The Howling Wolf
The Howling Wolf: Unveiling the Night's Secrets with Lightnin' Hopkins
Lyrics
Yeah I'm the wolf and everybody in the world,
Identifying as the wolf, attracting global attention
Trying to find out who I prowl
People curious about the wolf's habits and movements
I'm the wolf and everybody in the world,
Reiterating being the wolf, subject of widespread curiosity
They're trying to find out who I hound
People attempting to understand the wolf's pursuits
Well you know they can't see me at night,
The wolf is invisible at night but audible through howls
But they can hear me when I howl
Despite invisibility, the wolf's presence is known when howling
(Howl, wolf... I said howl... Now you're howlin'!...)
A cue for the audience to join in or acknowledge the howling
I take time when I'm prowlin',
The wolf takes its time while roaming or searching
Wipe my tracks out with my tail
Removing traces of its movement with its tail
(A lot of people wonder why I do this but I wanna tell you)
The wolf explains its method of erasing tracks
I take time when I come prowlin',
Reiteration of being deliberate in movement and track-covering
Wipe my tracks out with my tail
Repeating the act of concealing its path
That's in order that no one discover,
To avoid discovery by others
Whoa Lord he can't cross my trail
Ensuring no one can follow its trail
I'm that wolf, dig a hole,
Depicting the wolf's action of digging a hole
Stick my nose down in the ground (hound)
Engaging in digging, possibly sniffing or hunting
I'm that wolf, dig a hole,
Reiteration of digging and probing the ground
Stick my nose deep down in the ground
Emphasizing the depth of the wolf's investigation
Yeah you know I'll be hiding right at you baby,
Implying hidden observation or presence close to someone
You'll think I'm way out on the outskirts of town
Intentionally misleading others about its whereabouts
(That's that wolf)
Confirming the identity and nature of the wolf
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