Simian Ghost is an alternative pop act from Sandviken/Gävle, Sweden, consis… Read Full Bio ↴Simian Ghost is an alternative pop act from Sandviken/Gävle, Sweden, consisting of Sebastian Arnström, Erik Klinga and Mathias Zachrisson. It was initiated as a recording project by Sebastian Arnström. He released one full-length album, ''Infinite Traffic Everywhere'', which was received with blog praise and excellent reviews. It topped the critics chart in Sweden and was voted record of the year by the readers at Dagensskiva.se. Six months after the release of said record he released a 7 song EP called ''Lovelorn''.

They have already shared stages with among others Mount Kimbie, SBTRKT, Niki & The Dove and Active Child.

Simian Ghost released their second full length album written by all three members of the band; Youth in early 2012 and it was met once again with great reviews. As the first Swedish act since ABBA they got a lead review in The Times and The Gurdian has called it "an early contender for the album of the year".

Wolf Girl
Simian Ghost Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

And I bow my head, politely
I am embrace your cautious ways ever so lightly
My arm around your waist is
Just another smart accessory to blend in
I wanna run but I cannot do it, I don't know if its the drugs or your body moving.
I wanna run but I cannot do it, I don't know if its the
drugs or your body moving.
I wanna run but I cannot do it,

your to close in for the kill, with the pack approving
I can see it in your eyes when we are dancing
Wolf girl, wolf girl
Oh, my arm around your waist is
Just another smart accessory to blend in
I wanna run but I cannot do it, I don't know if its the drugs or your body moving.

drugs or your body moving.
I wanna run but I cannot do it,
your to close in for the kill, with the pack approving
I can see it in your eyes when we are dancing
Wolf girl, wolf girl
Wolf girl, I feel so strange
I'm following your scent
I'm yours in every way, and the art no longer safe
Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa,
Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa
Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa,
Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa

Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa,
Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa

Overall Meaning

The song "Wolf Girl" by Simian Ghost seems to be about a guy who is entranced by a girl who he describes as a "wolf girl." He feels strange and unable to resist her, as if she has some sort of power over him. He wants to run away from her, but cannot do it because he is too close in for the "kill." It's not entirely clear what the "kill" refers to, but it could be interpreted as a metaphor for falling in love - he knows he should run away, but he can't help himself because he is under her spell.

The guy in the song seems to be aware that he is just a pawn to the girl and her pack, and he paints a picture of himself as someone who is just trying to blend in by putting his arm around her waist. He is aware that he is just an accessory to her, but he cannot help but be drawn in by her. He is conflicted because he is not sure if it's the drugs or her body that is making him feel this way.

Overall, "Wolf Girl" seems to be a song about the power that someone can have over another person, and the sometimes-conflicting desires to run away and to stay close to them. The lyrics are evocative and poetic, and the music has a dreamlike quality that adds to the feeling of being under someone's spell.

Line by Line Meaning

And I bow my head, politely
I am showing you respect and attentiveness in my actions.

I am embrace your cautious ways ever so lightly
I am accepting of your careful behavior and showing a gentle understanding of it.

My arm around your waist is
My physical touch towards you is just a means of fitting in with the crowd.

Just another smart accessory to blend in
My actions towards you are just a strategic way to blend in with others and not stand out.

I wanna run but I cannot do it, I don't know if its the drugs or your body moving.
I wish I could escape this situation, but I am unsure if it is due to the influence of drugs or your alluring presence.

I wanna run but I cannot do it,
I really want to leave but there is something holding me back.

your to close in for the kill, with the pack approving
You are too close to me and seemingly getting approval from others to take advantage of me.

I can see it in your eyes when we are dancing
I can tell from the way you look at me when we are dancing that there is something predatory about your intentions.

Wolf girl, wolf girl
I see you as a predator, specifically a wolf, because of your predatory behavior towards me.

Oh, my arm around your waist is
Again, my physical touch towards you is simply a way of blending in, nothing more.

Just another smart accessory to blend in
My actions towards you serve no true purpose other than to help me avoid standing out.

Wolf girl, I feel so strange
Your behavior towards me is causing me to feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

I'm following your scent
I am being drawn in by your behavior and instincts, much like an animal following a scent.

I'm yours in every way, and the art no longer safe
You have captivated me in such a powerful way that I am losing myself, and I fear for my safety.

Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa,
I repeatedly refer to you as a wolf to emphasize my fear and unease towards you.

Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa
Again, I use 'wolf girl' to emphasize a sense of danger and fear towards you.

Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa,
One more time, I refer to you as a wolf to further emphasize my discomfort and concern about your intent towards me.

Wolf girl, haaa, wolf girl, haaa
Once again, I use 'wolf girl' to drive home my sense of unease and fear towards you.

Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS