Werewolves of Indiana
Moonlit Despair: Werewolves' Struggle in Indiana Sun
Lyrics
It’s not personal if I hurt you, darling I am victim to the moon
It suggests that the narrator, a werewolf, is not intentionally causing harm but is controlled by the moon.
Cursed our blood as we woke up by Indiana sun at about noon
Highlights a curse on the narrator's blood, waking up under the Indiana sun, emphasizing the werewolf theme.
Come on farmers hide your daughters and your livestock now while you still can
Advises farmers to protect their daughters and livestock, implying danger from the werewolf transformation.
You’re the one who has the problem I don’t think I need a helping hand
Denies having a problem, suggesting the narrator doesn't see their condition as a flaw, rejecting help.
Oh yes I know
Repetition for emphasis on the narrator's knowledge or understanding of the situation.
Oh yes I know
Reiteration of the narrator's awareness, reinforcing the theme of self-awareness.
Oh yes I know you’re armed with silver bullets
Acknowledges the existence of a threat armed with silver bullets against werewolves.
Finger on the trigger but you won’t pull it
Suggests the threat hesitates or is reluctant to use the silver bullets despite being ready.
Darling take your hand off of the gun
Directs the darling to remove their hand from the gun, implying the narrator poses no immediate threat.
We’re just werewolves on the run
Expresses that the narrator and others like them are simply werewolves trying to evade capture or harm.
I don’t blame you if you hate us, you deserve the likes of better men
Acknowledges potential hatred towards werewolves and suggests that the accusers deserve better individuals.
Lost my mind as you walked by, I stumbled out of Kilroy’s half past ten
Recalls a moment of losing control upon seeing someone, possibly due to the werewolf instincts.
Bloomington will burn again, I almost feel like maybe I should care
Predicts trouble in Bloomington, expressing a distant concern about the consequences of the narrator's actions.
But I lost control, fell down a hole where the wolves of Indiana all despair
Admits losing control and descending into a situation where all werewolves in Indiana face despair.
Oh yes I know
Repetition emphasizing the narrator's awareness of their situation.
Oh yes I know
Continued emphasis on the narrator's awareness and acknowledgment of the threat against werewolves.
Oh yes I know you’re armed with silver bullets
Reiterates the existence of a threat armed with silver bullets against werewolves.
Finger on the trigger but you won’t pull it
Emphasizes the hesitation or reluctance of the threat to use the silver bullets despite readiness.
Darling take your hand off of the gun
Reiterates the plea for the darling to remove their hand from the gun, suggesting no immediate danger.
We’re just werewolves on the run
Reaffirms that the narrator and others like them are just werewolves trying to escape.
You say I couldn’t get much worse
Responds to potential criticism by acknowledging the curse as the cause of any perceived worsening.
But I just blame this ancient curse
Attributes the challenges to an ancient curse, portraying the narrator as a victim of circumstances.
While Indiana it may burn
Forewarns of possible consequences for Indiana, hinting at destruction or turmoil.
A man can change, a man can learn
Suggests the potential for personal growth and change despite the perceived curse.
So take your hand off of the gun
Reiterates the plea to remove the hand from the gun, reinforcing the non-threatening nature of the werewolves.
We’re just werewolves on the run
Reaffirms that the narrator and others are simply werewolves trying to escape harm.
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