WOLF
Mystery Lyrics


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You know the reasons for my sorrow
For it's all because of you
I'm here sifting through the wreckage
And I'm wondering what to do

A child learning all the notions
Of a world hostile and cruel
He turns to mother in devotion
To find out she's left him too
And there's not much he can do...

It's such a waste of time
Why do I always have to come to you
To save my life?
Moonlight night
Howling wolves are running after me
Not far behind

Young man climbing up the ladder
Of this social rendez-vous
Halfway, he gives a girl a flower
And right then becomes a fool

Our faith is trapped beneath the surface
But the light keeps shinning through
For love that set things into motion
Has become so evil too
And there's not much we can do

Seems you can read my mind
Why do I always have to come to you
To save my life?
Moonlight night
Howling wolves are running after me
Not far behind

You know the reasons for my sorrow
For it's all because of you
And it's coming back to you

It's such a waste of time
Why do I always have to run to you
To save my life?
Moonlight night




Howling wolves are running after me
Not far behind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mystery's song "Wolf" delve into the themes of loss, abandonment, and facing personal demons. The opening lines state, "You know the reasons for my sorrow, for it's all because of you. I'm here sifting through the wreckage, and I'm wondering what to do." The sentiment here is that the singer is feeling the weight of their troubles and is unsure of how to move forward. It is suggested that the reasons for the singer's despair are due to someone else's actions, the cause of which is not clear.


The next verse is about a child learning about the cruelty of the world, but in seeking comfort from their mother, finds that she has left them as well. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for how one can feel alone and helpless in the face of overwhelming circumstances. The chorus "It's such a waste of time. Why do I always have to come to you to save my life?" implies that the singer has tried to seek help from this person before and is disappointed that they have to continue to rely on them.


The second verse follows a young man who has climbed up the social ladder and gives a girl a flower, only to be made a fool by putting his faith in love. The lines "For love that set things into motion has become so evil too, and there's not much we can do" suggest that love can have both positive and negative results, and sometimes those negative outcomes cannot be prevented. The coinciding chorus furthers the sentiment of helplessness, with the moonlight and howling wolves representing the inescapable and dangerous nature of the situation.


Overall, "Wolf" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on various aspects of personal turmoil and finding oneself in dire situations.


Line by Line Meaning

You know the reasons for my sorrow
You are the cause of all my pain


For it's all because of you
You are solely responsible for my misery


I'm here sifting through the wreckage
I am struggling to cope with the aftermath of our relationship


And I'm wondering what to do
I am lost and unsure of how to move forward


A child learning all the notions
An innocent child trying to understand the ways of the world


Of a world hostile and cruel
A world that can be harsh and unforgiving


He turns to mother in devotion
He seeks comfort and guidance from his mother


To find out she's left him too
Only to discover that his source of support has abandoned him as well


And there's not much he can do...
He is left feeling helpless and alone


It's such a waste of time
It feels pointless and futile


Why do I always have to come to you
Why do I have to rely on you for help?


To save my life?
To rescue me from my struggles and pain


Moonlight night
The calm and beauty of a night illuminated by the moon


Howling wolves are running after me
I am being chased and threatened by danger


Not far behind
The danger is quickly approaching


Young man climbing up the ladder
A man trying to climb the ranks in society


Of this social rendez-vous
In the midst of a social gathering


Halfway, he gives a girl a flower
He makes a romantic gesture towards a woman halfway through the event


And right then becomes a fool
However, his foolishness is immediately revealed


Our faith is trapped beneath the surface
Our belief and trust is hidden and suppressed


But the light keeps shining through
Despite the darkness, there is still hope and goodness


For love that set things into motion
The power of love that initiated everything


Has become so evil too
However, this love has also caused harm and negativity


And there's not much we can do
We feel helpless and unable to change the situation


Seems you can read my mind
It appears that you know my thoughts and feelings


Why do I always have to come to you
Why do I constantly rely on you for help?


To save my life?
To rescue me from my struggles and pain


And it's coming back to you
The consequences of your actions are returning to you


Why do I always have to run to you
Why must I always turn to you for assistance?


Not far behind
The danger is still present and approaching




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Comments from YouTube:

Paulo César Da Silva Borges

Gosto muito dessa banda, lindo

Michael Keudel

Killer bass groove.

Anthony Tabura

I really really, like this band and song quite a bit..
I remember when I first heard it I was
Of course
know what this means heal

akiraquette18

Venez en France plus souvent.... S'IL VOUS PLAIT !

Phil Progfan

I thought this track was on the album One Among the Living, released in 2010.

Ric Levine

A GREAT song...and...isn't Wolf from the One Among the Living album??

Michael Keudel

it is.

Marcel

on se voit le 22 mars 2019 à Québec

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