A mixture of jiving mpc beats, alongside a myriad of effected keys, guitar, bass and cello is set off by an overlay of soulful female and male vocals.
Soft rolling noise and catchy melodies makes for many formats of ethereal sound scapes with a draw string of gyrating drops that pulls all together to form a collection of loose structured ‘move your mind and feet’ pop songs.
Feral
Elder Island Lyrics
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In the night
They're coming
For you and only you
And I say I don't wanna know
Reaching out
Closer
Draw closer to the house
Playing at the wild house
Running through the garden
Stealing from your neighbors
Feral, feral, feral, feral
Staring out the window
Talking in the mirror
Waving at the devil
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
And how d'you do?
If it's bad
Close your eyes
Too young
Too young to understand
And I say I don't wanna, open mouth
Swarming out
No rules
No rules in this house
And I say I don't wanna go
Watching what's forbidden
Creeping into your dreams
Keeping it all hidden
Did you, did you, were you, were you
Staring out the window
Talking in the mirror
Waving at the devil
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
Playing at the wild house
Running through the garden
Stealing from your neighbors
Feral, feral, feral, feral
Laying up the table
No one here to tell you
No one tries to tame you
Do you, do you, do you remember how we knew
Remember what we used to do
Remember how we knew
Remember how we knew
The song "Feral" by Elder Island tells a story of childhood innocence, rebellion, and curiosity. The first verse talks about a creeping feeling of danger as something unknown approaches in the night, which is set up to be a metaphor for the dangerous lure of exploring forbidden territory. The chorus speaks of being "feral" and wild, breaking rules, and acting out against authority. The second verse delves deeper into this idea, invoking the imagery of staring out of windows, talking in mirrors, and waving at the devil - all symbols of exploring the darker side of humanity. The final verse speaks of remembering the freedom and chaos of youth, and how it felt to be untouched by the constraints of the world.
The lyrics capture a feeling of nostalgia for a time when life was simpler, but also a sense of danger that comes along with exploring the unknown. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, while the repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the idea of returning to primal instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up
Starting to become aware
In the night
During the darkness
They're coming
Something is approaching
For you and only you
Targeting specifically you
And I say I don't wanna know
Refusing to acknowledge this situation
Reaching out
Extending oneself
Closer
Towards something
Draw closer to the house
Moving towards a particular structure
And I say I don't wanna know
Refusing to acknowledge this situation (again)
Playing at the wild house
Messing around in an untamed environment
Running through the garden
Moving quickly through a natural space
Stealing from your neighbors
Taking what belongs to others
Feral, feral, feral, feral
Wild and untamed
Staring out the window
Gazing intently outside
Talking in the mirror
Speaking to oneself
Waving at the devil
Acknowledging something evil
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
Greeting the evil presence multiple times
And how d'you do?
Asking the devil how it is
If it's bad
In case it's negative
Close your eyes
Shut out the surroundings
Too young
Inexperienced and naive
Too young to understand
Not capable of comprehending the situation
And I say I don't wanna, open mouth
Refusing to accept the reality (with an open mouth)
Swarming out
Bursting out
No rules
Zero regulations
No rules in this house
Lack of any guidelines in this abode
And I say I don't wanna go
Refusing to participate in this setting
Watching what's forbidden
Observing what is not allowed
Creeping into your dreams
Entering your subconscious gradually
Keeping it all hidden
Concealing everything
Did you, did you, were you, were you
Inquiring about the previous situation
Laying up the table
Prepping the table for a meal
No one here to tell you
Nobody to instruct you
No one tries to tame you
Nobody bothers to domesticate you
Do you, do you, do you remember how we knew
Asking if there is any memory of the past
Remember what we used to do
Recalling what was done before
Remember how we knew
Recalling how we figured things out before
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: David Peter Troy Havard, Kathlin Kennard Sargent, Luke Thornton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tom Aughton
This music reconnects me with part of my soul I thought had died.
Nick Stovey
This video looks like it was a lot of fun to make!
Another great track by Elder Island, one of the best kept secrets in music, but surely not for long!
Lewis Mudzamba
Literally learnt bass guitar to you guys. Please keep going. PLEASE.
claudywest
cuteness
Kaila B
I love her voice
piroschka bari
Wonderful! I NEED A LONG VERSION. GET NOT ENOUGH made my Day truly.
juvelyn talenscout
Your delivery is fantastic which really separates you and makes you stand out from your peers. 👏👏👏👏
RiRi X
So unique !!! Love it 💗
Gabriel Phoenix
This video is absolute genius.
Amba Aradam
Fantastic! Love that cello in the background