Bound To Break
This Wild Life is a two piece acoustic band comprised of two drummers, what… Read Full Bio ↴This Wild Life is a two piece acoustic band comprised of two drummers, what the hell right? We met in our early 20’s and realized that although we were raised on opposite ends of the country, our musical journeys were strikingly similar. Like many teenagers, we listened to a variety of music ranging from blink-182 and Dashboard Confessional to Earth, Wind & Fire and Snoop Dogg.

Fast forward about a decade and I met Anthony working at a Guitar Store. We started a band together. For about six months we tried out singers to no avail until one day Anthony told me to suck it up and just sing for the damn band already. We grinded as a local band for years and although we managed to pack out our local venue, the music industry never caught onto us. After our last show, Anthony sold his drum set and told me he wanted to just play acoustic stuff from now on. So we charged our credit cards and flew across the country to make a full length record. That record is called Clouded (Deluxe Edition) and it changed our lives. 2016 comes around and we get back into the studio with a batch of songs totally unlike our first record. That record is called Low Tides.

And so here we are today. Our producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy) helped us explore unique instrumentation. I hate it when bands tell you their new record is their “best shit yet” or “more mature”. That’s not for them to decide, it’s for the listener. And so I leave you with our record Petaluma. It’s our best shit yet

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Bound To Break
This Wild Life Lyrics


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You get me so worked up my ears are red hot
Pressure me to be something that I'm not
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
This shit is getting old
I try to be the one that you can count on
I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone
So forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the setting sun

I'm reckless and selfish
I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best
I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper
That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds
It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow

I know I overreact to every comment
It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
This shit is getting old
I know I question myself at every moment
Every flaw on the surface you make me show it
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the rising sun

I'm reckless and selfish
I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best
I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper
That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds
It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow, oh oh

I'm bound to break if I stay the same, oh oh
With all my weight I will force a change, oh oh
'Cause in my skin is the sunlight, oh oh
And in my heart there is still a fight

I'm reckless and selfish
I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best
I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper
That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds
It's still burning in my head




I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to This Wild Life's song Bound To Break seem to center around the feeling of being pressured to fit into society's expectations or someone's mold, and the struggle of trying to be someone you're not. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and exhaustion with these expectations and the realization that trying to keep up with them is causing harm rather than success. The lines "I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless, even at my best, I'm still feeling like a mess" illustrate the singer's inner turmoil and feeling of inadequacy. However, there is also a sense of hope and determination to grow and change, as expressed in the chorus "I'm bound to break if I stay the same...With all my weight I will force a change." The singer recognizes that the only way to break free from these unrealistic expectations is to embrace their own identity and strive for personal growth.


Overall, the lyrics speak to the struggle of finding oneself and breaking free from societal expectations. The song emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and the difficulties that can come with trying to conform to what others want or expect.


Line by Line Meaning

You get me so worked up my ears are red hot
Your words and actions have caused me to become very upset and angry.


Pressure me to be something that I'm not
You expect me to change who I am in order to fit your expectations.


Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
I refuse to change and conform to your expectations or desires.


This shit is getting old
Dealing with your constant pressure and expectations is becoming tiresome and repetitive.


I try to be the one that you can count on
I make an effort to be reliable and trustworthy to you.


I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone
I resisted your expectations as much as I could, but you still left me feeling alone and abandoned.


I'll never be the one
I cannot fulfill your desires or needs as they conflict with who I am.


I am the setting sun
My time in your life is coming to an end, and I am fading away just like the setting sun.


I know I overreact to every comment
I tend to become overly upset or defensive with every comment you make towards me.


It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Your comments and actions lead me to feel bitter and resentful towards you.


I know I question myself at every moment
I constantly doubt and second-guess myself due to your expectations and pressure.


Every flaw on the surface you make me show it
You force me to display my flaws and imperfections to suit your desires.


I am the rising sun
Although I cannot fit your expectations, I will rise above and find my own path.


I'm bound to break if I stay the same, oh oh
If I continue to try to fit your mold and expectations, I will eventually break and lose myself.


With all my weight I will force a change, oh oh
I will use all my strength and effort to make a change and be true to myself.


'Cause in my skin is the sunlight, oh oh
I have the potential to shine and grow, and I will not let your expectations hold me back.


And in my heart there is still a fight
I still have the determination and strength to fight for what I believe in and be true to who I am.




Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ANTHONY WILLIAM DEL GROSSO, KEVIN TYLER JORDAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Jeffery Deeter

You get me so worked up, my ears are red hot
Pressure me into something that I’m not
Well, forget it, you can't have it
I'll never fit your mould
This shit is getting old

I try to be the one that you could count on
I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone
So, forget it, you can't have it
I'll never be the one
I am the setting sun

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best, I’m still feeling like a mess
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow

I live with a temper that never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I know I over react to every comment
It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Well, forget i,t you can't have it
I'll never fit your mould
This shit is getting old

I know I question myself at every moment
Every flaw on the surface, you make me show it
So, forget it you can't have it
I'll never be the one
I am the rising sun

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I live with a temper that never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I'm bound to break if I stay the same
With all my weight I will force a change
Cause in my skin is the sunlight
And in my heart there is still a fight

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess.
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I live with a temper that never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow



The corrected version.



Dyatmiko Prabaswara

You keep me so worked up, my ears are red hot
Question me, atleast something that I’m not
Or forget it you can't have it
I'll never fit your mould
This shit is getting old
I try to be the one that you could count on
I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone

So forget it, you can't have it
I'll never be the one
I am the setting sun
I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even if my best, I’m still feeling like a mess

I’m not proud of who I've been
I know, I've gotta grow

I live with your temper, it never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head

I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I know I over react to every comment
It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mould, this shit is getting old
I know I question myself in every moment
Every flaw on the surface you make me show it
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the rising sun

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess

I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow
I live with your temper, it never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head

I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

Bound to break if I stay the same
With all my weight I will force a change
Can’t see my skin is the sunlight
Into my heart there’s still a fight

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess

I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow
I live with you're temper, it never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head

I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow



The Bad Bandito (Robert Lewis)

You get me so worked up my ears are red hot
Pressure me to be something that I'm not
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
This shit is getting old
I try to be the one that you can count on
I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone
So forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the setting sun

I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper, That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds, It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow

I know I overreact to every comment
It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
This shit is getting old
I know I question myself at every moment
Every flaw on the surface you make me show it
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the rising sun

I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper, That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds, It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow, oh oh

I'm bound to break if I stay the same, oh oh
With all my weight I will force a change, oh oh
'Cause in my skin is the sunlight, oh oh
And in my heart there is still a fight

I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds, It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow



The Bad Bandito (Robert Lewis)

You get me so worked up my ears are red hot
Pressure me to be something that I'm not
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
This shit is getting old
I try to be the one that you can count on
I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone
So forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the setting sun

I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper, That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds, It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow

I know I overreact to every comment
It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never fit your mold
This shit is getting old
I know I question myself at every moment
Every flaw on the surface you make me show it
Well forget it you can't have it I'll never be the one
I am the rising sun

I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper, That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds, It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow, oh oh

I'm bound to break if I stay the same, oh oh
With all my weight I will force a change, oh oh
'Cause in my skin is the sunlight, oh oh
And in my heart there is still a fight

I'm reckless and selfish, I'm feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow
I live with a temper That never gets better
It's ripping me to shreds, It's still burning in my head
I'm not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow



All comments from YouTube:

Isaiah Nonoy

Thank you for creating a song that lets me come into terms with the mistakes I've made over the course of these 4 years even if it's only for while. I cry out pain when I listen to this, but at least I sleep feeling that tomorrow will make my will even stronger to move forward without cold-turkeying the past.

With utmost sincerity and from the very bottom of my heart, thank you This Wild Life. Thank you.


P.S This is my favorite song and my personal anthem out of this album, hands down.

Jeffery Deeter

You get me so worked up, my ears are red hot
Pressure me into something that I’m not
Well, forget it, you can't have it
I'll never fit your mould
This shit is getting old

I try to be the one that you could count on
I fought it tooth and nail but you were just gone
So, forget it, you can't have it
I'll never be the one
I am the setting sun

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best, I’m still feeling like a mess
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I've gotta grow

I live with a temper that never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I know I over react to every comment
It takes me deeper than ever into resentment
Well, forget i,t you can't have it
I'll never fit your mould
This shit is getting old

I know I question myself at every moment
Every flaw on the surface, you make me show it
So, forget it you can't have it
I'll never be the one
I am the rising sun

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I live with a temper that never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I'm bound to break if I stay the same
With all my weight I will force a change
Cause in my skin is the sunlight
And in my heart there is still a fight

I’m reckless and selfish and feeling defenseless
Even at my best I'm still feeling like a mess.
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow

I live with a temper that never gets better
It’s ripping me to shreds, it's still burning in my head
I’m not proud of who I've been
I know I’ve gotta grow



The corrected version.

Sheilla Huang

this song really helps me fighting with my depression

lankydude1000

Had this album on repeat for days now.. Still getting better :)

Chris Uchiha

Every song on this album is amazing

Tatyana Fish

I have watched this band from the beginning. Ugh! Can't get enough of em... my hard dose of reality sometimes.

Nick Dalman

this hits me so hard..ive never felt anything that makes me feel normal like this

adam brane

This is just so perfect i mean i relate to this hardcore.

Hannah Scow

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Iridescent RA

Same here

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