I sit here
I will observe you sleeping/resting while I am present
And howl at the moon.
And express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
Howl at the moon
Express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
Howl at the moon.
Express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
I'll watch you resting while I sit here
I will observe you sleeping/resting while I am present
And howl at the moon...
And express oneself through primal, instinctual behavior like howling at the moon
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.