Wild Geese
The Drums Lyrics

Back in those towns, as the stars come out
As night falls, people in towns go to their homes and turn on their lights, but the singer feels like an outsider and walks alone with the trees.

I sigh with the trees and walk past the windows
The singer feels a sense of loneliness walking among the trees, and passing by the windows of the people's homes makes them feel more aware of their isolation.

And feel the cold a little more than I did
The emotional isolation is enhanced by the physical coldness of the air, making it easier for the singer to feel isolated in the environment.

More than before
The singer's emotions have amplified and intensified over time.

I put my hands inside my pockets
The singer feels a sense of comfort in putting their hands in their pockets, like a symbolic gesture of needing protection from the harshness of the world.

And wish that I were them
The singer wishes they could be like the people in the houses that have a sense of belonging and purpose in life.

But I don't know
Despite wishing to be someone else, the singer acknowledges that they don't know what it's truly like to be anyone else, and they can only be themselves.

I was so sure
The singer used to be certain of things, but now they feel more lost and unsure than ever before.

But I'm not anymore
The singer has lost their sense of sureness and clarity, and now feels more confused about life than ever before.

Unless you stay close to me
The singer needs someone to stay with them and provide emotional support through the uncertain journey of life.

Like the wild geese
The singer compares the close support needed to the wild geese that fly together in formation through difficult weather conditions.

That fly through the thunder
The wild geese fly through thunderstorms, symbolizing the challenges of life that the singer and their loved one need to face together.

Onward and upward
The wild geese show a sense of progress and determination to reach something better, exemplifying the direction in life that the singer hopes to go with their loved one.

Through the clouds
The wild geese are resilient and strong enough to fly through clouds, representing the obstacles and difficulties that the singer and their loved one will face.

Away from the rain
The wild geese aim to avoid the rain, which symbolizes negativity and problems in life that the singer and their loved one don't want to get caught up in.

And the wind that blows us down
The challenging winds represent the setbacks and difficulties that can make people feel down, but the singer and their loved one aim to stay strong through them.

When the sky turns black
The darkness symbolizes the difficult times and uncertainty in life that can feel overwhelming, but the singer and their loved one will wait for the first lights of hope and optimism to emerge.

When the wolves run back
The wolves represent the negative forces in life that can make people feel afraid and threatened, but the singer and their loved one will stay strong and wait for better times to come.

We'll just wait here for
The singer and their loved one will stay together and support each other through the tough times, waiting for the good times to come.

The first lights of morning
The new day represents a fresh start and the hope that the singer and their loved one will find something better in life together.

You and me
The singer addresses their loved one, emphasizing the importance of having someone to rely on through the ups and downs of life.

We're like those geese
The singer compares their relationship to the wild geese that fly together through the storms of life, showing the strength and resilience needed to overcome obstacles.

Out in the thunder
The thunder represents the unpredictable and scary aspects of life, but the singer and their loved one will face them together and emerge stronger and wiser.