Hunter’s Moon

The song 'Hunter’s Moon' by the Swedish rock band Ghost weaves a tale of nostalgia, haunting memories, and an inevitable return. The lyrics suggest a journey back to a place of significance from the narrator's childhood, a place where they used to hide and now intend to return. The repeated line 'I'm coming back for you, my friend' indicates a strong connection to someone or something from the past, possibly a friend or a significant memory tied to that person.

The 'hunter's Moon' is traditionally the first full moon after the harvest moon, which is the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. In folklore, it is often associated with feasting and preparation for the winter ahead, but it also has a more ominous connotation, being a time when hunters would stock up on food. This duality is reflected in the song, where the hunter's moon symbolizes both a return to the past and a sense of foreboding. The lyrics 'Though my memories have faded, they come back to haunt me once again' suggest that the past is not just a place of comfort but also one that brings back haunting memories.

The song's atmosphere is one of melancholy mixed with a sense of urgency. The narrator feels compelled to revisit the past, despite the passage of time having 'jaded' their mind. The repeated phrase 'I'm dying to see you, my friend' emphasizes a longing for reconnection, while 'it's time for me to strike again' hints at a more active, perhaps darker, intention under the light of the hunter's moon. Ghost is known for their theatrical and often dark thematic elements, and 'Hunter’s Moon' fits well within their repertoire, blending the lines between the supernatural and the deeply personal.