Wolves
Fire and Whistle Theory Lyrics
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Hungry for the kill then the blood will stop
Flowing through the veins froze in such a shock
Witness violence and people run in flocks
My lost soul ventures on its own
I've been told not one life can grow
In the cold no I'm not alone
I know
Led them all astray poison left to rot
Holes inside the brain don't you wanna stop
Driving them insane with a single drop
My lost soul ventures on its own
I've been told not one life can grow
In the cold no I'm not alone
I know
Feel my patience running thin
The culmination of my sins
When the shadow closes in
Won't shut my eyes and let it win
Lo' its time, hear machines breathing
Something's nigh, no one else sees it
Recognize, evil walks free
My soul shall remain right here
Desperate they cling to hollow lies
Fed to them through the shiny lights
Give away all control I will be right here
I'll be right here
When the wolves descend from the mountaintop
Hungry for the kill then the blood will stop
The song Wolves by Fire and Whistle Theory is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the brutal reality of nature when wolves descend from the mountaintop to hunt, kill and satiate their hunger. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "When the Wolves descend from the mountaintop, Hungry for the kill then the blood will stop" which creates a sense of dread and unease.
In the verses, the lyrics explore the themes of loss, isolation, and desperation. The singer of the song seems to have lost everything and is venturing on his own with a lost soul. He has made some grave mistakes which seem to be catching up to him, and the shadows are closing in. He refuses to give up and let it win, but his patience is running thin as he witnesses the violence and falsity around him.
The song is a powerful commentary on the brutal nature of life and the fact that wolves do not discriminate when it comes to their prey. The sense of isolation and the feeling of being hunted is timeless, and the lyrics of the song echo the feeling that many individuals feel when facing their own demons. The raw emotion and the powerful vocals add to the immersive nature of the song, making it a personal and haunting experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
When the Wolves descend from the mountaintop
As danger approaches, wolves move down from their habitat on the mountain towards the people on the ground.
Hungry for the kill then the blood will stop
If wolves succeed in killing their prey, the prey's blood will stop flowing.
Flowing through the veins froze in such a shock
The experience of shock can cause the blood in the veins to stop moving.
Witness violence and people run in flocks
When people see violence, they tend to run away in groups.
My lost soul ventures on its own
The singer's soul feels lost and alone.
I've been told not one life can grow
Someone has told the singer that life cannot flourish in certain conditions.
In the cold no I'm not alone
Although the singer is alone, they are not alone in experiencing difficulty.
Took the innocent from the lives they sought
Someone or something has taken innocent people away from the lives they wanted to live.
Led them all astray poison left to rot
The innocent people were led down a bad path and now they are suffering the consequences.
Holes inside the brain don't you wanna stop
Mental illness is like having holes in the brain and it is difficult to cope.
Driving them insane with a single drop
One little thing can push someone over the edge and send them spiraling into madness.
Feel my patience running thin
The singer is losing their ability to stay calm and wait.
The culmination of my sins
All of the wrong choices the singer has made have led them to this point.
When the shadow closes in
Danger is approaching and the singer can feel it getting closer.
Won't shut my eyes and let it win
Despite the urge to close their eyes and ignore the situation, the singer will not do so.
Lo' its time, hear machines breathing
The arrival of machines can be heard and it is time to face them.
Something's nigh, no one else sees it
Danger is approaching but nobody else seems to notice or care.
Recognize, evil walks free
The singer acknowledges that evil is present in the world and that it is not always punished.
My soul shall remain right here
Despite everything going on, the singer is determined to stay where they are.
Desperate they cling to hollow lies
Others are desperate and holding onto false beliefs in their attempt to cope with the situation.
Fed to them through the shiny lights
These false beliefs are perpetuated through TV and other media.
Give away all control I will be right here
Instead of giving in to a sense of powerlessness, the singer is choosing to stay grounded and aware.
I'll be right here
The singer will remain vigilant and present, refusing to back down from danger.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ethan Thompson, Jake Bell, John Rieth, Phillip Gonzales
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeanmckay6386
Loved it! Another brilliant one!!
@GizmosBushEscapes
Woohoo. Absolutely fantastic. Guns a blazing F.A.W.T
@sunnycoast62
Great song guys!!
@_DJGravity
Go Tom...this song is the first one IV heard and I am very impressed with how good this band as a whole are...going to listen to all of the tracks👍👍