Lycanthrope

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About Lycanthrope

"Lycanthrope" is a song by American rock band +44, released on September 1, 2006 as the second single from the group's debut studio album, When Your Heart Stops Beating (2006).


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2006
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I wake up at the end of a long, dark, gloomy year
It's bringing out the worst in me
I hear your voice start breaking in fear
When the lights go down

And I still feel you looking over my shoulder
Your sinking guilt and approaching nightmare
And I know none of us'll survive
Because I know everything

And my dear I need you to move a little faster
This second counts as the rest of your life
Your final word and an itchy finger
And then it's taken away

And we'll be beaten down without mercy or meaning
I turn my face to a careless skyline
I'm searching hard for a sign from heaven
But they've forgotten me here

You can just stop talking, I get it (I hear your silence loud and clear)
I know it's barely a thought but it'll see us through
I'm only setting you free so just let it happen (Let it happen, no need to fear)
Yeah you can just stop talking, I get it

Sex, f*ck, and fluorescent lighting
A hollow point on an angry bullet
We're on the teeth of a crocodile
We're in the mouth of the gun

And sometimes at night I feel I'm just a broken vessel
An instrument with a darker purpose
I'm at the throat of the young and the helpless
Because they've got nothing to say

You can just stop talking, I get it (I hear your silence loud and clear)
I know it's barely a thought but it'll see us through
I'm only setting you free so just let it happen (Let it happen, no need to fear)
Yeah you can just stop talking, I get it

You can just stop talking, I get it (I hear your silence loud and clear)
I know it's barely a thought but it'll see us through
I'm only setting you free so just let it happen (Let it happen, no need to fear)
Yeah you can just stop talking, I get it

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+44

+44 was an alternative rock band formed by Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus (lead vocals, bass guitar) and Travis Barker (drums, electronics, keyboards). The band also included former Transplants touring guitarist Craig Fairbaugh and the lead guitarist of The Nervous Return, Shane Gallagher. more »

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Written by: TRAVIS BARKER, TRAVIS L BARKER, MARK HOPPUS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Lycanthrope" is a song by the band "+44", which was formed by two former members of the iconic punk rock band Blink-182 - Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.
Song Genre
This song falls under the genre of alternative rock, pop punk, and emo pop.
Album Inclusion
"Lycanthrope" was included in the band's only studio album "When Your Heart Stops Beating", which was released in November 2006.
Reception
The song and the album both were well-received by fans and critics. Rolling Stone labeled it as melodic punk.
Meaning of Lycanthrope
A "lycanthrope" is a werewolf, a mythical creature known to transform from human to wolf. The song is thought to be about change and transformation.
Video Release
The music video for "Lycanthrope" was released in 2006 and it features performance footage of the band interspersed with narrative scenes.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics are interpreted by many listeners as a commentary on the break-up of Blink-182, with the protagonist undergoing significant change, paralleling the band member's experiences.
Song Composition
In "Lycanthrope", the band notably combines new wave elements with punk rock style, showcasing the members’ musical growth and diversification since their days in Blink-182.
Recognition
The track "Lycanthrope" was recognized by Alternative Press as among the best tracks from "+44" album "When Your Heart Stops Beating".
Collaboration
The song is a result of collaboration between Mark Hoppus who handles vocals and bass with Travis Barker on drums while guitar duties were handled by Shane Gallagher and Craig Fairbaugh.

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