In late 2011, guitarist/vocalist Jordan Cook moved to Seattle, Washington, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he was introduced to David "Stitch" Rapaport and Joseph Braley from the band The Mothers Anger. Cook formed the band Reignwolf and invited Rapaport and Braley to join him.
In August 2013, after more than a full year of non-stop touring, the band released their first single, "Are You Satisfied?", the same day they performed at Lollapalooza. Later that year, they announced they had been selected as the direct support act on Black Sabbath's 2014 North American tour. Two more singles followed ("In the Dark" and "Lonely Sunday"), and Reignwolf was declared one of "10 New Artists You Need to Know" by Rolling Stone in January 2014.
The band played their final show of the year on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2014, at The Showbox in Seattle. In 2015, Reignwolf signed with Stardog Records under the Republic/UMG umbrella and went into the studio to write and record their debut album. During that time, they appeared in the episode "What Would Phil Do?" of Cameron Crowe's Showtime series Roadies.
Released on February 1, 2019, "Black and Red" was the first single from "Hear Me Out", which came out on March 1, 2019. On June 17, 2022, Reignwolf released the single "The Woods" with Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk.
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Son of a Gun
Reignwolf Lyrics
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Some of us don't go far
All the while look for something else
And no matter what you did
Something
You don't know how it feels baby
Son of a gun
Oh he's wearing me down
Well overgrown but was the only one
Before you know it you're everyone else
Something
You don't know how it feels baby
What are we doing?
We're disappearing
God get me out of this town
Son of a gun
Son of a gun
(Ooh)
What are we doing?
We're disappearing
God get me out of this town
There's something out there
Made up of somewhere
Don't leave me off where I'll never be found
Get me out of this town
Son of a gun
The lyrics of "Son of a Gun" by Reignwolf suggest that some people are content with their lives and stay in one place, while others relentlessly search for purpose, that eludes them regardless of their efforts. The line "All the while look for something else, and no matter what you did something" suggests the singer is frustrated with his efforts to find purpose, possibly in a romantic relationship. The phrase "Son of a Gun" could be a reference to the unpredictable nature of life, how some people seem to have it all figured out while others struggle.
The lyrics also highlight the conflicting desires of wanting to explore and escape the familiar trappings of small-town life, while also fearing what lies beyond. The lines "What are we doing? We're disappearing God get me out of this town" suggest a longing to escape, but with a sense of hesitation and uncertainty. The urgency in the singer's voice, pleading to be "Get(me) out of this town," emphasizes the sense of desperation to leave the confines of small-town life and search for something more.
Overall, "Son of a Gun" is a song about the search for meaning and purpose, the pull between familiarity and the desire to explore, and the frustration and desperation that comes with feeling stuck in one place.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of us go our ways
Some of us choose our own path in life and go in a direction different from others.
Some of us don't go far
Some of us don't venture out of our comfort zones or don't progress as much as others in life.
All the while look for something else
While we are living our lives, we constantly yearn for something more, something that we may not have yet.
And no matter what you did
No matter what you try to achieve or how hard you work for it, some things may forever be out of reach.
Something
There is an unknown element or desire that we all have, but may not be able to identify or articulate.
You don't know how it feels baby
No one can truly understand how it feels unless they experience the same thing themselves.
Son of a gun
A phrase used to express surprise or admiration, or to refer to a person who is charming or impressive (in this case, could be referring to someone who is alluring but also causing trouble or heartache).
Darling he's wearing my down
This person is causing emotional exhaustion or stress on the singer, wearing them out emotionally.
Oh he's wearing me down
Reiterating the emotional exhaustion caused by this person.
Well overgrown but was the only one
This person may have had some flaws or issues, but they were the only one who stood out or made the singer feel a certain way.
Before you know it you're everyone else
When you try to fit in or conform to what others want, you can sometimes lose yourself and become just like everyone else, losing your uniqueness or individuality.
What are we doing?
Expressing confusion or frustration with the current situation, questioning the direction or purpose of our lives.
We're disappearing
Feeling like we are fading away or becoming insignificant as time goes on.
God get me out of this town
A plea for escape from a place or situation that is suffocating or limiting.
There's something out there
There is a possibility for something better or more fulfilling in the world.
Made up of somewhere
This possibility is out there, but its exact location or form is unknown.
Don't leave me off where I'll never be found
Hope that they will find this elusive thing and not be stuck in a place of despair or loneliness forever.
Son of a gun
Repeated exclamation of surprise or admiration, or referring to someone who is causing trouble or heartache (reiterated).
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Cook, Matthew Hales
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