He began experimenting with sound and four-track recording at the age of 11, eventually building an arsenal of instruments that included junk-shop organs and a home-built theremin. At the age of 14 he joined the pop-art collective Minty, a venture that caught the eyes and ears of Fat Cat Records, which went on to supply the youth with a computer and mixing tools for aid in his newfound audio experimentation. He left home at the age of 16 and formed Maison Crimineaux with his friend Fanny, which eventually found its way to France where the noisy duo played a show attended by electronic maestro Kristian Robinson (aka Capitol K), who went on to release Wolf's lauded 2003 debut. With Lycanthropy reaching number 39 in the NME's top LPs of the year, as well as receiving critical acclaim throughout Europe and America, Wolf decided to study composition at the Trinity College Music Conservatoire.
The results of that endeavor can be heard on his 2005 release Wind in the Wires, a dark collection of moody British folk and chamber pop with a chilly laptop sheen.
Wolf released his third album, and the first on a major label, The Magic Position, in February 2007. A concept album on the theme of love, the majority of it was written after the end of a long term intimate relationship. It featured collaborations with Marianne Faithfull and Edward Larrikin of Larrikin Love.
His fourth album, The Bachelor, was originally supposed to be part of a double album called Battle (the other disc was to be called The Conqueror). It was released on 1 June 2009. Guest musicians included Atari Teenage Riot's Alec Empire, actress Tilda Swinton, folk musician Eliza Carthy and avant-garde electronic pioneer Matthew Herbert.
Wolf's fifth album, Lupercalia, was released on 20 June 2011 by Hideout, a subsidiary of Mercury Records. Songfacts explains that the album title refers to the fertility and love festival which the ancient Romans celebrated between February 13-15 (the predecessor to Valentine's Day).
His latest release is a double album entitled Sundark and Riverlight, celebrating Wolf's 10 years as a recording artist. The album features acoustic re-recordings of songs from throughout his career, as well as previously unheard tracks.
The Future
Patrick Wolf Lyrics
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Kissing chlorine in the swimming pool
Out of fuel, at the Phoenix Motel
I slept alone again that night
And sweet dreams of Mother Ireland
And Father Albion
Sweet dream that you'll come near
And the threshold appears
And I am carrying you over, carrying you over
You come near
I see my future clear
And the threshold appears
And I am carrying you over, carrying you over
Into the hallway of our new home
Chaos outside
But I've got you back
We've got our own paradise
And we are private worlds away from
Public eyes
I say I love you more than my life
Truth completely
You come near
I see my future clear
And the threshold appears
And I am carrying you over, carrying you over.
You come near
I see my future clear
And the threshold appears
And I am carrying you over, carrying me over
Into the best days of the rest of our lives
Into the future
(Carrying you over, carrying you over)
Into the future
Carrying me over
The lyrics to Patrick Wolf's song The Future explore themes of longing, nostalgia, and hope for a better future. The first two lines, "Summer in San Francisco/Kissing chlorine in the swimming pool," suggest a sense of carefree joy and adventure, but are quickly followed by the more melancholic "Out of fuel, at the Phoenix Motel/I slept alone again that night." This juxtaposition of excitement and disappointment creates a sense of longing for something more.
The chorus, "Sweet dream that you'll come near/I see my future clear/And the threshold appears/And I am carrying you over," reinforces this sense of hope and anticipation for a brighter future. The singer is visualizing a future where they are with someone they love, and is determined to make it happen. The imagery of carrying someone over a threshold suggests a new beginning, a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer in San Francisco
The start of the song sets the scene of a romantic summer in San Francisco
Kissing chlorine in the swimming pool
The singer recalls a moment of intimacy with his lover, who he was kissing in a chlorine-filled swimming pool
Out of fuel, at the Phoenix Motel
The singer paints a picture of a difficult moment, where he is stranded out of fuel at a motel called Phoenix
I slept alone again that night
The singer reveals that he spent the night alone, implying that his lover wasn't there by his side
And sweet dreams of Mother Ireland
The singer reminisces about his home country of Ireland, which he associates with sweet dreams
And Father Albion
The singer thinks about England, which he refers to as the father of Albion
Sweet dream that you'll come near
The singer expresses his desire for his lover to come back to him, and to be close again
I see my future clear
The singer is optimistic about his future with his lover, and sees it very clearly
And the threshold appears
The singer suggests that he and his lover are at a crossroads, and that a new chapter is beginning
And I am carrying you over, carrying you over
The singer is willing to carry his lover with him into the new chapter of their lives, indicating his commitment to their relationship
Into the hallway of our new home
The singer imagines moving into a new home with his lover and starting a fresh chapter in their relationship
Chaos outside
The singer acknowledges that there is chaos in the world outside of their relationship
But I've got you back
Despite the chaos, the singer takes comfort in the fact that he has his lover's support
We've got our own paradise
The singer and his lover create their own paradise, away from the public eye
And we are private worlds away from public eyes
The singer expresses how the intimacy between him and his lover feels like they're both living in a private world, away from the scrutiny of the public eye
I say I love you more than my life
The singer reaffirms his love for his lover, stating that he loves them more than anything in the world
Truth completely
The singer emphasizes that his statement is truthful and complete, leaving no room for doubt
Into the best days of the rest of our lives
The singer imagines a bright future for him and his lover, full of happy memories and experiences
Into the future (Carrying you over, carrying you over)
The singer is ready to move forward with his lover and is committed to helping them on their journey together
Into the future
Carrying me over
The singer is referring to himself as he thinks about him being carried through the future, implying that his lover will be there for him as well
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Written by: PATRICK WOLF
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Claudia Albescu
The days
Passing days
I see the steeple
And trace to the spire
And the sun set
Deep in regret
Phoenix in final fire
And the time stops
Rush hour traffic slows
And my heart starts
Beating this dark
Through old flesh and cold bone
And I long to be carried on
Just once to be lifted strong
Out of the loneliness
And the emptiness
Of the days
The days
Passing days
Days
I remember I had your love once
Seized my body whole
And in our first dance
I thought by chance
God had matched my soul
But time brought its travelling
Its distance and solitude
And in that travelling
My self-damaging
I took my love far, far from you
But don't you
Long to be carried on
Once more I could lift you strong
Out of the loneliness
And the emptiness
Of the days
Passing days
Passing days
Days
Tell me
Have we gone too far?
Or did we get too close?
You've no father
I've no son
But when we come ghost
I promise I will meet you
I will meet you
At the end of the days
The days
Passing days
Won't you meet me at the end of the days?
Fevien Kay Floreta
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The instrumental part always give me goosebumps.
Claudia Albescu
The days
Passing days
I see the steeple
And trace to the spire
And the sun set
Deep in regret
Phoenix in final fire
And the time stops
Rush hour traffic slows
And my heart starts
Beating this dark
Through old flesh and cold bone
And I long to be carried on
Just once to be lifted strong
Out of the loneliness
And the emptiness
Of the days
The days
Passing days
Days
I remember I had your love once
Seized my body whole
And in our first dance
I thought by chance
God had matched my soul
But time brought its travelling
Its distance and solitude
And in that travelling
My self-damaging
I took my love far, far from you
But don't you
Long to be carried on
Once more I could lift you strong
Out of the loneliness
And the emptiness
Of the days
Passing days
Passing days
Days
Tell me
Have we gone too far?
Or did we get too close?
You've no father
I've no son
But when we come ghost
I promise I will meet you
I will meet you
At the end of the days
The days
Passing days
Won't you meet me at the end of the days?
Jeanne Lucas
Thank you.
skyavalanche
So Thoughtful of you 💗
saumar
Sometimes the music is enought, without words
Brenda Phillips
Best song, Best singer, in the Whole World
jscott23
Awww... That last part made me realise this song is about a father grieving his son.
Robin Butler
What a great song, and voice singing it! Heard it for the first time today, watching God’s Own Country and had to Shazam it. Love this song! ❤️
Henk-Jan Van Dommelen
Such a beautiful song and a beautiful movie!
Lonnie Appleby
Just watched in alone on Christmas Eve, and it absolutely warmed my heart. My best straight friend dropped me like we never existed when a new gay couple moved in up the street. I absolutely felt Gheorghe’s pain.