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Keep The Wolves Away
Uncle Lucius Lyrics


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Took my first breath, where the muddy Brazos, spills into the gulf of Mexico
Where the skyline's colored by chemical plants, t'put bread on the table of the working man
Where the working man does his best to provide, safety and shelter for kids and a wife
Givin' a little of his soul every day, making over time to keep the wolves away

Well I was barely thirteen when the company man, tried to dig my daddy's grave
It happened on a French owned tanker ship, spilling poison into Galveston Bay
Where the liquid fire filled his lungs and his eyes, silenced any mortal cries
Cold and the grip of death stinging pain, he fought like hell to keep the wolves away

For the next few years dad was sick as a dog, but he made a recovery just to spite the odds
Settlement came and we moved out of town, where the sky isn't heavy with refinery clouds
Yeah he's still alive he's doing good he's in his fifties
But the moneys running out, and he's pinching for pennies
So I'm goin' for broke with every song I play, 'cause now it's my turn to keep the wolves away

Overall Meaning

The song Keep The Wolves Away by Uncle Lucius is a powerful representation of life in the Gulf Coast of Texas. The lyrics describe the working-class struggle in a part of the country dominated by petrochemical plants, and how these men are willing to sacrifice their bodies and souls to provide for their families.


The first verse speaks of the Brazos River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico, and how the skyline is dominated by chemical plants which provide jobs for the working man. The emphasis on the "working man" and his efforts to provide for his family is reiterated throughout the song, and demonstrates the hard-hitting reality of life in industrial America.


The second verse tells the story of the singer's father, who fell ill due to exposure to hazardous chemicals on a French-owned ship in Galveston Bay. Despite having to fight for his life, he managed to survive and provide for his family. The final lines of the song show an urgency in the singer to succeed in the music industry, so that he can continue to provide for his family and "keep the wolves away."


Overall, the song is a poignant tribute to the struggles of the working-class in the Gulf Coast of Texas, and highlights the importance of family, hard work and determination in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Took my first breath, where the muddy Brazos, spills into the gulf of Mexico
I was born in a place near the Brazos River, which is known for being muddy, and it connects to the Gulf of Mexico.


Where the skyline's colored by chemical plants, t'put bread on the table of the working man
The view of the city is dominated by factories that produce chemicals, but they provide employment to support the working class people.


Where the working man does his best to provide, safety and shelter for kids and a wife
Despite the challenges, the working man tries his hardest to provide a safe home and protection for his family.


Givin' a little of his soul every day, making over time to keep the wolves away
The working man sacrifices his own well-being every day, sometimes working overtime, to protect his loved ones from hardships and danger.


Well I was barely thirteen when the company man, tried to dig my daddy's grave
When I was just a young teenager, a man from the company tried to harm my father in a way that could have killed him.


It happened on a French owned tanker ship, spilling poison into Galveston Bay
The incident occurred on a ship owned by a French company, which caused a toxic spill in Galveston Bay.


Where the liquid fire filled his lungs and his eyes, silenced any mortal cries
The dangerous chemicals filled my father's body, causing immense pain and making it impossible for him to ask for help.


Cold and the grip of death stinging pain, he fought like hell to keep the wolves away
Despite being close to death, my father fought bravely to survive and protect his family from harm.


For the next few years dad was sick as a dog, but he made a recovery just to spite the odds
My father was very ill for several years, but he managed to recover despite the low chances of survival.


Settlement came and we moved out of town, where the sky isn't heavy with refinery clouds
After receiving compensation, we left the town where the factories polluted the air and moved to a cleaner place.


Yeah he's still alive he's doing good he's in his fifties
My father is still alive and doing well, in his fifties now.


But the moneys running out, and he's pinching for pennies
However, we are running out of money and struggling to make ends meet.


So I'm goin' for broke with every song I play, 'cause now it's my turn to keep the wolves away
Therefore, I am putting everything into my music, because it's my turn to protect my family from the hardships of life.




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Written by: Kevin O'Neil Galloway

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@jackk8093

I just buried my father yesterday. He always kept the wolves away. His last few months of battling cancer I tried to keep the wolves away best I could. Iā€™m sorry I couldnā€™t do more. I love you dad.

@brentmullavey6408

Keep on brother

@stone126969

They canā€™t touch him now brotherā€¦my condolences

@duncanm2465

Hang in there, just know you're loved! I feel your pain.

@dr.knockers

Talk to him....he is listening!

@wango556

Those arenā€™t wolves. Thatā€™s the most high bringingā€™ us home. Be proud you were chosen as the escort. Keep your head up, itā€™s the only thing we are guaranteed in life.

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@stephaniewoodhouse1416

Iā€™ve been a single mom for 14 yearā€™s and my daughter is 14 my son is 12. Iā€™m a concrete finisher in the union. I work so hard to provide for my kidā€™s. Went through cancer a year ago still went to work pouring and finishing concrete sick as a dog. Thank you God for healing me. Iā€™m still here at 35years old still working like a man being mom and dad.

@larrymcintyre5693

Hang in there girl. Somewhere out there, there is a man that will make you his world. Iā€™m not saying that you need one to support you, but just to love you.

@Dogdaysut

You are true hero\ in today world. God bless

@ryanhurley2656

Im also a finisher, good things will come your way no doubt. Only thing you can do is keep moving forward through the fire. God bless

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