Wendigo

Horn Of The Rhino's song 'Wendigo' delves into the dark and eerie folklore of the Wendigo, a mythical creature from Algonquian legend known for its insatiable hunger and transformation from human to monster. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tormented soul, possibly the Wendigo itself, grappling with its cursed existence. The opening lines, 'They say they watch me dancing under the moon,' suggest a haunting presence, with 'dead flesh hanging around my neck' symbolizing the burden of past sins or the transformation into the Wendigo. The repeated phrase 'face my doom' underscores the inevitability of this dark fate.

The song's protagonist is depicted as both feared and fearsome, running and stealing dreams, which could symbolize the Wendigo's predatory nature. The imagery of 'my feet burn and my eyes bleed' conveys intense suffering and a relentless pursuit, possibly of freedom or escape from this cursed state. The deep, where the protagonist is lost, might represent the abyss of their own mind or the wilderness where the Wendigo roams.

The chorus, 'Calling my name from the north, I'm running godless in this world,' emphasizes a call to a primal, untamed part of the world, perhaps where the Wendigo's spirit originates. The river symbolizes a boundary or a passage, with 'myself disappears in the river' indicating a loss of humanity or identity. The call from the north signifies a beckoning to embrace this monstrous freedom, a release from the torment of their existence. The repetition of 'It's my freedom' suggests a paradoxical liberation through embracing the Wendigo's nature, highlighting the complex interplay between freedom and damnation in the song's narrative.