When a crowd is singing along with the last chorus after hearing the song for the first time, and Twitter lights up with those same lyrics in the days following a performance, you know it's a song that connects. With poignant yet sing-along-able lyrics and undeniable rock noir musical undertones, Spirits, the first single from The Strumbellas’ forthcoming album, embodies the essence of what has been attracting fans from across North America to this Lindsay, Ontario-bred band.
That journey has been a whirlwind since the release of the band’s 2012 debut album My Father And The Hunter. The Strumbellas' sound — haunting lyrics fused with infectious, danceable melodies — won them both fans and critical recognition. A year later, they followed up with We Still Move On Dance Floors, which earned the band six awards, including a JUNO and Sirius XM
Indie Award, as well as a spot on the Polaris Music Prize Long List. And of course, there’s been touring. Lots of touring.
In early 2015, the Strumbellas, off the road and ready to go into the studio again, set up shop at downtown Toronto’s Lincoln County Social Club to record the new album with LA Producer/Engineer, Dave Schiffman (Johnny Cash, Haim, Weezer). During three recording sessions during the first half of 2015, Schiffman and the band harnessed a vivid sound that was itchin’ to get out of them. Bigger. Bolder. Beckoning.
Wild Sun
The Strumbellas Lyrics
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Maybe we can see the morning light
Maybe everyone can go to hell
Maybe I don't need your calls for help
Again, I'm your friend
Oh I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh
Oh
Crash and tumble on through my mind
An eerie feeling running down my spine
Day slowly turning into night
My hands are shaky and I don't feel right
Again, my friend
Oh I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Baby, all the lies they told us were all true
I don't know what to do
I don't know how to stop this night
Maybe all the dreams I had were never real
I don't know how to feel
I don't know how to feel this
Oh I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
In The Strumbellas' song "Wild Sun," the lyrics capture the feeling of uncertainty and anxiety. The singer is searching for hope and reassurance, seeking a break from the troubles of day-to-day life. The chorus repeats the line "Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun," indicating a longing for change and an escape from the mundane. The idea of a "wild sun" evokes images of a bright and intense light, which could represent a sense of clarity or enlightenment that the singer desires.
The first verse suggests a desire to let loose and forget about responsibilities: "Maybe everyone can go to hell / Maybe I don't need your calls for help / Again, I'm your friend." It's possible that the singer is feeling suffocated by societal norms and expectations and is longing for a release from these pressures. In the second verse, the singer seems to be struggling with a feeling of dread: "An eerie feeling running down my spine / Day slowly turning into night / My hands are shaky and I don't feel right / Again, my friend." These lyrics paint a picture of someone struggling with anxiety, fear, and restlessness, and seeking some kind of relief.
Overall, "Wild Sun" is a song about searching for something that feels out of reach. The lyrics capture the frustration and desperation that come with longing for change, and the chorus offers a glimmer of hope that things might eventually get better. It's a relatable song that speaks to the human experience of feeling stuck, lost, and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we can wake the dogs tonight
Perhaps we can stir up some excitement and action tonight.
Maybe we can see the morning light
Maybe we will still be up to witness the sunrise.
Maybe everyone can go to hell
Perhaps society's expectations and norms can be disregarded.
Maybe I don't need your calls for help
Perhaps I can handle things on my own and do not require assistance.
Again, I'm your friend
Despite my independence, I still value our relationship.
Oh I'm just waiting on a wild sun
I anxiously anticipate a new and exciting day.
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I reflected on past memories with my loved ones.
Crash and tumble on through my mind
Chaotic thoughts and emotions are prevalent in my head.
An eerie feeling running down my spine
A strange sensation of discomfort is felt throughout my body.
Day slowly turning into night
The transition from day to night is gradual.
My hands are shaky and I don't feel right
My physical and emotional state are both unstable.
Again, my friend
Despite these unsettling feelings, I know I am not alone.
Baby, all the lies they told us were all true
The harsh reality of life is starting to sink in.
I don't know what to do
Feeling lost and unsure of the next steps to take.
I don't know how to stop this night
The darkness and negativity seem overwhelming and unstoppable.
Maybe all the dreams I had were never real
Perhaps my aspirations were nothing more than mere illusions.
I don't know how to feel
Emotions are overwhelming and difficult to process.
I don't know how to feel this
These emotions are unpleasant and hard to deal with.
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
Despite the uncertainty and turmoil, I am still hopeful for a brighter future.
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
This anticipation for a new day persists.
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
I am patient and optimistic for what lies ahead.
Oh well I'm just waiting on a wild sun
My hope for change and excitement remains steadfast.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Drury, Jonathan Hembrey, Simon Ward, Darryl James, Isabel Ritchie, Joanne Setterington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anateresamonteiro3250
Maybe we can wake the dogs tonight
Maybe we can see the morning light
Maybe everyone can go to hell
Maybe I don't need your calls for help
Again, I'm your friend
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
Crash and tumble on through my mind
An eerie feeling running down my spine
Day slowly turning into night
My hands are shaky and I don't feel right
Again, my friend
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
Baby, are the lies they told us all true?
I don't know what to do
I don't know how to stop this time
Maybe all the dreams I had were never real
I don't know how to feel
I don't know how to feel this
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
@nadmikedalt7139
-Official lyrics:
Maybe we can wake the dogs tonight
Maybe we can see the morning light
Maybe everyone can go to hell
Maybe I don't need your calls for help
Again, I'm your friend
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
Crash and tumble on through my mind
An eerie feeling running down my spine
Day slowly turning into night
My hands are shaky and I don't feel right
Again, my friend
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
Baby, are the lies they told us all true?
I don't know what to do
I don't know how to stop this time
Maybe all the dreams I had were never real
I don't know how to feel
I don't know how to feel this
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
@albertogramberg
Maybe we can wake the dogs tonight
Maybe we can see the morning light
Maybe everyone can go to hell
Maybe I don't need your calls for help
Again, I'm your friend
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
Crash and tumble on through my mind
An eerie feeling running down my spine
Day slowly turning into night
My hands are shaky and I don't feel right
Again, my friend
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
Baby, are the lies they told us all true?
I don't know what to do
I don't know how to stop this time
Maybe all the dreams I had were never real
I don't know how to feel
I don't know how to feel this
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
And I saw my friends, and I saw my friends
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
I'm just waiting on the wild sun
@oldaxehead655
I rode my motorcycle from NY to Mexico and up through the coastal California border. I slept on the cliffs overlooking the sun setting into the water. That was one wild sun, and I'm waiting on seeing my next one!
@cbcmusic
Sounds like a sweet trip!
@jaycustom21
it's rare for a band to have so many great songs on an album. these guys rock
@nswe2002
Agreed!!!!
@sophdogg6237
Jason H. Totally agree
@zach4718
Jason H. I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@lost_zahhak2627
I take it you've never heard Vessel by Twenty Øne Piløts?
Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
Legend (postumous) by Bob Marley
I will admit very few mainstream artists can come up with very much good music at all, let alone a good album, though...
@inkoinfinity2
You should hear more albums
@renatosantos3766
how can a such good band not be famous!!
@jimmyrogers918
They are starting to get some more attention now with their song "Spirits". They are very good though.