I Know Im A Wolf Analysis
I Know I’m a Wolf, by Young Heretics introduces it with a soothing, yet eerie melody. Being a darker, more complex change to today’s more overplayed, shallow, pop; the lyrics in this song stand as a metaphor in itself, and even though they are repeated, the meaning changes each time the chorus is sung. The song starts in an almost lullaby-esque manner, with a chilling undertone. Accompanied by a flowing piano line that dances, dives, twists, and leaps as the song progresses, the singer harmonizes in a melancholic, alluring way. If one where to be inattentive to the deeper meaning, they would probably assume it was simply about a hunting wolf. But hidden within the few stanzas that comprise the melody, the lyrics speak of a secret. They represent
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Perhaps the person that these thoughts fight to dominate in has experienced depression before, as said with “That this blood on my teeth it is far beyond dry, and I've captured you once but I wasn't quite right; so I'm telling you, that you'll be safe with me” (first stanza). Sometimes, the darker thoughts can almost seem inviting, but once the rabbit has trusted the wolf, the scars will forever stay, or worse, it cannot be back to life. “Rabbit my claws are dull now, so don't be afraid; I could keep you warm, as long as you can just try to be brave; Yes I know I'm a wolf, and I've been known to bite; But the rest of my pack, I have left them behind; And my teeth may be sharp, and I've been raised to kill; But the thought of fresh meat it is making me ill; So I'm telling you, that you'll be safe with me.”(second stanza) talks more about the voices trying to merge, to become a better being. The problem is, the voices contrast each other so much, that it would be highly improbable for a positive outcome, and a lot more plausible for the “rabbit” to be hurt again. The first time through, it does sound very soothing and
Perhaps the person that these thoughts fight to dominate in has experienced depression before, as said with “That this blood on my teeth it is far beyond dry, and I've captured you once but I wasn't quite right; so I'm telling you, that you'll be safe with me” (first stanza). Sometimes, the darker thoughts can almost seem inviting, but once the rabbit has trusted the wolf, the scars will forever stay, or worse, it cannot be back to life. “Rabbit my claws are dull now, so don't be afraid; I could keep you warm, as long as you can just try to be brave; Yes I know I'm a wolf, and I've been known to bite; But the rest of my pack, I have left them behind; And my teeth may be sharp, and I've been raised to kill; But the thought of fresh meat it is making me ill; So I'm telling you, that you'll be safe with me.”(second stanza) talks more about the voices trying to merge, to become a better being. The problem is, the voices contrast each other so much, that it would be highly improbable for a positive outcome, and a lot more plausible for the “rabbit” to be hurt again. The first time through, it does sound very soothing and