The Wolves
Howard Ben Lyrics

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Falling from high places, falling through lost spaces
Now that we're lonely, now that there's nowhere to go
Watching from both sides, these clock towers burning up
I lost my time here, oh, I lost my patience with it all

We lost faith in the arms of love

Oh, where you been hiding lately?

Where you been hiding from the news?
(Oh, hiding lately, hiding from the news)
Because we've been fighting lately
And we've been fighting with the wolves
(Oh, fighting lately, fighting lately)
Oh, With the wolves
Oh, With the wolves
Red tongues and hands

Oh, falling from high places, falling through lost spaces
Now that we're lonely, Now that we're so far from home
Watching from both sides, these towers been tumbling down
I lost my mind here, oh, I lost my patience with the Lord
Oh with the Lord

We lost faith in the arms of love
Oh love, love, love

Oh, where you been hiding lately?
Where you been hiding from the news?
(Oh, hiding lately, hiding from the news)
'Cause we've been fighting lately
And we've been fighting with the wolves
(Oh, fighting lately, fighting with the wolves)

Oh, with the wolves, now
Ooh, with the wolves
Red tongues and hands
Red tongues and hands

We lost faith in the arms of love

Oh, love, love, love (love, love, love)
Oh, love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Oh, love, love, love (love, love, love)

Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Oh, love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love (love, love)
Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love, love (love, love, love)

Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love, love (love, love, love)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Wolves" speak of falling from high places, feeling lost and lonely. The clock towers are burning up and the towers are tumbling down, reflecting the chaos and confusion in the world around. The singer has lost his mind and patience with it all. The chorus highlights that the world has lost faith in the arms of love and people are hiding from the news, while fighting with the wolves. The reference to the wolves is significant, as they symbolize the negative and destructive forces that surround us. The red tongues and hands suggest danger and violence.

The overall message appears to be about the current state of the world, with all its turmoil, chaos, and violence. The singer seems to be urging people to be aware of what is happening around them and to be cautious of the negative influences that they may encounter. The reference to losing faith in the arms of love probably speaks of the lack of compassion and empathy in the world today. In summary, the song appears to be a warning about the dangerous forces in the world that we must be aware of.

· The Wolves was released on June 20, 2011, and is from the album Every Kingdom.
· The chorus of the song was inspired by the growing trend of internet trolling and online hatred.
· The song is featured in the video game FIFA 12 and has also been used on shows such as Suits, Grey's Anatomy, and Reign.
· The video for the song features Ben Howard playing his guitar on a beach while a dancer performs nearby.
· The Wolves was ranked #80 on Triple J's "Hottest 100 of 2011" list.
· The song won the "Ivor Novello Award" for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2012.
· The BBC's Zane Lowe called the song "one of the most important songs of our generation".
· The song's official music video has over 26 million views on YouTube.
· Rolling Stone ranked the album that the song is from, Every Kingdom, as one of the best debut albums of 2012.
· The Wolves has been covered by countless artists, including Passenger and Walk Off The Earth.

Chords: C, G, F, Am.

Line by Line Meaning

Falling from high places, falling through lost spaces
We are falling from high places, through lost spaces.

Now that we're lonely, now that there's nowhere to go
We are lonely and have nowhere to go.

Watching from both sides, these clock towers burning up
We are watching as clock towers burn down from both sides.

I lost my time here, oh, I lost my patience with it all
I lost my time and patience here.

We lost faith in the arms of love
We no longer have faith in love.

Oh, where you been hiding lately?
Where have you been hiding?

Where you been hiding from the news?
Why are you hiding from the news?

Because we've been fighting lately
We have been fighting lately.

And we've been fighting with the wolves
We have been fighting with the wolves.

Oh, With the wolves
With the wolves.

Red tongues and hands
Their tongues and hands are red.

Now that we're lonely, Now that we're so far from home
We are lonely and so far from home.

Watching from both sides, these towers been tumbling down
We are watching as these towers are tumbling down from both sides.

I lost my mind here, oh, I lost my patience with the Lord
I lost my mind and patience with the Lord here.

Oh with the Lord
With the Lord.

We lost faith in the arms of love
We no longer have faith in love.

Oh, love, love, love
Love, love, love.

Oh, with the wolves, now
With the wolves now.

Ooh, with the wolves
With the wolves.

Red tongues and hands
Their tongues and hands are red.

Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love, love.

Love, love (love, love)
Love.

Love, love, love (love, love, love)
Love, love, love.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin John Howard

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jordanglowacki2501

7y↑139

Falling from high places, falling through lost spaces,
Now that we're lonely, now that there's nowhere to go.
Watching from both sides, these clock towers burning up,
I lost my time here, I lost my patience with it all.

And we lost faith, in the arms of love.

Where you been hiding lately, where you been hiding from the news?
Cause we've been fighting lately, we've been fighting with the wolves.
With the wolves. With the wolves.
Red tongues and hands.

Falling from high places, falling through lost spaces,
Now that we're lonely, now that we're so far from home.
Watching from both sides, these towers been tumbling down,
I lost my mind here, I lost my patience with the lord.
Oh, with the lord

And we lost faith, oh in the arms of love
(Love love love)

Where you been hiding lately, where you been hiding from the news?
Cause we've been fighting lately, we've been fighting with the wolves.
With the wolves. With the wolves.
Red tongues and hands.

Oh, we lost faith in the arms of love.
(Love love love love love love)

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All comments from YouTube:

@gemrock8777

8y↑166

These Ben Howard songs bring me back to the good old days

@yoboimichproductionsinc.2948

8y↑2

+James Collins there you are Collins! I've been looking for you in em almost every comment section !

@user-uw8ye4pi3e

3y↑6

Good old old days

@LOLWAAHH

2y↑1

Me too

@rainingmonkfish

12y↑57

Thanks Danny Macaskill, for being so inspiring on a bike and choosing this wonderful track for the video, just ordered the CD !

@billder2655

just went back and watched that video, such a classic i always think about it when this tune comes into my head

@MrLittleRedMan11

12y↑4

Ben's voice is so pure. Fantastic album, he's so creative!

@mortisrequiem2351

6y↑29

I love this guy, I love everything he does 💝

@udaykumarbr1231

Well, who doesn't haha

@tessdh9716

10y↑43

THE WHOLE ALBUM IS ABSOLUTE GOLD BUT THIS SONG IS MY FAVOURITE I THINK

@tessdh9716

10y↑12

it seems i left caps lock on unknowingly.

@Bruh-qq4mc

@lucyren504

8y↑30

This song and Noah Clouds "with handfuls of dust" Really helped me through a tough time after I lost someone close. These songs mean so much to me.

@goodboxing9590

8y↑1

u r right

@pooopontheloo1813

Thanks for sharing great music

@styloispoka1788

im with you in that painfull moment

@JesseRBakerMusic

12y↑5

Endless beauty in this song, its such a masterpiece!!!

@othmanefelin9099

Wooow 10 years ago

@TheAnonymz

12y

SO GOOD, LOVE!

@MrTylerRoss

13y↑2

not only is the audio of this video amazing so is the visuals!

@ieatjellybabiesism

12y

I'm obsessed with this song!

@JetpackTag

13y↑1

ben howard finally getting the recognition he deserves well he needs more recognition. can't believe i have listened to him for about a year now and people have only just heard of him

@wenatcheechic

11y

His voice is forever in my soul.

@NemeyethVI

11y↑4

I have no words how much I love this music!

@MikeMartinezVideos

13y

This version is absolutely AWESOME. Maybe it's because I listened to the original too much - but I love the extra strings and group singing. WE NEED THE NEW ALBUM OVER IN NORTH AMERICA PLEASE! Come on already!

@Tokikonae

13y

It truly is amazing when you give music you normally never listen to a chance. You find amazing jewels, like this beauty. Props to Danny Macaskill! Even more props to Ben Howard!

@SuperViolane

11y

Goddamn ben, what a good songwriter, my bf probably hates this but i sent it anyway, the words send messages to everyone, even people who only like reggae and dubstep XD you are a master of your trade, keep up the good work

@Marriss95

12y

One word; FANTASTIC !

@danielryan9832

18w

My dad showed me who Ben Howard was I fell in love with his music that was when I was 8 I've been listening to him since thanks dad for showing me who this legend is

@danielwiltshire1

12y↑3

i love this man! he is litteraly the guy to listen to when your down! thumbs up for his incredible talent of cheering you up and his amazing singing and everything <3

@heidiiiiiiii

I've always felt this way about his music 🎶

@elcheeserpuff

13y↑1

This is going to explode in the coming months, I can feel it. Really fantastic song that I bet is only the first of many coming from Ben Howard.

@kadenreeves988

37w

Song so good, thank you dad for showing me this man’s music

@kabombini

11y↑2

Perfeita musica, perfeito cantor! Tomara que venha logo para o Brasil!!!

@BaldGurl

13y

Fantastic song!! Love that I found you!!

@RamsayMacFarlane

12y

I first heard this on Danny MacAskill's Industrial revolutions video and now I've found Ben Howard! I also love his recent Live Lounge performance of Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe.

@ashhh1373

2y↑8

I listened to this when I went on a trip around Ireland with my dad and it annoyed him so much cause I was so obsessed with it, I was so much happier back then and this makes me feel the same way as it did when I first listened to it :)

@EarlyBirdie82

12y

I freaking love this song. I found it from that bike stunt video. This is my kind of music!

@quey75

13y↑1

This version is so beautiful ! I like listening to the evolution of your songs, I am never tired of any of them. Thank you for your music !

@Bolognog

11y

And here i was listening to this about a year ago, never thought it was going to be popular, what an amazing song. Ben Howard is my hero :)

@gaiabrookerx

12y

Can't wait to see Ben live, his voice is so beautiful!

@IrishBoyMalaysian

12y

It's musicians like Ben Howard that make you feel truly alive.

@thewoadwolf125

8y↑30

he actually writes his music Im sure it takes time to write his genius stuff.

@stevenreid1995

7y↑9

Of course he does, look outside of mainstream pop and most people do. There is some incredible talent out there if people broadened their horizons a little.

@lissyx1

12y

This song is beautiful, I love Ben he is so amazing. He deserves way more Recognition there's no autotune like most artists just a pure gorgeous voice and talent for writitng the most sensational music and lyrics. :)

@dsawse

13y↑1

its really hard to find some true talent within all the crap thats coming outa the music industry these days, but after listening to this masterpiece i believe i have found a rare, raw and pure talent. Keep it up

@paigeforbes12

11y

Love this song xx

@tbhidkanymore

12y

Saw this live last night. Was literally INCREDIBLE. Ben Howard you are going to be HUGE one day!

@Cam-gk4dk

7y↑1

I love this song so much I hope to listen to more from Ben Howard

@timeanavratyil8373

10y↑3

I can't help it, I fell in love with Ben Howard's music.

@isabellat9544

11y

He speaks to my heart. His voice, his music they put me in a better mode. They lift my spirits up. I have love for him. I know good things are coming his way.

@erikdoesburg6044

11y

I really dont understand why anyone would dislike this song, its so beautiful!

@Gottsnus

12y↑1

He really pours his soul into his voice, this is real music.

@beckysexton95

12y

loveee this song so much! x

@Blanceta

12y↑1

Ben, please, never don't stop singing!

@ashleywhite4631

9y↑3

i'm happy i found this song! it has helped a lot with my story

@LaurenBlackburn1

13y

Can't describe how much i love him and his music!

@clairelille

12y

Fantastic song and video !

@strokesanne182

12y↑1

This is one of my favorite songs of the album. I'm so happy and grateful that I met you in Amoeba, Ben Howard! You're beautiful, we need more recognition to natural singers like you! :)

@majaphilpot

13y

he sounds like a combination between damien rice, ray lamontagne, robert pattinson, james morrison, jeff buckley and james blunt. PURE TALENT.

@michellefosnaugh

11y

In jcp stores this month...customers been asking about this song even....finally pulled out shazaam and found it. Wow your stuff is amazing, Im so thankful I found you music still is amazing lost my faith for a bit

@BellaxdreamR93

11y↑5

music... its simply the sweetest music i've heard in a very long time.

@MrMbentley73

12y

Love it!

@TheJLBirch

13y↑1

Really cannot stop listening to this and a few other songs, but as soon as i wake up i want to hear it again, im constantly playing this and I know im not the only one :)

@kaydenjames7202

11y

I love him and this song.

@nataliekane1472

12y

Love this guy, where has he been all my life?? Unique voice, just beautiful.

@jordanglowacki2501

7y↑139

@Heady257

7y↑1

vielen lieben dank!! thank you very much!! ;)

@dragoon4902

Jordan Glowacki wow that must have taken a long time

@AmitThakorlovemeorhateme

I feel as if the line I lost my patience with it all should be I lost my patience with the lord

@joshualawes4834

11y

One of the best songs ever

@Ritta08

10y

Uma sonoridade q transmite calma, tranquilidade... Chill out!! ;)

@DanielMark2712

12y↑1

saw him at hackney weekend, EVERY song made me get goosebumps. hes incredible!!! so much raw emotion in his work his songs are amazing and one of those rare artists that are SOO much better live.

@livandmarf

12y

Love this song! such a tune

@simbajeje

12y

This guy is amazing!!

@wagwanbennydj6003

2y↑3

Still slaps harder than will Smith!

@kayleighevison

13y

I love this version and could listen to your voice all day! Love all of your work Ben please dont forget us fans from the start though!! ; ) Please do another uk tour soon xxx

@shaunbew270

11y

Its bands like these that revive my faith in real music. These and The Blue Collars are the two bands keeping my music belief alive. God bless real musicians.

@XcheekybeccaX

12y

This is our project in music; We have to sing it at the start of every lesson. Normally their old songs, so I'm happy. This song is amazing, I love it.

@Tuviz

13y

it's very beautiful song and I'm very glad that Danny Macaskill brought me here because without him I'll propably miss such a good music.

@lisbethhagen9232

11y

so good this music !!!

@WheresTheFunInThat

10y↑4

… the joy of finding this after 3 days of pure surfing through. well surfing/hiking/cycling/adventure times home vids, and every folksy band known to man because the "whooing" at the start was stuck in my head… and that was literally all i knew… I feel I have to play it until I go deaf in one eye

@homiecamper7897

So satisfying to find the song you've been wanting to

@robinisthecheese

13y

i actually cannot get enough of Ben Howard <3

@dugdoll3295

41w↑1

Ben Howard is in his zone and flow. I Love all his melodies and lyrics layer after layer

@rickykilmer1331

6y↑1

Man I love this. I been listening to Been Howard ever since I came across his stuff many years ago. Never gets old.

@tiajade362

12y

he's amazing!<3 well done!xxxxxxxxx

@XxDownShot63xX

11y

i love this song!THE BEST!! :)

@BrownGangstaWoman

7y↑3

This song is just....

AGH!!

AMAZING

@kat5e1

12y

so much talent its unreal!

@EDDYB31

12y

listened to his set of the hackney weekend on radio 1, all of it gave me swan mounds (goosebumps), he is a legend!

@weezer316

12y

I listen to metallica and Slayer but this man music is utterly magnificent. Whole album is utterly fantastic

@jeanalbertdefronsac7419

11y↑1

Who the hell can dislike such a masterpiece?

@MrMicko97

12y

i never heard of ben howard till i heard this on radio 1 such a great song and so catchy! im not a fan of this type of music but this is great and gets me in the mood for summer!

@marcoforno5967

8y↑4

He's a brilliant singer first time I've heard his stuff think the lyric could be red tongues in hands reminds me of José Gonzales rock on

@RFHD2023

marco forno my god i thought no one knew jose gozalez, you find him through red dead?

@CaseManDew

12y

this better hit a million views soon, Mr. Howard deserves it!

@Foxyfreeze

11y

Love this song. It's kinda like my theme song. Keep making great music :D it's never gonna get old

@leahjacobsen9194

11y

Amazing, love Ben Howard

@beintamohr1089

11y

love his videos and music...so creative, beautiful and catchy

@manzanaresjudy

11y

his voice is pure ecstasy.

@Oberon117

12y

well im glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves, iv been listening to him for years and im glad you guys know your good music from your not so great music (most chart toppers) :)

@poonabear

13y

Cant stop listening to all of his songs,,,,,,,,especially this one!

@sophiestyles8720

12y

i absolutely love ben howard, he's an amazing artist,much better than chart music,hes an inspiration. i could listen to him all day long and never get sick of him,theres something about his voice that relaxes me. hes perfect.

@Swa666aJa666a

12y

This man has a voice like an angel :)

@haech1

11y

What a great list. Would add Jacko Hooper`s ` Too Far To Sea` brilliant, another brilliant track

@nikhiljohn8834

9y↑10

Tried singing "oooohhhaaa with the wolves" many a times and failed miserably. You beauty!

@Aherre

13y

Good music is always so inspiring! great job guys.

@pranjitgoswami9917

Listened decade ago. After many years, this will remain always my favourite ❤️

@susan4822

10y

I love this song so much! Perfect

@ushiuni82

13y

Love it

@nadiramingasson

9y↑49

i just typed randomly the wolves and this came out
it's so good

@horsegirlsanne

9y↑3

That's exactly what I did... This is creepy..

@nikeraikage5318

9y↑3

Dude wtf! Thats exactly what i did!!!

@chamunda9979

13y↑1

It's amazing how an extraordinary talent such this has been hidden while unintelligent talent has been raping our minds over the past two decades.

@hellohellocalling

11y

I LOVE YOU BEN HOWARD!!! such amazing music!

@AizHussain

12y

Such a completely fresh tone of voice.

@FlorenceRose7

13y

His voice is beautiful <3

@moustachesmiley

11y

This left me speechless its so beautiful :)

@96Champ994

8y↑25

its so god damn good

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