Wolves
Makeshift Cities Lyrics
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She never asked me for help,
She's adding fuel to the fire
‘cuz she knows that everything has changed
Knows that everything has changed
So who's got the upper hand,
When it won't stay away, won't go away?
I'm giving you all I have
‘Cuz you've been running with wolves,
Talking with strangers,
Keeping your head down.
How you gonna make up your mind now?
When you gonna make up your mind?
‘Cuz I'm still waiting.
Blacked out in the middle of the night
The music's blasting,
But you can't seem to manage to grab ahold of
Those scars and the lies
And judging by your eyes
There's only one thing on her mind
So who's got the upper hand,
When it won't stay away, won't go away?
I'm giving you all I have
And I'll do anything I can
‘Cuz you've been running with wolves,
Talking with strangers,
Keeping your head down.
How you gonna make up your mind now?
When you gonna make up your mind?
‘Cuz I've been watching you
Running with wolves,
Talking with strangers,
Keeping your feet off the ground
How you gonna make up your mind now?
When you gonna make up your mind?
‘Cuz I'm still waiting.
‘Cuz you've been running with wolves,
Talking with strangers,
Keeping your head down.
How you gonna make up your mind now?
When you gonna make up your mind?
‘Cuz I've been watching you
Running with wolves,
Talking with strangers,
Keeping your feet off the ground
How you gonna make up your mind now?
When you gonna make up your mind?
‘Cuz I'm still waiting.
The lyrics of "Wolves" by Makeshift Cities portray a complicated relationship, as the singer is constantly waiting for their lover to make a decision about their future together. The song's tone is somewhat melancholic and reveals the frustration and desperation felt by the singer. The lyrics suggest that the lover is hesitant and confused about their feelings and future, running with wolves, talking with strangers, and keeping their head down, which adds fuel to the fire of their relationship.
The singer seems to be the more committed and dedicated partner as they are giving everything they can to make the relationship work. They are constantly waiting and watching for their lover to make up their mind, but it seems like their patience is wearing thin. The line, "I'm giving you all I have, And I'll do anything I can," highlights the singer's efforts to save their relationship.
The chorus repeats the lines, "‘Cuz you've been running with wolves, Talking with strangers, Keeping your head down. How you gonna make up your mind now? When you gonna make up your mind? ‘Cuz I'm still waiting." These lines convey the singer's frustration and impatience towards their lover for not making a decision about their relationship. The usage of the metaphor of "running with wolves" suggests that the lover is engaging in risky behavior, which could lead to negative consequences.
Overall, "Wolves" by Makeshift Cities is a heartfelt song that communicates the complexities of relationships and love. It emphasizes the importance of communication and commitment in a relationship and highlights the pain and frustration that come with waiting for a partner's decision.
Line by Line Meaning
From day one, she couldn't read between the lines
She never understood the underlying meaning from the beginning
She never asked me for help
She never sought any kind of assistance from anyone
She's adding fuel to the fire
She's making the situation worse by her actions
‘cuz she knows that everything has changed
She's aware that things have changed and can never go back to the way they used to be
Knows that everything has changed
She's positive everything has changed and nothing can bring back the past
So who's got the upper hand,
Who has the advantage
When it won't stay away, won't go away?
When the situation is persistent and won't change
I'm giving you all I have
I'm putting everything on the table
And I'll do anything I can
I'm willing to do whatever it takes
‘Cuz you've been running with wolves,
You've been associating with dangerous people
Talking with strangers,
You're conversing with people you don't know
Keeping your head down.
You're avoiding attention
How you gonna make up your mind now?
How are you going to decide what to do?
When you gonna make up your mind?
When will you finally make a decision?
‘Cuz I'm still waiting.
Because I'm still here waiting for you
Blacked out in the middle of the night
Passed out without knowing how
The music's blasting,
The music is very loud
But you can't seem to manage to grab ahold of
You can't seem to get a grasp on
Those scars and the lies
The physical and emotional scars and deceptions
And judging by your eyes
Based on how you look
There's only one thing on her mind
There's only one thing she's thinking about
‘Cuz I've been watching you
Because I've been monitoring your behavior
Keeping your feet off the ground
Not facing the reality of the situation
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.