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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The Woods
Reignwolf Lyrics
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Yup, I'm down
Yeah, let's do it
(Yeah)
In a vision, I've been living in another world
Dang, I'm listening and wishing maybe that I could, mmh
Don't you tell me I'm the only one
Don't you tell me I'm the only one
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods
Yeah, the lightning
Yeah, the lightning
Lightning
Yeah, lightning
Yeah, tea candles burning down after midnight
Stare at you like a deer in the headlight
Got this feeling we're not outta the woods, what?
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods
Oh, the lightning
Lightning
Yeah, the lightning
Lightning
(Ooh)
(Ooh)
(Ooh)
(Ooh)
Woke me up like it never happened
You woke me up like it never
You woke me up like it never
Woke me up like it never happened
You woke me up like it never
You woke me up like it never
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods
Yeah, I got this feeling we're not outta the woods, hey, hey
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods
Yeah, the lightning
Lightning
It's the lightning
Lightning
The song "The Woods" by Reignwolf is a powerful and riveting piece that speaks to feelings of disorientation and uncertainty. In the lines "In a vision, I've been living in another world / Dang, I'm listening and wishing maybe that I could, mmh," the singer is revealing his frustrations with feeling out of place and desiring to break free from his current reality. The repeated line "I got this feeling we're not outta the woods" further confirms that he feels trapped and unable to escape his circumstances. The theme of being lost is also reinforced through the reference to "tea candles burning down after midnight," which suggests a disorienting and confusing atmosphere.
The repetition of the word "lightning," which is intensified with each subsequent mention, adds to the song's haunting atmosphere. The way the word is drawn out helps to convey a sense of impending doom, which reinforces the feeling of being trapped. The combination of these elements creates a feeling of claustrophobia and anxiety that is both gripping and poignant.
Overall, "The Woods" is a captivating and moving song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed. Through its evocative lyrics and haunting atmosphere, the song captures the essence of what it means to be human and to struggle against the limitations of our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna try it a little straighter? Like today or?
Do you want to do things a bit differently? Maybe today?
In a vision, I've been living in another world
I've been daydreaming and it feels as if I'm living in another reality
Dang, I'm listening and wishing maybe that I could, mmh
Wow, I'm listening to this song and wishing that I were experiencing what the lyrics are describing
Don't you tell me I'm the only one
Don't act like I'm the only person going through this experience
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods
I have a sense that we're not entirely out of danger or trouble
Yeah, tea candles burning down after midnight
Small candles are burning past midnight
Stare at you like a deer in the headlight
I'm staring at you with fear and uncertainty, like a deer caught in the headlights of a car
Got this feeling we're not outta the woods, what?
I have a sense that we're not completely safe or out of harm's way, right?
Oh, the lightning
Oh, lightning
Woke me up like it never happened
I was awakened suddenly, as if what had happened before had never occurred
I got this feeling we're not outta the woods, hey, hey
I have a sense that we're not entirely out of danger or trouble, hey hey
It's the lightning
The cause of my awakening was lightning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brad Wilk, Jordan Cook
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