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The Avalanches Lyrics

Lone wolf walking on the plains
A solitary figure, walking through the vast open spaces without a pack or a group of fellow travelers.

Doesn't mind the rain doesn't mind the pain
The lone wolf is impervious to the hardships and struggles of the journey, whether it's physical pain or emotional distress.

Lone wolf where are you going
An existential question for the lone wolf - what's the ultimate destination, where is the journey headed?

I thought you were supposed to be hunting
A reminder of the wolf's natural instincts and how it's failing to fulfill them in favor of a more solitary, aimless lifestyle.

You say you can only rely on yourself
The wolf's core belief that self-reliance is the only way forward, rejecting any notions of community, companionship, or dependence on others.

Are you taking care of yourself
A self-check for the wolf, whether it's truly capable of taking care of its physical, emotional and spiritual needs without any external support.

Four paws no laws
The freedom that comes with being a lone wolf, unencumbered by societal norms or authority, able to roam wherever it wants to.

Out in the wild my child
The sense of adventure and unpredictability of the natural world, with all its beauty, danger, and mysteries.

A Roaming gun out in the sun
The wolf is a metaphorical gun, wandering aimlessly under the blazing sun, disconnected from the rest of the world.

Boots on your feet in the street
The wolf's urban counterpart, perhaps a reference to a more chaotic and dangerous environment, where the lone wolf can still roam free.

You thought you were invincible
A moment of realization for the wolf that despite its self-perceived strength, it's still susceptible to weakness and vulnerability.

Now the world's gone black
The darkness and despair that often surrounds the wolf in moments of heightened realization or despair.

You say you don't need friends only bookends
The stark realization that the wolf has no real emotional connections, only a couple of symbolic objects to keep it company.

You've got no hope for a companion
The sense of hopelessness and isolation that comes with a lone wolf's existence, devoid of any deep, meaningful relationships.

Isolation mental starvation
The prolonged sense of loneliness and separation from the rest of the world that leads to mental and spiritual deprivation.

My mind is a scary place without a distraction
A candid admission by the wolf about the darker corners of its mind, and how distraction is the only escape from those thoughts.