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Wolves
Cottonwood Firing Squad Lyrics
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When I was young
I lived among the wolves
Every neck I wrung
It was never good enough
And every ounce of blood I drew
Holding candles up to you
In the midst of my defeat
I spread my ashes like disease
And carry on
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Won't you set me free
The devil set a fire in my soul
When I was young
I walked among the bulls
I would never run
I wasn't afraid of anyone
And every ounce of me
Feared every ounce of you
If I fall asleep may the breeze carry my dreams
Let it wash me clean
While you rip at the seams
And carry on
I'll set you free
Set you free
I'll set you free
I'll set you free
Set you free
I'll set you free
The devil set a fire in my soul
When I was young
I lived among the wolves
When I was young
If I fall asleep may the breeze carry my dreams
In the midst of my defeat
I'll spread my ashes like disease
And carry on
Set me free
Set me free
Won't you set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Won't you set me free
The devil set a fire in my soul
When I was young
The lyrics to Wolves by Cottonwood Firing Squad are reflective of the inner turmoil and struggles that the singer has faced in their past. They begin by admitting that the devil has set a fire in their soul since they were young. This fire is the metaphorical representation of the negative thoughts and emotions that consume the singer. The singer then talks about how they lived among the wolves and would wring their necks, implying that they were a part of a violent and dangerous lifestyle. The reference to holding candles up to you could be interpreted in two ways. It could suggest that the singer was trying to impress someone, possibly a romantic interest, by being violent or it could imply that they were trying to seek forgiveness from a higher power or authority figure.
The second verse talks about the singer walking among the bulls, indicating that they were fearless and unafraid. However, they were also cautious of those around them as every ounce of them feared every ounce of you. The chorus talks about setting each other free, possibly indicating that they were caught up in a toxic relationship that they both needed to break away from. The third verse repeats the first, emphasizing the fact that the devil set a fire in the singer's soul.
Overall, the meaning of the song appears to be about self-destructive tendencies, wanting to be set free from a dangerous and dysfunctional relationship, and facing the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the devil set a fire in my soul
When I was young
From a young age, I harbored a destructive energy which felt like it was instilled within me by a diabolical force.
I lived among the wolves
Every neck I wrung
It was never good enough
And every ounce of blood I drew
Holding candles up to you
I existed within a society of fierce competition and aggression, always striving to be the best and constantly proving my worth to those in power.
If I fall asleep may the breeze carry my dreams
In the midst of my defeat
I spread my ashes like disease
And carry on
If I fail in my endeavors, I will still persevere and leave behind a legacy of destruction and chaos.
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Won't you set me free
I long for liberation from the chains of my own destructive impulses and the societal pressures which fuel them.
I walked among the bulls
I would never run
I wasn't afraid of anyone
And every ounce of me
Feared every ounce of you
As I grew older, I began to display the same aggressive tendencies as those around me, but my fear of the consequences of my actions never wavered.
Let it wash me clean
While you rip at the seams
And carry on
I'll set you free
Set you free
I'll set you free
Even as I am torn apart by my own inner turmoil, I seek to release those around me from the same toxic cycle of competition and aggression.
If I fall asleep may the breeze carry my dreams
In the midst of my defeat
I'll spread my ashes like disease
And carry on
Despite any setbacks or failures, I will continue to spread my destructive impulses to those I encounter.
Set me free
Set me free
Won't you set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Won't you set me free
Once again, I plead for the freedom to break free of the societal chains which drive me towards destruction.
I lived among the wolves
When I was young
In my youth, I was immersed in a culture of aggression and competition, and it has followed me through life.
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mei Mercury
on Blue Genes.
All this time that I've spent wasting time
In my head
I look back then let go
All this time that I've spent racking lines
In my head
Let you know where to find out
We'll be fine 'cause we ain't wasting no more time
All them ghost that you claim to know
Will they come back to haunt you
Oh if they come back to haunt you
We'll be fine 'cause we ain't wasting no more time
And we don't have to feel alone
And we don't have to feel alone
We don't have to feel alone