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Baltimore/Virginia-based trio Pontiak is comprised of multi-instrumentalist brothers Van (guitar, vocals), Jennings (bass, keyboards, vocals), and Lain (drums, vocals) Carney. To date, the prolific Pontiak's releases - two EPs, four full lengths ("Valley of Cats," "Maker," "Sea Voids," and "Living") and a mini-LP, "Sun on Sun" have all been self-produced slabs of guitar-based rock. The band has grown heavier with each record; "Sun on Sun" was a hybrid of classic- and stoner-rock, with songs running into 10-minute territory and extended instrumental breaks. 2009's "Maker" is even heavier, noisier, and packs a Texas-sized wallop. Both of the band's more widely-distributed records, "Sun on Sun" and "Maker," have been critically well-received.
Pontus Johansson, a Swedish artist known from the program 100 höjdare who calls himself Pontiak. He writes all his own lyrics and sings them with his very charismatic voice.
Wildfires
Pontiak Lyrics
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That you were not around
It took some time to adjust my eyes
SO I JUST WATCH THE GROUND
It took some time for my mind
To wrap itself around
That you were never coming back
And who cares about the wildfires
Controlling my mind?
I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO
Because that's how the world gets in there, too
If you can't seem to find
The will to leave me half way
I guess I'll have to take your word
And trust that you're just that way
And who cares about those wild
Things you claim to do?
I don't, I can't, I won't lie
Because [.] just for you
And who cares about the wildfires
Burning inside?
I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO
Because that's how the world gets in there, too
In Pontiak's song "Wildfires," the singer reflects on a difficult breakup and the emotions that come with it. The opening lines suggest that the breakup took some time to register for the singer, as they "adjust [their] eyes" and "just watch the ground." The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that their partner is no longer in their life, and it's a slow process that requires a lot of mental energy.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that "wildfires" are taking over the singer's mind - they are consumed with thoughts of their ex and what could have been. The singer acknowledges that these thoughts are linked to the wider world, which can push and pull our emotions in all directions. The second verse suggests that the singer is still hopeful that their partner might return, but they know they can't wait around forever. The second chorus returns to the idea that the singer feels overwhelmed by their emotions and cannot escape them, even though they understand that they are not healthy or productive.
Overall, "Wildfires" is a song about the experience of heartbreak and the intense emotions that come with it. The singer is struggling to move on from their former partner and is grappling with the impact that their feelings are having on their mental well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
It took me a minute to see
I failed to notice your absence instantly
That you were not around
You were not present by my side
It took some time to adjust my eyes
I required some moments to grasp the reality
SO I JUST WATCH THE GROUND
So I avoided paying attention to the world around me
It took some time for my mind
It required a significant amount of time for my mind
To wrap itself around
To comprehend the situation fully
That you were never coming back
You were never going to return
SO I JUST HEAD AROUND
So I aimlessly wandered around
And who cares about the wildfires
Nobody seems to care about the uncontrollable flame
Controlling my mind?
That is overpowering my thoughts?
I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO
I care about it very much
Because that's how the world gets in there, too
As it is how the outside world creeps up inside us as well
If you can't seem to find
If you cannot discover
The will to leave me half way
The motivation to abandon me midway
I guess I'll have to take your word
I suppose I'll have to believe what you say
And trust that you're just that way
And have faith that it's just your nature
And who cares about those wild
Why does anyone care about the unruly
Things you claim to do?
Actions that you assert you will perform?
I don't, I can't, I won't lie
I don't, I can't bring myself to, and I refuse to deceive
Because [.] just for you
Reasons known only to you
And who cares about the wildfires
Nobody seems to care about the uncontrollable flame
Burning inside?
That is burning within me?
I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO
I care about it very much
Because that's how the world gets in there, too
As it is how the outside world creeps up inside us as well
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.