After signing a contract with the Atlantic Records label Lava Records in 1994, his first major-label album, Honor Among Thieves, was issued in 1995. His second album, Misguided Roses, spawned I'll Be, a major single in 1998. Two more albums (Messenger and Far from Over) followed, but at the end of 2001, he split from Lava. In 2003 he released a collection of acoustic versions of songs both old and new called The Austin Sessions via ATC Records, a Nashville-based independent record label (at which McCain was the first artist signed following its creation in 2001). Mid-2004 saw the arrival of his first studio album in three years, entitled Scream & Whisper, which was released on another indie label, DRT Entertainment.
He has released two DVDs to date. The first was through ATC records in late 2002, called Mile Marker: Songs and Stories from the Acoustic Highway, and it consisted of interviews, live performances, and other material. The other was in late 2004, Tinsel & Tap Shoes. It was his first live concert DVD, recorded at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A new CD was released in April, 2006 titled, Lost in America. Edwin recently signed a contract with Vanguard Records. This album (#8) is said to be a true "rock 'n roll" collection.
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Wild at Heart
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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One to stay at home, the other runs free
One man to hold you, the other's long gone
Chasing the girls, laughing 'til dawn
[Chorus:]
I'm just wild at heart
This battle is raging inside
I'm wild at heart
I'm wild at heart
I can't fill this hole in my life
The bottom is endlessly deep
You're the lucky one 'cause you know who you want
And I wrestle demons alone while you sleep
[Chorus]
Love your way and the things that you say
But this loneliness creeps in my mind
I should be happy to live out this life
But it feels like I'm running out of time
[Chorus]
The song "Wild at Heart" by Edwin McCain expresses the internal conflicts of a man who wishes he could be in two places at once - living a wild life while also being committed to a significant other. The lyrics reflect a yearning for freedom, a desire to run wild, and an inability to fill a void in his life. The line "I'm just wild at heart, This battle is raging inside, This double fantasy tears me apart" encapsulates the feeling of being torn between two different lifestyles, between the desire for adventure and the need for companionship. The chorus emphasizes this feeling, as the repeated phrase "I'm wild at heart" reiterates the central theme of the song.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that, while he is envious of his partner's certainty about their relationship, he is grappling with his own demons in solitude. He is happy with his partner and what they have, but is also frustrated that he can't seem to shake the idea of a more carefree existence. The line "I should be happy to live out this life, But it feels like I'm running out of time" highlights the sense of urgency that the singer feels to find a resolution to this inner conflict.
Overall, "Wild at Heart" is a reflective and introspective song that highlights the complexity of human emotions and desires. Through its lyrics, it invites the listener to consider their own impulses and the choices they make in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wish there were two of me
I am torn between living a settled life and being wild and free
One to stay at home, the other runs free
One part of me craves stability, while the other wants to be adventurous
One man to hold you, the other's long gone
I desire to be committed to you, but part of me is drawn to be free and unattached
Chasing the girls, laughing 'til dawn
I want to live a wild and carefree life by chasing girls and partying all night
I'm just wild at heart
I am inherently restless and adventurous
This battle is raging inside
I am struggling with conflicting desires and can't seem to choose the right path
This double fantasy tears me apart
My desire for a settled life and a wild one is tearing me apart
I can't fill this hole in my life
My restlessness is leaving a void in my life that can't be filled
The bottom is endlessly deep
My inner struggle seems to have no end and is sucking me in deeper
You're the lucky one 'cause you know who you want
You have clarity in your life while I am still battling my inner demons
And I wrestle demons alone while you sleep
I am fighting a lonely battle which keeps me awake while you are sound asleep
Love your way and the things that you say
I am in love with you and cherish the things you say and do
But this loneliness creeps in my mind
Despite all the love and warmth around me, I still feel lonely and lost
I should be happy to live out this life
I have everything I need to be happy but continue to feel restless
But it feels like I'm running out of time
I'm worried that time is running out and I will never be able to find peace in my life
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