1) Mammals is Aust… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name, including:
1) Mammals is Australian singer-songwriter Guy Brown;
2) Mammals is a recording alias of progressive house duo Bernd Johnen and Veit Ostkamp who also record as Lesson in Love.
3) A math rock band from Beijing.
1) Mammals is the folk project by Sydney-born singer-songwriter Guy Brown. His recognizably soft vocals combine with his love of subtle instrumentation, generating a warm and ambient folk vibe. Suffering from depression and anxiety many sleepless nights have been accompanied by Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley - influences present through out ‘Mammals’ flowing nature.
2) Mammals is a recording alias of progressive house duo Bernd Johnen and Veit Ostkamp who also record as Lesson in Love.
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Mammals Lyrics
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And you can leave you bed and sheets as they are
Steps around let's leave around the gate
She's been waiting for you as your eyes awake
and so have I
Smoke the haze I remember just a call
And sitting on the street just watching cars
And senses just a tangle and it's all torn
and so am I
and so am I
Suddenly aware I'm a fool
and steps just marginal
and from the window pane lays a band
and you don't even know I'm there
The lyrics to "Wolf" by Mammals paint a picture of someone being beckoned to leave their comfortable life and venture out into the unknown. The beginning of the song sets the stage with the line "Sonny pack your bags we're going out" indicating that someone is being asked to leave their home or routine behind. The next line "And you can leave your bed and sheets as they are" reinforces the idea that they are leaving in a hurry or without much preparation. The urgency of the situation is heightened by the line "She's been waiting for you as your eyes awake, and so have I" making it clear that they are running away from something or someone.
The next verse seems to be a flashback to a time when the singer was sitting in the street and smoking while watching cars go by. The line "The dark beneath your eyelids chokes my throat, and senses just a tangle and it's all torn, and so am I" suggests that something happened which caused a sense of disarray or confusion. It is unclear what that event was, but it seems to have left the singer feeling disoriented and possibly disconnected from reality.
The final verse gives an indication of who might be calling out to Sonny. The line "and from the window pane lays a band, and you don't even know I'm there" suggests that someone is standing outside of a window, possibly a musician, and that they are watching Sonny leave without acknowledging their presence. This line gives an air of sadness or regret, suggesting that the singer may be leaving behind someone they care about, but feel they have no choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Sonny pack your bags we're going out
Sonny, get ready to leave! We're stepping out.
And you can leave your bed and sheets as they are
You don't have to clean up your room, let's just go.
Steps around let's leave around the gate
We'll take a walk and leave through the gate.
She's been waiting for you as your eyes awake
Someone has been waiting for you eagerly and is excited to see you.
and so have I
I have also been waiting for you and am happy to be going with you.
Smoke the haze I remember just a call
I recall the moment I was smoking and got a call or message.
And sitting on the street just watching cars
I was sitting by the road observing the cars pass by.
The dark beneath your eyelids chokes my throat
When I see your dark under-eye circles, it makes me feel suffocated and choked.
And senses just a tangle and it's all torn
My senses are all mixed up and I feel confused.
and so am I
I feel the same way, I'm also confused.
Suddenly aware I'm a fool
I realize I've been foolish in some way.
and steps just marginal
My efforts and progress feel limited and insignificant.
and from the window pane lays a band
From the window, I can see a band or strip of something.
and you don't even know I'm there
You're not aware of my presence or what I'm feeling right now.
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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