Wolves
Stephanie Davis Lyrics


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January's always bitter
But Lord, this one beats all
The wind ain't quit for weeks now
And the drifts are ten feet tall
I been all night drivin' heifers
Closer in to lower ground
Then I spent the mornin' thinkin'
'Bout the ones the wolves pulled down
Charlie Barton and his family
Stopped today to say goodbye
He said the bank was takin' over
The last few years were just too dry
And I promised that I'd visit
When they found a place in town
Then I spent a long time thinkin'
'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
Lord, please shine a light of hope
On those of us who fall behind
And when we stumble in the snow
Could you help us up while there's still time
Well, I don't mean to be complainin'
LordYou've always seen me through
And I know you got your reasons
For each and every thing you do
But tonight outside my window
There's a lonesome, mournful sound
And I just can't keep from thinkin'
'Bout the ones the wolves pull down




Oh Lord, keep me from bein'
The one the wolves pull down

Overall Meaning

The song "Wolves" by Stephanie Davis is a powerful and emotional story that takes place during a harsh January winter. It's about a rancher who's been working hard to save his herd from the bitter wind and snow that hasn't stopped for weeks. He spends his nights driving his heifers closer to lower ground, and his mornings thinking about the ones the wolves pulled down. He also reflects on the recent departure of his friend, Charlie Barton, who lost his family ranch due to the last few years of drought. He promises to visit Charlie in town, but can't help but think about the ones the wolves have taken.


The chorus of the song is a prayer, asking the Lord to shine a light of hope on those who fall behind and to help them up while there's still time. The rancher doesn't mean to complain, but he can hear the mournful sound of the wolves outside his window, and he can't help but feel the weight of those they've taken. He asks the Lord to keep him from being the one the wolves pull down. The entire song has a mournful, wistful feel to it that perfectly captures the bleakness of winter and the hardships faced by those who live and work on the land.


Overall, "Wolves" is a poignant song that tells a powerful story about persevering through tough times and holding onto hope when the future looks bleak. It's a song that will resonate with anyone who's faced hardship and loss, and it serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there's always a glimmer of hope to be found.


Line by Line Meaning

January's always bitter
The singer is acknowledging that January is always a harsh month to bear.


But Lord, this one beats all
This January has been especially difficult for the singer.


The wind ain't quit for weeks now
The wind has been constant for weeks and is making things more difficult.


And the drifts are ten feet tall
The snow drifts are really high and almost impossible to navigate.


I been all night drivin' heifers
The artist has been up all night driving the cows to a safer location.


Closer in to lower ground
The singer is moving the cows to lower ground where they will be safer.


Then I spent the mornin' thinkin'
After a night of hard work, the singer spent the morning thinking about other things.


'Bout the ones the wolves pulled down
The artist is reflecting on the animals that have been killed by wolves.


Charlie Barton and his family
The artist is introducing a new character.


Stopped today to say goodbye
Charlie and his family have stopped by to say goodbye to the artist.


He said the bank was takin' over
Charlie told the singer that the bank was taking over their property.


The last few years were just too dry
The area hasn't had enough rain in the last few years, making it impossible for them to make a living.


And I promised that I'd visit
The singer promises to visit Charlie and his family in town.


When they found a place in town
The family is moving to town to start a new life.


Then I spent a long time thinkin'
After Charlie and his family left, the singer was lost in thought.


'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
The artist is still thinking about the animals that have been killed by wolves.


Lord, please shine a light of hope
The artist is asking for help and guidance from a higher power.


On those of us who fall behind
The singer is asking for help for those who may be struggling or falling behind in life.


And when we stumble in the snow
The singer is asking for help when they encounter obstacles in life.


Could you help us up while there's still time
The artist is asking for help before it's too late.


Well, I don't mean to be complainin'
The artist is acknowledging that they don't want to come across as complaining.


Lord, You've always seen me through
The artist acknowledges that they have been helped in the past by a higher power.


And I know you got your reasons
The singer acknowledges that there may be a reason for their struggles, even if they don't understand it.


For each and every thing you do
The artist acknowledges that everything happens for a reason.


But tonight outside my window
The singer is describing their surroundings.


There's a lonesome, mournful sound
The singer is describing the sound they hear outside their window.


And I just can't keep from thinkin'
The singer is reflecting on what they are hearing outside their window.


'Bout the ones the wolves pull down
The artist is still thinking about the animals that have been killed by wolves.


Oh Lord, keep me from bein'
The artist is asking for help to avoid being one of the ones 'the wolves pull down'.


The one the wolves pull down
The singer is referring to being at a disadvantage or being taken down by a force greater than themselves.




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Written by: Stephanie Davis

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