Mo Kheir and Joe Pascoe met while studying architecture at university in 2007. They joined Brandon Black two years later at a local music jam night. They began as a bedroom-producing act, covering tracks they liked, and performing at open mic nights.
"Revolution" was the first single that attracted attention online. The track earned praise from MTV Iggy in the United States and was subsequently included in United States TV show 90210. No Wyld released their debut album, Preface, on 29 June 2012. The band played at the Loft at Q Theatre to celebrate the release. The band attracted the interest of major sponsors like Red Bull, who included them in a major campaign. In August 2013 they began recording their first EP, Abstract, at Red Bull Studios.
The track "Odyssey" was used in a commercial for McDonald's during Sochi 2014, and later included in the soundtrack for NHL 15, Madden NFL 16 and Need for Speed. "Odyssey" was also featured in the pregame video played before the West Virginia University Mountaineers football team took the field for home games during the 2015 season. In addition, "Let Me Know" was included in the soundtrack for FIFA 16. This song also appeared in EA Sports game, FIFA 17 with "Justfayu" featuring KAMAU.
Odyssey
No Wyld Lyrics
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Going back alone
Nowhere's left
Lost my home
Living, sleeping in the zone
Places where the dark is from
Going back alone
Never going back alone
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Living for my money
Funny how you nevver found me, homie
Know me as a quiet lonely rapper
With a sharpened mind
Lined up at the barber
Father talking bout
There was a lotta trouble
Humble, rumble
Fall and fumble
Bless the old times
Waited for the money
Cars, houses
Prenups and divorces
Clean up, call that showbiz
Is this really worth fighting for?
Yeah, when I'm selling tours
Going back alone
Going back alone
No one's left, lost my home
Living, sleeping in the zone
Places where the dark is from
Going back alone
Never going back alone
Living, sleeping in the zone
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Never gonna go wrong with this one
You're dealing with a reckless mind
If you're not here to help me
Don't waste my fucking time
Hold up
Get up
No luck cause I feel I gotta fall sometimes
But I fight on my feet in the street for the dream
Oh lord, gotta live nine lives
Young rapper, no silver platter
Stop your stutter boy, smooth as butter
Frozen runner on a track made longer
By a verse that's sharp and a hook made stronger
I find I gotta work more, fight more, learn more
Boy I'll never change my mind
Grind till I'm through this, move these losers
I'll never hit rewind
Never going back alone
Going back alone
No one's left, lost my home
Living, sleeping in the zone
Places where the dark is from
Going back alone
Never going back alone
Living, sleeping in the zone
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Always on my own
Living in the zone
Always on my own
Living in the zone
I'm always on my own
I'm always on my own
I'm always on my own
I'm always on my own
Never going back alone
Going back alone
No one's left, lost my home
Living, sleeping in the zone
Places where the dark is from
Going back alone
Never going back alone
Living, sleeping in the zone
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Never going back alone
Going back alone
No one's left, lost my home
Living, sleeping in the zone
Places where the dark is from
Going back alone
Never going back alone
Living, sleeping in the zone
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
Whisper to me quietly
Tell me where's the action
Fear lives inside of me
Move in no direction
The lyrics to No Wyld's song Odyssey are about a person who has lost their home and is now living in a state of constant fear and uncertainty. The singer is always on their own and is haunted by the darkness that surrounds them. They are searching for purpose and direction, but fear grips them and they are unable to move forward. The lyrics refer to both internal struggles (fear and uncertainty) and external struggles (losing a home). The singer is seeking guidance (whisper to me quietly, tell me where's the action) but is only met with silence.
The chorus highlights the sense of isolation and loneliness that the singer feels. They have lost their home and have nowhere to go. They are living in a state of limbo, representing the "zone" that they are confined to. The singer is "never going back alone" but is also "always on my own", indicating their desire to connect with others, but also their difficulty in doing so.
Overall, the song's theme is about the struggles of life and the journey to find purpose and connection. It highlights the fear and uncertainty that can come with loss, while acknowledging the importance of resilience and the will to fight on.
Line by Line Meaning
Never going back alone
I won't return to where I was before without someone else.
Going back alone
I refuse to go back to my previous state by myself.
Nowhere's left
I have nothing and nowhere to go.
Lost my home
I don't have a place to call home anymore.
Living, sleeping in the zone
I am surviving by sleeping in places where it is dangerous and dark.
Places where the dark is from
The locations where I am sleeping are where danger and uncertainty exist.
Whisper to me quietly
Speak to me in a hushed tone.
Tell me where's the action
Let me know where the excitement and activity are happening.
Fear lives inside of me
I am scared and uncertain about my future.
Move in no direction
I am aimlessly wandering without a sense of purpose or direction.
Living for my money
I am only focused on making money to survive.
Funny how you never found me, homie
It's ironic how my friend has not been able to locate me.
Know me as a quiet lonely rapper
People identify me as a solitary and introverted musician.
With a sharpened mind
Despite my isolation, I am always mentally active and alert.
Lined up at the barber
I am waiting for my turn at the barbershop.
Father talking bout there was a lotta trouble
My dad is telling me about the challenges he faced.
Humble, rumble, fall and fumble
I am humbled by my difficulties and have stumbled in the past.
Bless the old times
I am grateful for the good memories I have.
Waited for the money, cars, houses
I have been patient in order to acquire wealth and possessions.
Prenups and divorces
Even rich people experience legal issues related to marriage and separation.
Clean up, call that showbiz
The process of fixing problems in the entertainment industry is referred to as "clean up".
Is this really worth fighting for?
I am unsure if the effort is worth the reward.
Yeah, when I'm selling tours
I am motivated to continue working when I experience success on tour.
Never gonna go wrong with this one
I am confident that what I am about to do is the right decision.
You're dealing with a reckless mind
I am impulsive and not always making the best choices.
If you're not here to help me
I don't want to waste my time with someone who won't support me.
Don't waste my fucking time
I am frustrated with people who are not useful to me.
Hold up, Get up
I am stopping what I am doing and preparing to move forward.
No luck cause I feel I gotta fall sometimes
I know that failure is inevitable and I accept it.
But I fight on my feet in the street for the dream
I am determined to keep working hard for my goals.
Oh lord, gotta live nine lives
I feel like I need to live multiple lives to experience everything I want to.
Young rapper, no silver platter
I am a young musician who has not had anything handed to me easily.
Stop your stutter boy, smooth as butter
I am telling someone to speak more confidently and smoothly.
Frozen runner on a track made longer
I am working hard but it feels like the path to success is never-ending.
By a verse that's sharp and a hook made stronger
My musical abilities are getting better and my voice is becoming more powerful.
I find I gotta work more, fight more, learn more
I acknowledge that I need to constantly improve and be diligent.
Boy I'll never change my mind
I am convinced of my path and will continue to pursue it.
Grind till I'm through this, move these losers
I will keep working hard until I succeed and block out negative people.
I'll never hit rewind
I don't want to relive the past.
Always on my own
I am used to being alone.
I'm always on my own
I am consistently independent.
Writer(s): Mo Kheir, Brandon Nigri, Joe Pascoe
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@drifter4276
No matter where we all heard this from: Madden, Need For Speed, NHL, a random search on youtube or fans of No Wyld
Let’s all appreciate this gem together
@6S3
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@Shootinballs1628
it came on nfs?
@denizozantatar
@@Shootinballs1628 It's in NFS (2016)
@Shootinballs1628
@@denizozantatar never heard of the music in that game
@denizozantatar
@@Shootinballs1628 I usually hear it in the garage, didn't hear it as much on the world tbh
@L30GH05TDUD3
This song is like a decade old at this point, and yet still feels and hits as hard as if it were a new song. Always a nice song to vibe in NFS ‘15 in the garage modding my cars. This song is just that incredible! 🔥
@nachoturley
2:28 gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
@NoWyldMusic
this is why we do it
@TheRY4N100
The Wyld Much Respect.