On September 22, 2009, Sea Wolf's sophomore album, White Water, White Bloom was released by Dangerbird Records. The album was produced by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Monsters of Folk, M. Ward) at his studio in Omaha.
Sea Wolf contributed a song entitled “Song of the Magpie” to the audio book for Augusten Burroughs’ book “A Wolf at the Table.” Burroughs asked Sea Wolf’s Alex Brown Church to read the book and respond with an original song.
In addition to Alex Brown Church, the other members of Sea Wolf are currently Lisa Fendelander (keyboards), Theodore Liscinski (bass), Joey Ficken (drums), Nathan Anderson (guitar), and Joyce Lee (cello).
The band's third album, Old World Romance, was released in 2012.
After fulfilling Sea Wolf's contract with the label, the band took to Kickstarter in 2013 to fund a striped-down album with simliar tones to the early days of Sea Wolf. The project was fully-funded and released to backers in May 2014. The album, Song Spells, No. 1: Cedarsmoke was released on Spotify and on seawolfmusic.com as a free-or-pay-what-you-want in July 2014. Alex Brown Church stated that there are plans for additional "Song Spells" albums.
Winter
Sea Wolf Lyrics
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Cathedral bells ringing down, branches blooming all through town
And in my ears a steady ring kept me moving towards the spring
It was a long, long cold year, but I think it's all becoming clear
I thought it through, I think I want it too
When I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
A pheasant's feather for your thoughts, I sent 'em shooting with your buck-shot
We listened for sounds out there, raised our knives out of fear
It was a long, long and cold year, but I think it's all becoming
I thought it through, I think I want it too
'Cause I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
Stepped out through the ? nights, took care in the common light
Cathedral bells ringing down, branches blooming all through town
And in our ears a steady ring kept us moving towards the spring
It was a long, long cold year, but the thaw is finally hear
I thought it through, I'm sure I want it too
And I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
I see you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
I see you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
Your emerald eyes and raven hair, in the light of winter's air
The lyrics to Sea Wolf's song, "Winter", portray the themes of renewal, rejuvenation, and hope. The singer is walking through a cold and desolate winter, but the sound of cathedral bells ringing and the sight of branches blooming in the town give him hope that spring is near. The steady ringing in his ears urges him to keep moving forward, indicating a metaphorical ringing or inner voice that guides him towards brighter days. The lyrics also suggest the singer's love interest, as he describes seeing her sitting on her chair in the light of winter's air, appreciating her beauty with her emerald eyes and raven hair.
As the song progresses, the singer sends a pheasant's feather representing his thoughts to his love interest through buck-shot. The fear of the unknown is palpable as they both listen for sounds outside and raise their knives in defense. The long and cold year symbolizes the struggles and hardships that the singer has faced, but he feels that it's all becoming clear as spring brings new beginnings.
Overall, the lyrics of "Winter" are poetic and filled with symbolism. The song captures the essence of a new beginning amidst adversity, a hope that things will get better. The singer's love interest also provides a sense of companionship on this journey towards renewal, and their connection adds a romantic sentiment to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepped out through the ? nights, took care in the common light
I ventured out into the dark, taking caution in the ordinary daylight
Cathedral bells ringing down, branches blooming all through town
The church bells were resounding, while the trees throughout the town were budding
And in my ears a steady ring kept me moving towards the spring
I heard a constant ringing that motivated me to continue until spring
It was a long, long cold year, but I think it's all becoming clear
Although it was a lengthy, harsh year, I am beginning to comprehend and make sense of it
I thought it through, I think I want it too
After much contemplation, I have decided that I desire it as well
When I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
My certainty was established through seeing you in the winter atmosphere, sitting in your chair
Came sudden like a southern wind, like Santa Ana's blowin' in
It came upon us abruptly like a wind blowing in from the south, akin to a Santa Ana wind
A pheasant's feather for your thoughts, I sent 'em shooting with your buck-shot
As an offering for your consideration, I sent pheasant feathers flying with your buckshot gun
We listened for sounds out there, raised our knives out of fear
Out of apprehension, we listened closely for any noises, and held up our knives in preparation
It was a long, long and cold year, but I think it's all becoming
Although it was a protracted, frigid year, I feel that everything is beginning to make sense
I thought it through, I think I want it too
Upon careful consideration, I am convinced that I also desire it
'Cause I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
This is due to the fact that I saw you sitting in your chair, bathed in the glow of the winter atmosphere
And in our ears a steady ring kept us moving towards the spring
We were motivated by a constant ringing in our ears as we made our way towards the spring
It was a long, long cold year, but the thaw is finally here
The year was very lengthy and cold, but the thaw has finally arrived
I thought it through, I'm sure I want it too
After careful consideration, I am confident that I want it as well
And I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
My conviction was solidified when I saw you sitting in your chair, amidst the winter illumination
I see you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
I still envision you sitting in your chair, illuminated by the winter atmosphere
Your emerald eyes and raven hair, in the light of winter's air
I remember vividly your green eyes and black hair, visible in the winter daylight
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALEX BROWN CHURCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@playlistismo
@ > Sea Wolf
🎶> Winter Windows
💿 > Leaves In The River
p > 2007
🎬︎ > Cat Solen
📃 > "Winter Windows"
prod > Phil Ek & Alex Brown Church
There is a man inside a room in the forest
He sits alone upon the chair his father left him
In the dark, in the dark, in the dark with the radio on
The voice crackles when he says that God will save you
He will take you from the lonely life you're living
If you give, if you give, if you give up on what you want
The man stands and pours himself another bourbon
He stops and watches the birds through the winter windows
And the light, and the light from the morning dew
"I thought I love you and our love would be forever
How could I hit you, the only one who ever loved me?"
Said the man, said the man to his shadow
This is the world, this is the world we live in
It's not the one I choose, but it's the one we're given
This is the world, this is the world we live in
And it's the winter windows that ends become beginnings
Yep
As a boy, he was taught he was the bad one
One that could heed the other, the protector
He will walk, he will walk, he will walk into the river
Sixty years held down by his brother
Ten years with the ghost of his father
And five years since he spoke, since he spoke to his only son
This is the world, this is the world we live in
It's not the one I choose, but it's the one we're given
This is the world, this is the world we live in
And it's the winter windows that ends become beginnings
Yes, it's the winter windows that ends become beginnings
@DANCERcow
10 years ago i found this song! What a wonderful decade of music!
@inevitablyROLO
Twilight introduced me to Sea Wolf. And I'm infinitely grateful that it did, or I may have never come across such amazing indie music. Thanks, Twilight. You have good taste. :)
@nyxiathewarrior2
This album is wonderful autumn/winter music. Sea Wolf is beautiful poetry
@xpiester333x
I heard "You're a Wolf" on the Zombieland soundtrack. So glad I did because this stuff is killer.
@terrylarkin7380
Getting regular airplay on my community radio show in York, Western Australia 😊
@yvetteclaire
It's a sparkly, dreamy song. I want to hear more of their indie folk and stuff =)
@nasrchaja4903
i wonder how many fans of SeaWolf there are in the world ??
@franciscovasquez5925
nasr chaja yeah huh i agree, this is my favorite song
@saulpena4018
Sadly ...
Not many! But here we are! Two my wife and I..great band
@lucila5466
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