Voltaire - When The Lambs Became The Wolves Lyrics






When I was a little lamb, I played in the meadows
With fellow lambs just like a lamb should
Our hearts, they were light and our moods, they were mellow
Lest we heard howls, the howls from the woods

Late one night as we offed the light
And we laid our heads to sleep
In from the night came a harrowing sight
And it had an appetite for sheep
Well, the lambs, they were terrified
But there in their widened eyes
Suddenly I saw a change
And they've never ever been the same
They bit his face, they ate his heart
They tore that wolf apart
And the blood, oh the blood, oh the blood
Oh, the blood, it flowed

Now, I'm lying in my pen
And I try to get some sleep
But I'm thinking of the lambs
And their bloody awful teeth
They're not acting as they should
And now have claws instead of hooves
And I wonder if it's safe to sleep
'Cause the lambs, the lambs became the wolves
Yeah, the lambs, the lambs became the wolves

In these days, through a gloomy haze
We launch another ardent sweep
We say we're hunting wolves
But they're mostly wearing wool
'Cause some of them are fellow sheep
See, the risk of combating monsters
Is the risk of becoming monsters
In this game of us or them
Will we ever be the same again?
But, what really breaks my heart
Is when we tear ourselves apart
'Cause the blood that we love
Is the blood flowing from our own

Now, I'm lying in my pen
And I try to get some sleep
But I'm thinking of the lambs
And their bloody awful teeth
They're not acting as they should
And now have claws instead of hooves
And I wonder if it's safe to sleep
'Cause the lambs, the lambs became the wolves
Yeah, the lambs, the lambs became the wolves

Now, I'm lying in my pen
And I try to get some sleep
But I'm thinking of the lambs
And their bloody awful teeth
They're not acting as they should
And now have claws instead of hooves
And I wonder if it's safe to sleep
'Cause the lambs, the lambs became the wolves
'Cause, the lambs, the lambs became the wolves
When the lambs, the lambs became the wolves
When the lambs, the lambs became the wolves





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  1. S.... N....

    Marvelous! And, before someone thinks this is directed to an specific political orientación, ley me remind you this: this message aplies to everything and to everyone.

  2. R.... ....

    Given some of the other songs in this album which seems quite clearly opposed to SJWs, I'm pretty sure this is an allegory where the sheep are basically people seeking equality and what not (including Voltaire) and the wolves are bigots. The bigoted wolves then get torn apart by the equality-seeking sheep who, ironically, kind of become the bigots. The threat to Voltaire basically because they themselves are becoming bigoted and dangerous just as the wolves. The wondering if it's safe to sleep part is basically suggesting that these sheep do not seem like they can be trusted as a result.

    2:11 also points out that "the risk of combating monsters, is the risk of becoming monsters, in this game of 'us' or 'them'"

    It's obviously not favorable towards the wolves, but when you look at a few other songs in the rest of the album like the one about being offended as so many SJWs often known to constantly be, then it seems very much to me that the SJWs are the sheep. Voltaire likely interprets things like "Black Lives Matter" people being opposed to "All Lives Matter" as being an example of them not acting "as they should" and being a lot like the wolves who'd be arguing that only white lives really matter... At least in the context of 21st century Westerner e-drama...

    I wouldn't normally interpret the intended interpretation of the song this way, but given that other songs in the album are more open about this sort of message it seems very likely that that interpretation is the intended one. Idk, maybe he said elsewhere how he interprets it...

  3. D.... L....

    Came here after Frostval the 13th event on AQW

  4. 1.... P....

    Voltaire, I've been a fan of yours for 7 years now, and I just can't stop listening to your stuff! I really love the new style, I feel like it's close to Raised By Bats and I really love it! You are by far my favorite musician and artist! :3 Keep up the good content!

  5. S.... ....

    This might just be my favorite song in the whole album, of course, it's pretty hard to pick a favorite! It reminds me a lot of the anime movie Ringing Bell, straight up about a lamb wanting to become a wolf out of revenge and succeeding, the other sheep are afraid of him.

  6. K.... H....

    Have you ever seen Ringing Bell?

  7. m.... ....

    i'm quite exited for the next album
    i also want to say i honestly quite like the political undertones of most of the songs in the entire album
    seriously ive never heard any political music sound nearly as good (exept for maybe chris ray guns stuff but even then it does not hold a candle to this)

  8. A.... L....

    I love that this song not only is a reverse on the metaphor a wolf in sheep's clothing, but also the exact thing that that metaphor speaks of. It's also really cool how this related to modern society. The quiet, secluded people (the lambs) become the wolves when they've dealt with enough of the wolves shit

  9. T.... ....

    A prediction perhaps?and the electric drums remind me of Ah Ha "Take on Me"

    T.... ....

    Thanks! But they're actually real drums.

  10. C.... S....

    And by the end we're left with a world with just as many wolves and far fewer sheep, though far too few can see it.

    The hunters set out never to return, driven no longer by need, but by a bottomless want.

  11. P.... A....

    🖤🖤🖤

  12. R.... ....

    Will this be on the Google Play store?

    R.... ....

    Already is. Search for the name of the album

    R.... ....

    @The Lair of Voltaire thanks

  13. C.... ....

    I Absolutely love this song and all about it, the lyrics and imagery, the keyboard, everything!

  14. i.... 6....

    I just found my friend's new ringtone
    Edit: this sounds like anime montage music

  15. F.... I....

    I can't find it on Google Play....

    F.... I....

    Search under the name of the album

  16. Q.... ....

    Wow this song sounds surprisingly like chirin no suzu ringing bell.
    Did you use it for inspiration by chance?

    Q.... ....

    I don't know what that is.

    Q.... ....

    A classic Japanese animated movie about a sheep. It’s a bit dark and seems allot like your song. Maybe you could watch it some time to see what you think for yourself

    Q.... ....

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DQt8CqVPNC4

  17. F.... B....

    I love this album so much because it hearkens back to my 80’s New Wave love, but especially this song with the synthesizers. I’ve found myself humming this song while I’m work.

  18. G.... M....

    this reminds me of undertale

  19. s.... ....

    Listened to this song for the first time at the Austin show (and I loved it!!) but listening to the whole(? Studio? what's the term) song now- Holy hell this song is amazing! if you're willing; please make a song meanings for this one or the whole album :D

  20. G.... ....

    I wonder what the Shepard thought of this?

  21. 9.... ....

    I'm getting a vague political message from this. Everyone seems so rabid and so ready to tear anyone apart for what they believe, left or right.

  22. k.... -....

    Woo! I can Buy the digital album! ^w^

    k.... -....

    Yup! Available everywhere digital music is sold starting today! ; )

  23. W.... ....

    Song sounds like telling about pretty much any kind of revolution.

    W.... ....

    WEll, they're all pretty much the same.. so yeah!

    W.... ....

    @The Lair of Voltaire Voltaire answered my comment.
    Can this day be any better?

  24. L.... T....

    I love wolves man,wtf?I am offended;)

  25. s.... 2....

    don't get me wrong, I loved the song, but when I saw that Voltaire uploaded new music I was hyped and expected hardcore gothic music like headless waltz and dead girls etc, this song is what I would expect from Vocaloids. like I don't know how to explain it, Voltaire's music to me is not only immersive but it also gives me "that feeling", the feeling that comes from his choice of words mixed with the sound of real music instruments (i love the sound of violin in Voltaire's music). the song is nice, but I really expected more from an artist like Voltaire, an artist that made a joke about scattered heads of steer to make a gloomy song less gloomy

    s.... 2....

    This album is clearly not for you. Skip it. Go listen to a previous one or wait for the next one.

    s.... 2....

    @The Lair of Voltaire senpai noticed me!! °^°

  26. g.... ....

    This amusingly reminds me of a Parry Grip song created for an interactive Axe Cop story called "Carnivorous Sheep" which is exactly what it sounds like--sheep who love meat.
    Also, this song is absolutely amazing! I am loving the heavy 80s vibes this song is giving me.

  27. r.... r....

    Amazing song good job you have play Ireland

  28. R.... M....

    Sounds like Take on Me lol

    R.... M....

    Absolutely! LOL!

  29. N.... R....

    Ive heard of sheeps in wolves clothing but this is insane and i love it.

  30. I.... ....

    this song gets scarier every time I listen to it tbh, and I think that was the point

  31. T.... L....

    Ahhh Aurelio you big goth genius. I'm so excited!~ It sounds so uplifting yet dark like many of the other songs and...ahh...I love it. But just get a mental image of wolves with wool instead of fur. UwU

  32. r.... ....

    I have the need to watch a Meaning and Origins video of this song. I love it. You’re amazing.

  33. F.... N....

    Can't wait for the next song!

  34. L.... C....

    Oof
    If we fight monsters
    We maybe became monsters
    Omg that's true

    L.... C....

    That’s a saying from Fredrick Nietzch, just Incase you wanted to know

  35. F.... B....

    Ive been waiting to hear this for months

  36. L.... S....

    The moment you become a wolf, you can never go back :| you've been warned 🐺

  37. S.... ....

    I can't wait for the album to be available digitally! And it's the day before the Austin concert, great for hype!

  38. R.... B....

    I like this guy's songs!💀

  39. k.... ....

    Good stuff as usual.

    :)

  40. M.... F....

    This is my favorite song on the new album (a difficult choice as usual), but it is closely tied with So You're Offended. Both of them continue in your long tradition of astute, but entertaining, social commentary. Good job!

    M.... F....

    I also hope you will do this one on Song Meanings and Origins at some point. I think I remember you saying on an Instagram post that it came to you in a dream?

  41. M.... ....

    Hey Voltaire, this Song reminds me of a Werewolf-Boogeyman and I think your art is really inspiring.

  42. A.... E....

    Usually don't do YouTube comments, but after this song and "She Glows" I feel like I need to book a ticket to a Aurelio Voltaire concert if they still happen....do they still happen?

    A.... E....

    Nearly every week of the year! Www.voltaire.net/calendar

  43. G.... M....

    I EFFING LOVE THIS💀💀💀💀

  44. a.... v....

    Will this album be available in the UK webstore?

    a.... v....

    Eventually, I'd imagine

  45. L.... B....

    So 80’s, love it!

  46. s.... ....

    please release more shirts!!!! especially ones we can promote the new album with

  47. L.... ....

    OMG, can't wait for the new album! Sounds crazy, awesome and fun!

  48. H.... ....

    Does anyone else think of that episode of the Kirby anime where the sheep decided to rebel?

  49. H.... ....

    This is absolutely excellent! If people said that you were wavering a bit, then this is proof of a return to form. Definitely one of my favorite songs of your!

  50. m.... ....

    Love it!!

  51. C.... K....

    What. The. Heck. IS THAT?!
    Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I though our friend Voltaire stopped making songs.
    Or this an old one (I do not know enough about my favourite musician, to be honest)

    C.... K....

    Your friend, Voltaire, has released an album nearly every year for a couple of decades now. He never stopped recording songs. You just stopped listening. The last album came out just a year ago. I know it's hard to keep up because the internet is so hard to use. Lol! I'm glad you've found this song from the new album. It comes out on January 25th, 2019

    C.... K....

    @The Lair of Voltaire Delightful
    Now I have multiple new songs to look forward to each year.

  52. F.... D....

    i can't tell if it's because i'm exhausted but listening to this is so cathartic

  53. T.... H....

    I wonder the next genre he'll do after this one is done

    T.... H....

    Judging from the trajectory, I'd guess 90s grunge. Lol!

  54. S.... K....

    I LOVE this!!! The tempo is so catchy and the lyrics are so interesting! I'm so glad this is finally released!

  55. G.... C....

    I am IN LOVE with this!

  56. D.... ....

    Awesome! 😁

  57. e.... ....

    I love this song, especially because of its metaphorical meaning! You just keep getting better!

  58. M.... S....

    makes me have a huge grin on my face lol

  59. D.... B....

    Ive been waiting for a new song.

    This came at just the time I needed it to.

  60. Z.... ....

    YES!!!!!! I haven’t listened to much of your music for a few months, but this song got me instantly back into it!!!!! ❤️

  61. A.... C....

    Hermosa 🐺

  62. C.... a....

    Loving the new album! Favorite song is track 6 She's Glowing! LIKE this post fools!!!

  63. J.... P....

    I really like this mashup style. Feels good man

  64. 8.... ....

    Still got it Sir Voltaire

  65. t.... d....

    New favorite song

  66. X.... ....

    Love Love Love ❤️

  67. k.... -....

    Damn it... I gotta wait till' the 25th to buy this track and put it on my phone's music player.

    Well, guess I gotta just play this vid every time I need to hear this song until it comes out...

    Awesome Song Voltaire! ^w^

  68. R.... G....

    Me encanta esa chispa divertida que tienen todas las letras de tus canciones. Simplemente fantástico y encantador. Espero algún día poder escucharte en un concierto

  69. S.... ....

    Aaaggghhhhh! This is gonna be the best January EVER!

  70. M.... S....

    Clever, amazing and beautiful as always.

  71. N.... ....

    LOVING THIS!!!

  72. N.... L....

    YEEESSSSSSSSS

    N.... L....

    Holy shit!! I never expected to see you here.

  73. G.... ....

    ...if there's an Aurelio Voltaire album that I don't own... ...it doesn't exist.

  74. A.... G....

    Was this song based off of Animal Farm? Cause I feel like it was

  75. N.... ....

    Oh my goth this song is amazing. I can't *wait* to get the album and listened to the rest ^-^

  76. V.... p....

    When I hear that song I am just taking my Bodhrán and playing following the rythme.

  77. s.... ....

    Wow... just wow and i didn't think raised by bats would get beat. You prove me wrong again, I look forward to the next album

  78. E.... R....

    A lesson for our time...*sharpens teeth*

  79. V.... ....

    Por qué hay tanta gente de habla hispana?? De dónde salieron?? Gente dígame qué vieron para llegar aqui

  80. C.... G....

    Ok, this is my favorite song from the album so far! Love it! Can’t wait to buy it on iTunes!

  81. A.... B....

    I LOVE this song and I’m super stoked for the new album!

  82. O.... a....

    That was beautiful 😂💀💦🎃⚰️✡️

  83. j.... f....

    You have a voice great l like how you sing

  84. O.... ....

    All the sudden I’m thinking of the movie Black Sheep because of this song.

  85. T.... G....

    0:00 You're welcome.

  86. M.... ....

    I don't know how much longer I can wait to buy this album!

  87. N.... ....

    Awesome lyrics + enchanting voice = an amazing song

  88. S.... S....

    I am Stoked for the new album!! This is Great! Keep up the amazing work Aurelio!! ❤💚👑✌💘

  89. c.... ....

    I could swear I've heard that melody before...ah well.

  90. F.... O....

    High energy and upbeat songs with a dark message is my musical fetish.

    Great work

    F.... O....

    Same too--those are the best!

  91. S.... V....

    This album is really cool!I've waited so long for him!And the songs from this album make me fill up with energy and dance!On

  92. D.... ....

    Loving the new album sound Voltaire, I think you hit the nail on the coffin with the style!

  93. Q.... A....

    Yeay one of my favs love the music @lairofvoltaire your really a swell guy *vitural hugs* your like a family friend and always will be

  94. a.... b....

    This isn't what I expected at all, but I fucking loved it.

  95. 7.... ....

    Amazing song! Oh my goth!!🐍🐍🐍

  96. S.... S....

    Awesome, just awesome! 💜