On the prowl means, I am in a constant state of exploration for the truth. Dogs are a symbol of authoritarianism. I expose them for who they are. If I were to adhere to the ways of the ruling class, it would play havoc with my health. The powerful come across as benefactors but they are the ones who do the most harm. They bring about hopelessness. Moloch was the god of the Ammonites. They practiced child sacrifice. In today’s world, Moloch is represented by divisions along economic lines. We are expected to cheer on the ruling class while decrying our position.
lyrics
Summon the dogs from hell.
I called your name but you didn’t even answer.
Science is to blame for all those primitive feelings.
On the prowl.
Summon the dogs from hell.
I’ve lost track of what I should remember, tranquilized by my attitude.
So saccharine, so serene.
Carry a sign like a prophet of doom.
On the prowl.
Summon the dogs from hell.
Moloch is your god, a symbol for your idolatry.
Sing for your god.
Sing loud, let him hear your plea.
On the prowl.
Summon the dogs from hell.
All those things are the same.
It doesn’t matter that we abdicate.
I call your name but you never really answered.
On the prowl.
Summon the dogs from hell.
credits
from Crawling Up Through The Earth,
released April 14, 2021
Dave Tate: guitar, vocals.
Ion Newport: bass, vocals.
Barry Andrews: drums.
John Christian: synth, vocals.
Andrew St.George: engineer, production.
Mike Dent: engineer, production.
A truly original blend of haunting electronics and gothic drama mirroring the complex and unknowable nature of human emotions. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 30, 2023