White Heart - Raging of the Moon Lyrics
Lyrics
Thank God, the world's been saved
Marx is in his grave
The hammer and sickle lie broken on the ground
If we're through with history
Then why this misery?
All the world was thrilled to the sound
When the wall came crashin' down
(So tell me what I can't explain)
This howling deep within my veins
(Is it the pulling of some secret tide?)
It's the raging...
The raging of the moon
Oh, we must awaken
From the raging of the moon
See the path we take
See the bed we make
Oh let the Spirit open up our eyes
(We get comfortable with our lies)
The magic's at an end
The line's been crossed again
The truth keeps getting further from our lives
It's all been disguised
(The moon is full and red as wine)
A symbol of our fallen times
(When will the stars come crashing down from our eyes)
It's the raging...
The raging of the moon
Oh, we must awaken
From the raging of the moon
Are we shaken?
For the signs are coming true
Oh, we must awaken
From the raging of the moon!
(It's the raging...
The raging of the moon
Oh we must awaken
From the raging of the moon)
OHHH, we must awaken!!
From the RAAAAA!!!!!!!
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Raging Of The Moon
Meaning & Inspiration
White Heart's "Raging of the Moon," featured on their 1992 album *Tales of Wonder*, stands as a powerful and prescient anthem, offering a spiritual and societal commentary that resonates deeply even decades later. Released in the wake of seismic global shifts, the song tackles the unsettling dissonance between outward signs of triumph and the persistent undercurrent of human struggle and spiritual decay. The opening lines, referencing the fall of Communism and the perceived end of historical ideological battles, set a stage of initial relief and celebration. However, this is immediately juxtaposed with a profound question: "If we're through with history, then why this misery?" This sets the song's central theme: that outward political victories do not automatically equate to inner peace or the eradication of deeper human failings.
The "howling deep within my veins" and the "pulling of some secret tide" speak to an instinctual, perhaps even spiritual, unrest that transcends political landscapes. The "raging of the moon" becomes a potent metaphor for a chaotic, disorienting force at play, a symbol of a world experiencing unnatural turmoil, much like the celestial body's influence on tides. This imagery evokes a sense of being swept away by forces beyond our immediate control, a spiritual disorientation that can leave individuals vulnerable. The repeated call to "awaken" is a direct plea for spiritual vigilance, urging listeners to recognize this pervasive unease and to break free from whatever is causing this inner disquiet.
The song then pivots to examine the choices individuals and societies make, highlighting how complacency and self-deception can obscure truth. "See the path we take, see the bed we make" serves as a stark reminder of accountability for our actions and the consequences that follow. The line "Oh let the Spirit open up our eyes" is a direct appeal to divine intervention, acknowledging that true clarity and understanding often require a spiritual awakening beyond our own limited perception. The admission, "We get comfortable with our lies," reveals a core human tendency to embrace comforting falsehoods rather than confront uncomfortable truths. The "magic's at an end, the line's been crossed again" suggests a crossing of moral or spiritual boundaries, a point of no return that leads to further disillusionment. The "moon is full and red as wine" is a striking visual, a symbol of a world ripe with spiritual consequences, a time of judgment or significant spiritual consequence, reminiscent of prophetic pronouncements.
Scripturally, "Raging of the Moon" echoes themes found throughout the Bible concerning societal moral decline and the need for spiritual discernment. The lament over persistent misery despite apparent victory can be seen through the lens of Ecclesiastes, where true fulfillment is not found in worldly achievements but in reverence for God. The idea of being driven by internal unrest and external forces finds parallels in passages that speak of the deceptive nature of the human heart and the spiritual warfare we face, as described in Ephesians 6:12. The call to "awaken" strongly aligns with verses like Romans 13:11, which urges believers to "put on the armor of light" and to "wake up from our slumber," recognizing the urgency of the times. The imagery of the red moon can be connected to prophetic visions like those in Joel 2:31, which speaks of the sun turning to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and awesome day of the Lord, signifying periods of divine reckoning or intense spiritual significance. Furthermore, the emphasis on opening eyes to truth resonates with warnings against spiritual blindness and the importance of seeking God's wisdom, as found in Proverbs 2:3-5. The song’s ultimate message is one of urgency, a fervent exhortation to move beyond superficial understanding and to seek a profound spiritual awakening in the face of a disoriented world.