In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Nah-ah, nah-ah
Now
I can feel the animal inside
My resolve is weakening
Pounding on the doors of my mind
It's nearly overpowering
I cannot begin to describe
The hunger that I feel again
Run, if you intend to survive
For the beast is coming to life
Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight
Death approaches on this night
For the animal's soul is mine
We will be completed right before your eyes
I have no control this time
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
I can hear it calling again
The primal need is filling me
Changes are about to begin
And now my blood is boiling
I can see the fear in your eyes
But you cant bring yourself to scream
Time to shed the mortal disguise
For the beast is coming to life
Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight
Death approaches on this night
For the animal's soul is mine
We will be completed right before your eyes
I have no control this time
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
We begin the hunt tonight
'Til the power courses, the creatures take flight
When the kill is close and I will be satisfied
For the smell of fear tonight
Wakes an ancient lust that will not be denied
(You're mine)
For the animal's soul is mine
We will be completed right before your eyes
I have no control this time
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
For the animal's soul is mine
And the world around will never hear your cries
An unholy crime
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
Nah-ah, nah-ah
Now
I can feel the animal inside
My resolve is weakening
Pounding on the doors of my mind
It's nearly overpowering
I cannot begin to describe
The hunger that I feel again
Run, if you intend to survive
For the beast is coming to life
Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight
Death approaches on this night
For the animal's soul is mine
We will be completed right before your eyes
I have no control this time
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
I can hear it calling again
The primal need is filling me
Changes are about to begin
And now my blood is boiling
I can see the fear in your eyes
But you cant bring yourself to scream
Time to shed the mortal disguise
For the beast is coming to life
Taking form in the glimmer of this tainted moonlight
Death approaches on this night
For the animal's soul is mine
We will be completed right before your eyes
I have no control this time
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
We begin the hunt tonight
'Til the power courses, the creatures take flight
When the kill is close and I will be satisfied
For the smell of fear tonight
Wakes an ancient lust that will not be denied
(You're mine)
For the animal's soul is mine
We will be completed right before your eyes
I have no control this time
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
For the animal's soul is mine
And the world around will never hear your cries
An unholy crime
And now we both shall dine
In Hell tonight
Nah-ah, nah-ah
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guys when i watch the video i got confused because there is a chinese lady involve here,, does china has a werewolf myth?
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I don't know about you but the video reminds me of the trailer for the live-action Red Riding Hood film.