Call of the Dark
Wild Dogs Lyrics
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Rebel by night, soldier by day
Do what you're told
Well that's all right
Until the voice speaks inside
One more drink and he's on his way
When duty calls he will obey
He has to answer to the call
The call of the dark
The call, the call of the dark
He can't resist, he has no choice
When summoned up, by jackal's voice
Into the deep, with a double life
He cuts right through, to the other side
Out on the prowl, he's got the ball
Hiding out, a chameleon
When it's time to move
There'll be no doubt
He always answers to the call
The call of the dark
The call, the call of the dark
The call of the dark
The call, the call of the dark
In the dark
By the dark
On the prowl, he's got the ball
Hiding like a chameleon
When it's time to move
There'll be no doubt
He has to answer the call
The call of the dark
The call, the call of the dark
The call of the dark
The call, the call of the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark, in the dark, in the dark
The call of the dark
The lyrics of Wild Dogs' song Call of the Dark depicts a common man, who leads a double life. During the day, he serves as a soldier and fulfills his duties for his country, but at night, he rebels and answers to the "voice speaks inside". He is portrayed as a chameleon who can easily adapt to his surroundings and hide in plain sight. However, when he receives the call of the dark, the call of the wild, he cannot resist and obeys the summons of the jackal's voice. He surrenders to his primal instincts and goes on the prowl, cutting right through to the other side, into the deep, where he can freely express and manifest his inner dark personality. The call of the dark is stronger than any other obligation or duty, and he always answers whenever it beckons him.
The song's lyrics seem to convey a message about the duality of human nature that we all possess, and how some people may choose to lead two different lives, unable to fully express themselves in one world, thus seeking refuge and freedom in another. The call of the dark represents the inner desires that can sometimes be suppressed or concealed, and when they are let loose, they have the power to completely alter one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
A common man in a common place
A regular person living an ordinary life
Rebel by night, soldier by day
He has two different lifestyles, one where he rebels and one where he serves as a soldier
Do what you're told
He follows the rules and does what he is instructed to do
Well that's all right
This is acceptable for now
Until the voice speaks inside
Until he hears the call of his inner desires
One more drink and he's on his way
He is easily swayed by temptation
When duty calls he will obey
He follows his responsibilities when necessary
When it's time to go all he knows
When the inner voice calls, he has to respond
He has to answer to the call
He cannot resist the call of his desires
The call of the dark
The temptation of his darker, inner desires
He can't resist, he has no choice
He is unable to control his temptation
When summoned up, by jackal's voice
When he hears the call of his darker desires
Into the deep, with a double life
He leads two different lifestyles, with his darker desires hidden from the surface
He cuts right through, to the other side
He gives in to his temptation and acts on his darker desires
Out on the prowl, he's got the ball
He is pursuing his desires and in control
Hiding out, a chameleon
He can adapt and blend in with his different lifestyles
When it's time to move, there'll be no doubt
He knows when it is time to act on his darker desires
He always answers to the call
He cannot resist the temptation of his inner desires
In the dark
His darker desires control him, leading him down a path with no clear direction
The call of the dark
The temptation of his darker desires
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TONESTER
just surfing and came across this old favorite these guys were really good this album is top notch you would swear they just put it out yesterday but its from 87
Billy Jun Gonzales
Was listening to this magnificent top notch power metal from the USA.... Heart and adrenalin pumping power........ "Metal fuel... Fuel in the blood"
Nonpoint
Sweet!!!! Been a while since we have heard this
Sennstrato
Just got done listening to the album- KILLER FUCKING ALBUM