In 2004 Wolfmother began appearing at several high profile music events, such as Homebake and the Big Day Out. They also released their debut self-titled EP through Modular Recordings.
In 2005 the band made their way to Los Angeles, working alongside producer Dave Sardy (of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Marilyn Manson, and Oasis fame) to record their self-titled debut album, released in October 2005.
In 2006 Wolfmother dominated the Australian Recording Industry Association awards (ARIAs), taking Best Breakthrough Album, Best Rock Album, and Best Group.
In August 2008, after headlining the Splendour in the Grass festival in Byron Bay, Australia, bass/keyboard player Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskett resigned, leaving just singer/guitarist Andrew Stockdale. Andrew planned to find new musicians before recording another album.
From February 2009 the new line up appeared in two secret gigs under the name Whitefeather. The band officially consists of Dave Atkins on drums, Ian Peres on bass and organ, and Aidan Nemeth as the surprise fourth member and a new guitarist. The new line up's first album, Cosmic Egg, was released in 2009.
Now drummer Dave Atkins has decided to leave the band to spend more time at home with his family; he will be temporarily be replaced by The Mooney Suzuki and Har Mar Superstar drummer Will Rockwell-Scott.
Woman
Wolfmother Lyrics
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You know you're a woman
You got to be a woman
I got the feeling of love
When you're, you're talking to me
You see right through me
I got the feeling of love
She's a woman
You know what I mean
You better listen
Listen to me, yeah
She's gonna set you free, yeah, yeah
You're kinda looking at me
Like I've got to set you free
I can't be nobody
You're kinda looking at me
Like I've got to set you free
I can't be nobody
She's a woman
You know what I mean
You better listen
Listen to me, yeah
She's gonna set you free, yeah, yeah
Woman
You know you're a woman
You got to be a woman
I got the feeling of love
When you're, you're talkin' to me
You see right through me
I got the feeling of love
She's a woman
You know what I mean
You better listen
Listen to me, yeah
She's gonna set you free, yeah, yeah
The lyrics of Wolfmother's song "Woman" are classic rock'n'roll, straightforward and to the point. The song is a tribute to the power and allure of women, capturing the essence of female energy and sexuality. The chorus repeats "She's a woman, you know what I mean" in a confident and almost boastful tone, as if the singer is saying, "I have this woman, and you wish you had her too."
The main theme of the song is the feeling of love and desire that women can evoke in men. The lyrics suggest that the singer has met a woman who has an irresistible hold on him, and he is powerless to resist her charms. He describes how she sees right through him when she talks to him, and he feels the power of her love. The lyrics seem to be about the thrill of the chase, the excitement of a new relationship, and the power dynamic between men and women.
Despite the song being written in 2005, it has been compared to classic rock anthems of the 70s, with its driving guitar riffs and wailing vocals. The song's straightforward rock sound and catchy chorus made it a hit, and it remains one of the band's most popular songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman
Addressing a woman as the central subject of the song.
You know you're a woman
Acknowledging the woman's identity and femininity.
You got to be a woman
Highlighting the strength and resilience required to be a woman.
I got the feeling of love
Expressing the feeling of attraction towards the woman.
When you're, you're talking to me
Referencing the woman's conversation and communication skills.
You see right through me
Implying the woman is smart and able to see beyond the surface level.
She's a woman
Reasserting the woman's role as the subject of the song.
You know what I mean
Inviting the listener to understand and relate to the musician's feelings.
You better listen
Warning that the message is important and needs to be heard.
Listen to me, yeah
Reiterating the need for the listener's attention.
She's gonna set you free, yeah, yeah
Implying that the woman is powerful enough to liberate the listener from their troubles.
You're kinda looking at me
Observing the listener's attitude and behavior towards the woman.
Like I've got to set you free
Suggesting that the listener is asking for help and guidance from the musician.
I can't be nobody
Declaring the musician's independence and individuality.
She's a woman
Reiterating the importance of the woman as the song's subject.
Woman
Repeating the opening line to emphasize the importance of the woman figure.
You know you're a woman
Reasserting the woman's identity.
You got to be a woman
Affirming the woman's strength and resilience once again.
I got the feeling of love
Reiterating the musician's attraction and affection towards the woman.
When you're, you're talkin' to me
Emphasizing the importance of communication in the relationship between the musician and the woman.
You see right through me
Reiterating the woman's intelligence and ability to understand the musician's feelings and thoughts.
She's a woman
Finalizing the song's focus on the powerful and intriguing woman figure.
You know what I mean
Concluding the song with a final appeal to the listener's understanding and relating to the song's message.
You better listen
Final warning and reasserting the message's importance for the listener to take seriously.
Listen to me, yeah
Final reiteration of the need for the listener's attention before the song ends.
She's gonna set you free, yeah, yeah
Final conclusion with a powerful statement of the woman's ability to liberate the listener from their struggles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew James Stockdale, Christopher James Ross, Myles Heskett
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