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Into The Barrens
Grizfolk Lyrics
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Well, I say I'm just a lonely wolf wandering
A bit delirious
When all the trees appear the same, appear the same
Cast me away, my shadow's cold
Into the barrens where I will grow old
Well, I'm not looking for answers
The voices in my head
They echo in the wind and I begin to sway
I follow what they say
I can't see their eyes, but I hear howling through the haze
Cast me away, my shadow's cold
Into the barrens where I will grow old
Well, I'm not looking for answers
And I'm not looking for gold
Gold, gold
Cast me away, my shadow's cold
Into the barrens where I will grow old
Cast me away, my shadow's cold
Into the barrens where I will grow old
Well, I'm not looking for answers
And I'm not looking for gold
Well, I'm not looking for answers
And I'm not looking for gold
In Grizfolk's song Into the Barrens, the lyrics portray a sense of loneliness and isolation. The singer describes themselves as a "lonely wolf wandering" and feeling "delirious" in a world where everything appears the same. The verses seem to be a reflection of the singer's state of mind as they struggle with the internal voices that "echo in the wind" and cause them to "sway" and follow their direction. The chorus repeats the phrase "Cast me away, my shadow's cold, into the barrens where I will grow old" and emphasizes that the singer is not looking for answers or gold, suggesting that they are accepting their fate and willing to embrace the unknown.
The use of the metaphor of a "lonely wolf" and the idea of being cast away into the barrens where the singer will "grow old" implies a sense of resignation and a willingness to embrace one's solitary fate. The lyric "I can't see their eyes, but I hear howling through the haze" suggests that the singer is hearing the voices of the wolves that seem to guide them. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea of acceptance and a desire to let go of any desire for material wealth, while also acknowledging the cold reality of being cast away in barren lands.
Line by Line Meaning
You say I'm mysterious
You believe that I am a person of intrigue
Well, I say I'm just a lonely wolf wandering
However, I feel like I am simply a solitary figure on a journey
A bit delirious
I may be somewhat disoriented or confused
When all the trees appear the same, appear the same
This may be due to the monotony of my surroundings or lack of change in my environment
Cast me away, my shadow's cold
Banish me to a desolate place where I feel isolated
Into the barrens where I will grow old
Take me to a barren land where I will wither away and age
Well, I'm not looking for answers
I am not in search of solutions or explanations
And I'm not looking for gold
Nor am I seeking wealth or riches
The voices in my head
I hear sounds or thoughts inside my mind
They echo in the wind and I begin to sway
These thoughts or sounds reverberate in the air and cause me to move rhythmically
I follow what they say
I obey or adhere to these thoughts or sounds
I can't see their eyes, but I hear howling through the haze
Although I cannot see the source of these sounds, I can sense their presence through the mist or fog
Cast me away, my shadow's cold
Again, I implore you to leave me in a barren or secluded area
Into the barrens where I will grow old
Once more, send me to a remote, unpopulated place where I will age
Gold, gold
Repeating the word 'gold' may signify the unimportance of material possessions or suggest a yearning for something unattainable
Well, I'm not looking for answers
Once again, I emphasis that I am not seeking any solutions or explanations
And I'm not looking for gold
Nor am I searching for wealth or riches
Writer(s): Fredrik Jonas Daniel Eriksson, Adam Michael Roth, Sebastian Alexander Jun Fritze
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.