Wolves
Brent Lamb Lyrics
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But Lord, this one beats all
The wind ain't quit for weeks now
And the drifts are ten feet tall
I been all night drivin' heifers
Closer in to lower ground
Then I spent the mornin' thinkin'
'Bout the ones the wolves pulled down
Stopped today to say goodbye
He said the bank was takin' over
The last few years were just too dry
And I promised that I'd visit
When they found a place in town
Then I spent a long time thinkin'
'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
Lord, please shine a light of hope
On those of us who fall behind
And when we stumble in the snow
Could you help us up while there's still time
Well, I don't mean to be complainin'
LordYou've always seen me through
And I know you got your reasons
For each and every thing you do
But tonight outside my window
There's a lonesome, mournful sound
And I just can't keep from thinkin'
'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
Oh Lord, keep me from bein'
The one the wolves pull down
In Brent Lamb's song Wolves, the opening lyrics set a melancholic winter scene. The singer describes a bitter January with relentless winds and ten feet snow drifts. He has been driving heifers all night closer to lower ground, an action he had to take to avoid the wolves who had been attacking his herd. As the morning breaks, he is reminded of the ones the wolves had already claimed. The sad tone of the song is further strengthened when he shares about Charlie Barton and his family who have been forced to leave their farm due to the bank's takeover. He promises to visit his friend when he has settled in their new place but is left to think about the others who have had to leave their homes due to difficult times.
The chorus of the song is a plea, asking for divine intervention for those who fall behind or stumble in the snow. The singer acknowledges that he has been blessed by God multiple times and knows that there are reasons for everything that happens in life. However, the fact that there is a mournful sound outside his window reminds him of the difficult times and the ones the wolves have taken. The song ends with a prayer to God to keep him from being the one the wolves pull down.
Overall, Wolves is a contemplative song that paints a picture of a difficult season, both literally and figuratively. The singer's struggles with the elements of nature and the challenges of life are relatable and make for a poignant listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
January's always bitter
The month of January is always harsh and difficult.
But Lord, this one beats all
This January is the toughest one I have ever faced.
The wind ain't quit for weeks now
The strong winds have been blowing for several weeks without stopping.
And the drifts are ten feet tall
The snowdrifts have piled up to a height of ten feet due to the constant wind.
I been all night drivin' heifers
I have spent the whole night moving cows to safer and lower ground.
Closer in to lower ground
I have moved the cows to a location that is safer and at a lower altitude.
Then I spent the mornin' thinkin'
After moving the cows, I spent the morning reflecting on some things.
'Bout the ones the wolves pulled down
I couldn't stop thinking about the cows that were killed by wolves.
Charlie Barton and his family
Charlie Barton along with his family.
Stopped today to say goodbye
Came to meet me today to bid farewell.
He said the bank was takin' over
Charlie said the bank was seizing their property.
The last few years were just too dry
The drought had affected their livelihood for the past few years.
And I promised that I'd visit
I gave them a promise to visit when they moved to town.
When they found a place in town
After they get land in the town.
Then I spent a long time thinkin'
I spent a long time pondering something.
'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
The cows that were killed by wolves kept coming to my mind.
Lord, please shine a light of hope
A plea to God to give hope to those struggling.
On those of us who fall behind
To help those people who are struggling to keep up.
And when we stumble in the snow
Please help us when we get stuck in snow.
Could you help us up while there's still time
Please assist us before it's too late.
Well, I don't mean to be complainin'
I'm not complaining, God.
Lord, You've always seen me through
Acknowledging God has always been there for me.
And I know you got your reasons
I understand that God operates on a higher plane and there are reasons for everything.
For each and every thing you do
For every action God takes.
But tonight outside my window
But tonight, I can hear something outside my window.
There's a lonesome, mournful sound
A sad, desolate sound can be heard.
And I just can't keep from thinkin'
I can't help but think about something.
'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
The cows killed by wolves keep running through my mind.
Oh Lord, keep me from bein'
A request to God.
The one the wolves pull down
Asking God to avoid being killed by wolves like the cows.
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Written by: Stephanie Davis
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