Amanda Merdzan began playing solo in 2008 and has since supported acts such as; Eskimo Joe, Oh Mercy, Holly Throsby and Split Seconds. In 2010 she played at the WAMi (Western Australia Music Industry) Saturday Spectacular Closing Party at Amplifier Bar alongside Jebediah. 2010 also saw her play as part of the One Movement Fringe Festival.
Over the years, Merdzan has performed alongside acts such as The Tallest Man On Earth and Abbe May at The Wave Rock Weekender. She has also showcased at Canada’s largest music festival; Canadian Music Week, in 2013 alongside Emma Louise and The Falls. Her Canadian showcase was followed by two shows in New York City and a national Australian tour in April.
Merdzan released a five track EP titled ‘The Map Has Been Redrawn’ in March 2013, which has received reviews from multiple Triple J presenters along with national airplay on the station.
Merdzan's first single 'Matter' from latest EP 'Commands' was a step in a new direction for this artist, taking her sound into the electronic realm. 'Matter' received national airplay on Australian radio and reviews from various blogs.
'Commands' was released on July 25th and has since received multiple reviews and radio airplay across Australia, Ireland and the UK, including airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music as part of the BBC Introducing Mixtape.
'Commands' is available through all major online retailers and streaming services.
Howl
Amanda Merdzan Lyrics
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No city lights or engines passing by to pollute my mind like the sky back
Home.
And I could see the stars as clear as the dark corners of my heart that I'd
Been hiding in.
As the horizon speaks to the night it seems it's time for dark to leave
It's simply time.
And I'm not who I thought I was on the highway west bound
With the call now so loud that I can't ignore it's howl
No no I'm not who I thought I was
The shadows they creep across the ridge as we lift our weary feet and our
Heavy heads
And my little heart's lighter than at the start now I've set down my scars
In the red dust
And I'm not who I thought I was on the highway west bound
With the call now so loud that I can't ignore it's howl
No no I'm not who I thought I was
And I'm waking up
And I'm waking up
And I'm wolves at dusk
And I'm wolves at dusk
In the Amanda Merdzan song "Howl," the lyrics speak to a transformational journey that is both literal and personal. The singer invites the listener to follow them into the dust, a place free from the noise and pollution of city life. There, the singer has a moment of clarity and sees the stars as clearly as they see the dark corners of their fears and internal struggles, which they have been hiding from.
The second verse continues with the singer expressing that they are not who they thought they were on the highway westbound, and that they can hear a call, represented by a wolf's howl, that they cannot ignore. As the singer and the listener journey further into the dust, they both shed their heavy burdens and scars, becoming lighter and more in touch with their true selves.
The chorus is a repetition of the idea that the singer is not who they thought they were, but rather wolves at dusk, suggesting that they are now in touch with their primal, instinctual selves. The song closes with a repeated phrase of "I'm waking up," implying that the singer is in the process of discovering a new sense of self.
Overall, "Howl" is a song about breaking free from the restrictions and expectations of society and discovering one's true self. The singer emphasizes the importance of taking time and being in nature to gain clarity and healing from past traumas.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you follow us into the dust where I was waking up between my words
Come join us in a place with no distractions, where I became more aware of my own words and thoughts.
No city lights or engines passing by to pollute my mind like the sky back Home.
Without the noise of modern life, my thoughts were clear and I could see the stars clearly, just like I could see the dark corners of my heart.
And I could see the stars as clear as the dark corners of my heart that I'd Been hiding in.
Without the noise of modern life, my thoughts were clear and I could see the stars clearly, just like I could see the dark corners of my heart.
As the horizon speaks to the night it seems it's time for dark to leave It's simply time.
As the sun sets and the night begins, it feels like a time of change and renewal.
And I'm not who I thought I was on the highway west bound With the call now so loud that I can't ignore it's howl No no I'm not who I thought I was.
My journey has changed me and made me realize that I am not the person I thought I was; I can no longer ignore the call of my true nature.
The shadows they creep across the ridge as we lift our weary feet and our Heavy heads
As we continue our journey, fatigue and weariness set in and the shadows grow longer.
And my little heart's lighter than at the start now I've set down my scars In the red dust
As I leave my painful past behind and embrace my true nature, my heart feels lighter and freer.
And I'm waking up And I'm waking up And I'm wolves at dusk And I'm wolves at dusk
I am finally awakening to my true self, like wolves howling at the approaching night.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.