Lyrics
I see a bad moon rising
I perceive a negative and ominous change in circumstances or events.
I see trouble on the way
I foresee troubles approaching or imminent.
I see earthquakes and lightnin'
I anticipate natural disasters such as earthquakes and lightning.
I see bad times today
I predict challenging and difficult times in the present.
Don't go 'round tonight
Cautioning against venturing out tonight.
It's bound to take your live
Implying that it could lead to losing one's life.
There's a bad moon on the rise.
Reiterating the presence of a negative and ominous influence.
I hear hurricanes a blowin'
Hearing indications of hurricanes approaching.
I know the end is coming soon
Expressing a belief in the imminent end or downfall of something.
I fear rivers overflowing
Expressing concern about rivers flooding beyond their limits.
I hear the voice for rage and ruin.
Hearing voices conveying anger and destruction.
Don't go 'round tonight
Repeating the caution against going out tonight.
It's bound to take your live
Reiterating the potential fatal consequences of going out.
There's a bad moon on the rise.
Emphasizing the continued presence of a negative influence.
Hope you got your things together
Advising to get one's affairs in order.
Hope you are quite prepaired to die
Suggesting the need to be mentally prepared for death.
Looks like we're in for nasty weather
Indicating the expectation of unpleasant and difficult conditions ahead.
One eye is taken for an eye.
Referencing the concept of retaliation or justice (an eye for an eye).
Don't go 'round tonight
Repeating the warning against going out tonight.
It's bound to take your live
Reiterating the potential fatal consequences of going out.
There's a bad moon on the rise.
Emphasizing the continued presence of a negative influence.
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