"We grew up in neighboring cities in the province of Ostrobothnia, in the Swedish-speaking parts of Finland, before we moved to the southern part of the country," Henry says of himself and Jessika. "We were both in bands as teenagers, and we met occasionally at concerts and through friends. But it wasn't until 2004, when Le Futur Pompiste and Cats on Fire toured together in Sweden, that we got to know each other better." Recently, Jessika has been touring with Cats, and she also appears on The Province Complains.
Into the Wilderness
Burning Hearts Lyrics
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I am returning to that nightmare
Life and death are given a different meaning
in grizzly kingdom above the treeline where the permafrost's growing deeper
I could never climb those mountains, I could never be
sleeping safely under the same stars as timothy
Into the wilderness away from the loneliness
You walked with the foxes dancing 'round your feet they followed you to the last sleep
You walked with the foxes dancing 'round your feet they followed you into your dreams
and they followed you Into the wilderness away from the lonelyness
The animal with the strongest paw
mixed friends with prey - it's nature's law
I could never climb those mountains, I could never be
sleeping safely under the same stars as timothy
Into the wilderness away from the loneliness
The lyrics of "Into the Wilderness" by Burning Hearts are a reflection of a person’s returning to a place that is both beautiful and treacherous - the Alaskan tundra. The opening line of the song brings to mind the harsh landscape of Alaska, where wild bears roam freely. The persona describes returning to a “nightmare” place, suggesting that the experience is not an easy one. Life and death have a different meaning in this grizzly kingdom, as the permafrost grows deeper and the treeline thins out. The second verse also reiterates this theme, painting a picture of the intense isolation that Alaskan wilderness can cause. Climbing mountains is an impossible task, and it’s clear that survival in this setting is no small feat.
The chorus conveys the loneliness of the experience, and how the relationship with the animals of the Alaskan wilderness can offer some solace. The foxes that once danced around Timothy’s feet and followed him to his last sleep now follow the persona into their dreams. The reference to Timothy could be to someone who was once alive and thrived in the Alaska wilderness but has since passed away. By referring to him, the persona honors his memory while also acknowledging his fearlessness and resilience while living in such a challenging environment. The song ends with the chorus repeating the same sentiment expressed in the first chorus - that it is better to be in the wilderness, away from loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
The Alaskan tundra and the wild bears
I am returning to a dangerous and unpredictable place in Alaska where the tundra is vast and the wild bears roam free.
Life and death are given a different meaning
Survival takes on a new level of significance in this harsh environment where death is ever present.
in grizzly kingdom above the treeline where the permafrost's growing deeper
This is the land of the grizzly bear. It is a realm of extreme cold, with frozen soil that is always becoming harder and harder.
I could never climb those mountains, I could never be sleeping safely under the same stars as timothy
I am aware of my limitations and acknowledge that I am not capable of navigating the rough terrain, nor am I able to feel secure like Timothy did in his sleeping arrangements.
Into the wilderness away from the loneliness
I choose to brave the wilderness in isolation, as the loneliness there is more preferable to me than the emptiness found in civilization.
You walked with the foxes dancing 'round your feet they followed you to the last sleep
You lived your life among the wild creatures, so when you passed on, even the animals showed their respect by accompanying you until your final rest.
You walked with the foxes dancing 'round your feet they followed you into your dreams and they followed you... into the wilderness away from the loneliness
In life and in death, the companionship of animals comes with me into the wilderness, and it feels less lonely as a result.
The animal with the strongest paw mixed friends with prey - it's nature's law
The law of nature dictates that the strongest animal will be successful, even if it leads to mixed relationships between predator and prey.
Into the wilderness away from the loneliness
I venture forth into the wilderness where I may be alone, but I am surrounded by the splendor of nature and its creatures.
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lymantria_
I've been obsessed with this song for 10 years, thank you for existing ♥
@thapelokgaje4080
13 years later and the man who this song was written about is still remembered. RIP Timothy Treadwell : 1957 - 2003
@squishmusic
I wrote a comment 8yrs ago. This song has never left my brain. Its a PERFECT pop song. Simples. 11/10
@moondude7
Dear oh ear I'm back again to when I was 29 years old starring at the Black Sea sitting from a rock and listening to this on my ipod
@iAkis4
Timothy Treadwell (born Timothy William Dexter; April 29, 1957 – October 5, 2003) was an American bear enthusiast, environmentalist, documentary filmmaker, and founder of the bear-protection organization Grizzly People. He lived among grizzly bears of Katmai National Park in Alaska for 13 summers. At the end of his 13th summer in the park, in 2003, he and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were killed and almost fully eaten by a 28-year-old brown bear, whose stomach was later found to contain human remains and clothing...
@Snelhestt
I've been listening to this song for over 1.5 years and it just doesn't get old. Not many songs do that.
@megaheikkosignaali8230
7 years and status quo. Perfect song. I will never be tired of this. Some things are absolution.
@QuyCoryQuach
Has anyone noticed how songs don't fade out anymore? Such a beautiful detail.
@KanwarAnand
Can't sleep at 5.58 AM and this has been my song of the day (yesterday) and I'm here to see if Youtube will help me discover more of this beauty. I liked this song so much I actually bought it off iTunes, that basically almost never happens.
@shakemeshakeme
+spaceydecember 6:07 here