Lyrics
I see the bad moon arising
I observe an ominous or threatening moon emerging.
I see trouble on the way
I foresee trouble approaching in the future.
I see earthquakes and lightnin'
I predict natural disasters such as earthquakes and lightning.
I see bad times today
I foresee challenging and difficult times in the present.
Don't go around tonight
Advice to avoid going out tonight.
It's bound to take your life
Implication that going out tonight may be fatal.
There's a bad moon on the rise
Confirmation of a menacing moon presence.
I hear hurricanes ablowing
Awareness of approaching hurricanes.
I know the end is coming soon
A belief that the end is approaching soon.
I fear rivers over flowing
Concern about rivers overflowing, indicating potential disasters.
I hear the voice of rage and ruin
Hearing expressions of anger and destruction.
Don't go around tonight
Reiteration of the warning not to go out tonight.
It's bound to take your life
Reinforces the potential life-threatening consequences.
There's a bad moon on the rise
Reiterates the presence of a dangerous moon.
Hope you got your things together
Suggests preparing for the worst.
Hope you are quite prepared to die
Expresses the importance of being ready to face death.
Looks like we're in for nasty weather
Anticipation of unfavorable conditions or events.
One eye is taken for an eye
Refers to a concept of retaliation or retribution ("an eye for an eye").
Don't go around tonight
Repetition of the warning against going out tonight.
It's bound to take your life
Emphasizes the potential deadly consequences.
There's a bad moon on the rise
Confirms the continued presence of the ominous moon.
Don't go around tonight
Repeats the cautionary advice.
It's bound to take your life
Reiterates the life-threatening risk of going out tonight.
There's a bad moon on the rise
Confirms the ongoing danger associated with the ominous moon.
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