After the song Flaws surfaced in 2012 through Hardlivings, Denai's first full release was 'Saudade' EP (including Wolves and Gone on Because Music. It was followed by The Lake EP in November 2013. A year later, I swore and Feeling were released, as well as a collaboration with SBTRKT on The Light.
Her debut album, 'Elsewhere', was produced by Rodaidh McDonald (the xx, Savages), with additional work by Ben Drew (aka Plan B). It was preceded by the singles Blame and no light and available in March 2015.
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Wolves
Denai Moore Lyrics
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I can't stop my heart and mind
But only each other
I swore I've lost myself a thousand times
A thousand times
Swore in my mind that for the first time
And I don't know what to believe in
Say words without no meaning
Throw to each other
I swore I've lost myself a thousand times
A thousand times
Swore in my mind that,
Swore at my father
For the first time, for the first time
For the first time, for the first time
Cutting up before it lingers
Must have banged beneath my fingers
And I always suffer
I swear I've lost myself a thousand times
A thousand times
Swore at my mother
For the first time, for the first time
For the first time, for the first time
Swore at my father
Swore at my father
Swore at my mother
And I've been on for far too long
Long, long, long, long, long
The lyrics from Denai Moore's song Wolves describe the complicated and tumultuous emotions that can arise from a relationship. The singer is struggling to come to terms with their feelings towards their partner, as they feel as though they have lost themselves a thousand times. They are constantly questioning what they believe in, unable to trust the words that are spoken between them. This is exemplified in the line "Say words without no meaning." Despite their reservations and doubts, the singer is unable to stay away from their partner as they are drawn to each other in a magnetic pull, described in the line "But only each other."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "For the first time" multiple times, emphasizing the idea of newfound experiences and emotions. The singer has "sworn at" their father and mother, highlighting the tension and conflict in familial relationships that can be exacerbated by romantic relationships. The line "Cutting up before it lingers" suggests a fear of getting too close to someone and being hurt, while "Must have banged beneath my fingers" implies a sense of urgency and lack of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, someone tell me why
The singer is seeking an answer for something that is bothering them.
I can't stop my heart and mind
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by their emotions and thoughts.
But only each other
The only thing that seems to provide comfort for the singer is the relationship they have with someone else.
I swore I've lost myself a thousand times
The artist has been through tough times and felt lost many times in the past.
Swore in my mind that for the first time
The artist is determined to overcome their difficulties and achieve something new.
And I don't know what to believe in
The singer is confused and uncertain about their values and beliefs.
Say words without no meaning
The person the singer is in a relationship with is not communicating honestly or with sincerity.
Throw to each other
There is a back-and-forth exchange of negative communication between the artist and the other person.
Swore at my father
The artist has had a conflict with their father and expressed anger or frustration towards him.
Cutting up before it lingers
The artist is attempting to deal with their emotions before they become overwhelming.
Must have banged beneath my fingers
The singer may have hurt themselves as a way to cope with their emotional pain.
And I always suffer
The artist is constantly struggling and experiencing pain.
Swore at my mother
The singer has had a conflict with their mother and expressed anger or frustration towards her.
And I've been on for far too long
The singer has been dealing with their struggles for a long time and is tired of it.
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.