She Wolf
GUETTA DAVID/SIA Lyrics
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A past lost in space
And where do I start?
The past and the chase
You hunted me down
Like a wolf, a predator
I felt like a deer in your lights
Hungry for that flesh of mine
But I can't compete with the she wolf who has brought me to my knees
What do you see in those yellow eyes?
'Cause I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
Did she lie in wait?
Was I bait, to pull you in?
The thrill of the kill
You feel, is a sin
I lay with the wolves, alone, it seems
I thought I was part of you
You loved me and I froze in time
Hungry for that flesh of mine
But I can't compete with the she wolf who has brought me to my knees
What do you see in those yellow eyes?
'Cause I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces (falling to pieces)
Falling to pieces (falling to pieces)
I'm falling to pieces (falling to pieces)
Falling to pieces
The song "She Wolf" by David Guetta featuring Sia is a poignant reflection on the tumultuous nature of romantic relationships that can seem so thrilling and exciting on the one hand, while also being painful and damaging on the other. The first verse opens with the singer acknowledging feelings of confusion and disorientation in the wake of a failed romance: "A shot in the dark, a past lost in space, and where do I start? The past and the chase." This sense of aimlessness and lostness is then contrasted with the image of the predator and prey from the natural world, with the singer feeling hunted and preyed upon by their former lover: "You hunted me down like a wolf, a predator. I felt like a deer in your lights."
The chorus is haunting and powerful, with Sia's voice soaring over the throbbing beat and repeating the refrain "I'm falling to pieces" in a way that is both despairing and defiant. The metaphor of the she-wolf is used to describe the irresistible allure of the former lover, but also the destructive and dangerous nature of that attraction. The singer feels unable to compete with the seductive power of the she-wolf, who has brought them to their knees and left them feeling shattered and vulnerable. The final verse is particularly evocative, with the singer wondering if they were merely bait all along, and expressing a sense of betrayal and isolation as they reflect on their time spent with the wolves: "I lay with the wolves, alone it seems. I thought I was part of you."
Overall, "She Wolf" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the complexity and pain of love and relationships. The use of natural imagery, particularly the motif of the predator and prey, adds depth and richness to the lyrics, and Sia's voice conveys the raw emotion and vulnerability of the singer in a way that is both moving and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
A shot in the dark
An uncertain and risky attempt
A past lost in space
A history that seems distant and unattainable
And where do I start?
A feeling of uncertainty about how to proceed
The past and the chase
A reference to past relationships that have created patterns of pursuit and pursuit
You hunted me down
A feeling of being pursued with aggression and intensity
Like a wolf, a predator
Comparing the pursuer to a fierce and skilled hunter
I felt like a deer in your lights
Feeling vulnerable and exposed in the face of intense pressure and attention
You loved me and I froze in time
Reacting with surprise and inaction in response to a sudden display of affection
Hungry for that flesh of mine
Desiring the artist in a physical, carnal way
But I can't compete with the she wolf who has brought me to my knees
Feeling inferior and helpless in the face of a more capable and dominant presence
What do you see in those yellow eyes?
Questioning the motives and feelings of the other person
'Cause I'm falling to pieces
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to hold oneself together
Did she lie in wait?
Wondering if the other person was intentionally setting traps or waiting for an opportunity to strike
Was I bait, to pull you in?
Feeling used or manipulated to attract the other person's attention
The thrill of the kill
Finding excitement in the pursuit and conquest of another person
You feel, is a sin
Suggesting that the other person's actions are immoral or wrong
I lay with the wolves, alone, it seems
Feeling isolated and misunderstood in one's experiences with others
I thought I was part of you
Feeling betrayed by someone who the singer believed was on the same team
I'm falling to pieces (falling to pieces)
Repeating the refrain to emphasize the feeling of falling apart
Falling to pieces (falling to pieces)
Repeating the refrain to emphasize the feeling of falling apart
I'm falling to pieces (falling to pieces)
Repeating the refrain to emphasize the feeling of falling apart
Falling to pieces
A declaration of being broken and unable to cope
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC. , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER KENNETH BRAIDE, GIORGIO TUINFORT, KATE I FURLER SIA, PIERRE DAVID GUETTA
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A shot in the dark
A past, lost in space
And where do I start?
The past and the chase
You hunted me down
Like a wolf, a predator
I felt like a deer in love lights
You loved me and I froze in time
Hungry for that flesh of mine
But I can't compete with the she wolf who has brought me to my knees
What do you see in those yellow eyes?
'Cause I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
Did she lie and wait
Was I bait, to pull you in
The thrill of the kill
You feel, is a sin
I lay with the wolves
Alone, it seems
I thought I was part of you
You loved me and I froze in time
Hungry for that flesh of mine
But I can't compete with the she wolf who has brought me to my knees
What do you see in those yellow eyes?
'Cause I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces (Falling to pieces)
Falling to pieces (Falling to pieces)
I'm falling to pieces (Falling to pieces)
Falling to pieces (Falling to pieces)
@agustinas.3247
Sia + David Guetta= The best songs
@agustinas.3247
***** Holoooo
@thefredixwtf6028
yhea is best song (^-^) ✌
@gamercat4764
Buhito_kawaii agreed
@gamercat4764
Buhito_kawaii and Sia + David Guetta= weirdest music videos
@Giso88
Ciao
@jenniferx1463
This song aged like wine. The more I listen, the more I like it.
@ottovonbasedmark
Additionally, it doesn´t get old but ripes with time
@leonhenning8370
mhhh this is a very, very good sounding wine..
@SivaxReddy
Same comment in other video