A full collaborative effort between St. Louis doom metal misfits, The Lion'… Read Full Bio ↴A full collaborative effort between St. Louis doom metal misfits, The Lion's Daughter, and somber folk ensemble/fellow St. Louis occupants, Indian Blanket, the initial idea was to create just one special song together, however through an enormous outpouring of creativity, musical chemistry, and perhaps some support from Jim Beam and various forms of earthbound psychedelics, what was prearranged as one track mushroomed into a full LP with both bands stepping far beyond their immediate comfort zones.

Wolves
The Lion's Daughter & Indian Blanket Lyrics

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Pass me by,
Don't wave or barter.
Don't shovel here,
nor bend a spoon.
Keep your head down when you're traveling,
and wander
in the light of the moon.

The river
won't take your rafting.
The railroad
won't punch your receipt.
If you're not going home or to a new one,
you're stumbling
in a redcoat retreat.

So, don't wonder why
you're standing able
to make your sisters cry.
Don't wonder, if once you're going,
will I weep when I testify?

I've been lost
Only did as you taught
Only followed as led
Cast out and lost is no way of life
Seems the only one we knew

Oh, to let
your father down...
Only a prince is scared
of carrying a crown.
But, before you leave town,
you check for
the wolf's not around.

I've been lost.
Only did as you taught.
Only followed as led.
Cast out and lost is no way of life.
Seems the only one we knew.

A bit to bite, a fire to light,
for a brand I can't undo.

A bit to bite, a fire to light...
Am I the wolf, or am I you?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Wolves" by The Lion's Daughter and Indian Blanket, the lyrics paint a bleak picture of a traveler who is both lost and directionless. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer requests to be left alone to their own devices. It's unclear whether this is out of fear of others or just a desire to be left to their own thoughts, but either way, the singer seems to be pushing others away. The next stanza provides further insight into the singer's mindset, as they describe how they've been wandering and following others, only to end up lost and alone. They seem to be questioning whether this is the only life they've known or whether there's something more out there for them.

The song takes a darker turn in the next stanza, as the singer describes a wolf that must be avoided before leaving town. The use of the wolf as a symbol is interesting, as it can represent many different things, including fear, danger, or even the singer themselves. The final stanza provides further ambiguity, as the singer seems to be grappling with their own identity, asking if they are the wolf or if the wolf is someone else entirely. Overall, "Wolves" is a haunting and introspective song that delves deep into the psyche of the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Pass me by, Don't wave or barter.
I prefer that you ignore me completely, refraining from any advance or transaction.

Don't shovel here, nor bend a spoon.
Please do not dig here or modify anything.

Keep your head down when you're traveling, and wander in the light of the moon.
Stay low key while moving around and enjoy the beautiful moonlit night.

The river won't take your rafting. The railroad won't punch your receipt.
You can't travel by water or rail in this situation.

If you're not going home or to a new one, you're stumbling in a redcoat retreat.
If you're not coming home or traveling to a new place, you're in a risky situation with enemies around you.

So, don't wonder why you're standing able to make your sisters cry.
Don't be surprised that you have the ability to cause pain to those who are closest to you.

Don't wonder, if once you're going, will I weep when I testify?
Please don't question if I will cry when I testify once you're gone.

I've been lost Only did as you taught Only followed as led Cast out and lost is no way of life Seems the only one we knew
I followed your teachings and directions, and now that I'm lost, I feel like I have nothing else to do.

Oh, to let your father down... Only a prince is scared of carrying a crown.
It's easy to disappoint your father, but it takes bravery to carry the weight of responsibility.

But, before you leave town, you check for the wolf's not around.
Before you depart, make sure there are no dangerous or harmful people lurking in the area.

A bit to bite, a fire to light, for a brand I can't undo. A bit to bite, a fire to light... Am I the wolf, or am I you?
I feel like I'm stuck with this mark and torch I can't get rid of. Is it me or someone else who's responsible for it?

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

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