Moonbaby

Album: Godsmack (1999)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Lead singer Sully Erna wrote this song about Werewolves. The first verse is the point of view of the wolf (Sully) singing to the human side of his soul. The second verse is the opposite. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Natasha - Boonville, MO
  • The dialogue in the beginning is from the program Mysterious Forces Beyond, a series of documentaries exploring myths and phenomena such as death and the paranormal, miracles, psychic powers, the existence of aliens, etc. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Nick - Paramus, NJ

Comments: 11

  • Sui from ChopCould have sworn this was about the maddening effects caused by the what Crowley called " The blackest of magick" The creation of a lunar intelligence or moon baby or moon child.
  • Luna Loud from Royal Woods, MichiganZero, dude, he says, "Soy Fernando Allende". Fernando Allende is a Mexican singer. Don't know what he has to do with the paranormal or werewolves, though...
  • Dragonqwen from San Bruno CaThis song is awesome and so close to me and my lovers relationship. He may go away from me but I will be here for him.
  • Leslie Ezzyboo from Martin's Ferry OhioI always thought it was about a married man in love with someone else
  • Zack from Noblesville, InYes Zero, I understand regret, love, yet continue to search regardless the consequences. I understand completely.
  • Zero from Nowhere, Nj"Moonlight is thought to transform some people into strange creatures to drive others mad --
    Hola. Ci Fernando Yante -
    One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.--
    Does the Moon actually posess such strange powers, or is it all just...lunacy?..."

    "It always comes when I least expect it. When I'm lookin for love, always seem to be regretting it."
  • Dallas from Tulare, Cawhen i hear the song, sounds like a lovesick poem. but i like it!
  • Claire from Forsyth, GaAWWOOOOO!!!! WEREWOLVES! awsome job Erna! you really know what the people like!!!!
  • Jeff from Helena, MtI read the book and that's exactly what it means. by the way does anyone know how many songs godsmack has?
  • Garrett from Smithland, KyIf you read his book than you know that it is about one of his loves who treated him so nice and loving, while he was cheating on her with one of his exes. Great song!
  • Amanda from Sioux City , Iathis song is great. along with all the songs they show examples of the best and the worst with the world and i applaude them! XD
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Jeff Trott

Jeff TrottSongwriter Interviews

Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.

History Of Rock

History Of RockSong Writing

An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.

Metallica

MetallicaFact or Fiction

Beef with Bon Jovi? An unfortunate Spandex period? See if you can spot the true stories in this Metallica version of Fact or Fiction.

Bass Player Scott Edwards

Bass Player Scott EdwardsSong Writing

Scott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile."

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

Joe Elliott of Def LeppardSongwriter Interviews

The Def Leppard frontman talks about their "lamentable" hit he never thought of as a single, and why he's juiced by his Mott The Hoople cover band.

Amy Lee of Evanescence

Amy Lee of EvanescenceSongwriter Interviews

The Evanescence frontwoman on the songs that have shifted meaning and her foray into kids' music.