Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
Wishing Well
Slaves Lyrics
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Looking for something new
It doesn't matter if you're taken, no
Cause they'll take you
Everybody's on a hunt
Looking for something nice
It doesn't matter 'bout your strategy, no
It's just a roll of the dice
I fell down a wishing well
I fell down a wishing well
I fell down a wishing well
Straight down to hell
Everybody's on their own
Looking for some place to go
It doesn't matter 'bout the money in your pocket
You don't need money down below
It doesn't matter if she's hot
Cause everybody's fucking cold
Live your life, live it quickly
Cause everybody's getting old
I fell down a wishing well
I fell down a wishing well
I fell down a wishing well
Straight down to hell
Straight to hell
Straight down to hell
Everybody's on the prowl
Looking for something new
It doesn't matter if you're taken, no
Cause they'll take you
The lyrics to Slaves's song "Wishing Well" depict the idea of people always searching for something new or exciting, regardless of the consequences. The song starts off by highlighting the fact that everybody is constantly on the hunt, looking for something nice and fresh without strategizing or considering their available options. They will take whatever they can find, even if it means taking something or someone that doesn't belong to them. The chorus then speaks of falling down a wishing well and straight to hell, suggesting that perhaps this lust for something new or exciting can lead individuals down a dangerous path.
The second verse emphasizes the fact that everyone is on their own journey, looking for a place to go, and it doesn't matter how much money one has or how attractive someone is. Everyone is cold, and time is limited, so it is important to live life to the fullest before it's too late. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song reinforces the idea that this quest for something new or exciting can often have negative consequences.
Overall, "Wishing Well" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of constantly searching for something new or fresh without considering the consequences. It highlights the idea that people will often take whatever they can find, even if it's not theirs to take, and that this can lead to painful experiences or consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's on the prowl
Everyone is actively searching for something
Looking for something new
Seeking novelty, adventure, or excitement
It doesn't matter if you're taken, no
Cause they'll take you
Others may disregard your relationship status and still pursue you
Everybody's on a hunt
Looking for something nice
People are striving to find something valuable or pleasing
It doesn't matter 'bout your strategy, no
It's just a roll of the dice
Luck and chance often determine the outcome more than careful planning or strategy
I fell down a wishing well
I fell down a wishing well
I fell down a wishing well
Straight down to hell
The singer experienced a significant downfall or failure
Everybody's on their own
Looking for some place to go
Each person is responsible for their own direction and future
It doesn't matter 'bout the money in your pocket
You don't need money down below
Money is of little value in the ultimate scheme of things
It doesn't matter if she's hot
Cause everybody's fucking cold
Attractiveness or physical beauty may not bring happiness or fulfillment
Live your life, live it quickly
Cause everybody's getting old
Time is precious and fleeting, so make the most of the present
Straight to hell
Straight down to hell
The singer is emphasizing the depth of their negative experience or situation
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.