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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Concrete
This Wild Life Lyrics
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God I feel so heavy, I give up and head home
I just want to be left alone
Woah,
I treated you with honesty honestly, you promised me, promised me
Woah,
You said that you were sorry you're far away, you'd always come back for me
'Cause you've fucked up, yeah you fucked up
Yeah, I thought we'd live off love but it was not enough, not enough
And I just need a day, to shed this dead weight, and to get my head straight
I just want to let go, I just want to be left alone
Woah,
I treated you with honesty honestly, you promised me, promised me
Woah,
You said that you were sorry you're far away, you'd always come back for me
You're break, breaking your word, I don't care what you've heard
'Cause you've fucked up, yeah you fucked up
Yeah, I thought we'd live off love but it was not enough, not enough
It was not enough, it was never enough
Yeah, thought we'd live off love but it was not enough, not enough
Woah,
I treated you with honesty honestly, you promised me, promised me
Woah,
You said that you were sorry you're far away, you'd always come back for me
You're break, breaking your word, I don't care what you've heard
'Cause you've fucked up, yeah you fucked up
Yeah, I thought we'd live off love but it was not enough, not enough
Woah,
I treated you with honesty honestly, you promised me, promised me
Woah,
You said that you were sorry you're far away, you'd always come back for me
You're break, breaking your word, I don't care what you've heard
'Cause you've fucked up, yeah you fucked up
Yeah, I thought we'd live off love but it was not enough, not enough
The lyrics of "Concrete" by This Wild Life expresses the feeling of being weighed down by life and relationships, where the singer feels stuck in the same place with no way out. The opening line "I've got feet like concrete, and a head like lead, God I feel so heavy" indicates the feeling of being trapped or stuck. The singer then declares the desire to be left alone and to shed off the dead weight. The second verse reflects on a past relationship, where honesty and promises were shared, yet the other person failed to keep their word. The chorus reiterates that love alone cannot sustain a relationship if one of the parties fails to uphold their promises.
Throughout the song, the singer's voice sounds heavy with emotion, indicating the struggle to let go of past baggage. The song is open to interpretation, where the concrete can represent any stubborn obstacle that is difficult to overcome. It is a relatable and bittersweet song that touches on the difficulties that come with relationships and emotional baggage.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got feet like concrete, and a head like lead
I feel weighed down by life's burdens, both physically and mentally.
God I feel so heavy, I give up and head home
I am overwhelmed by my problems and just want to escape and be alone.
I just want to be left alone
I need space and time to deal with my issues without interference from others.
Woah, I treated you with honesty honestly, you promised me, promised me
I was truthful with you and you made promises to me.
You said that you were sorry you're far away, you'd always come back for me
You apologized for being distant and promised to return.
You're break, breaking your word, I don't care what you've heard
You are not keeping your promise, and I am not interested in what others have to say about it.
'Cause you've fucked up, yeah you fucked up
You have made a mistake and messed things up.
Yeah, I thought we'd live off love but it was not enough, not enough
I believed our love was enough to sustain us, but it was not.
And I just need a day, to shed this dead weight, and to get my head straight
I require time to unload my burdens and put my thoughts in order.
I just want to let go, I just want to be left alone
I want to release my worries and be isolated to figure things out on my own.
It was not enough, it was never enough
Our love was never sufficient to sustain us.
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ANTHONY WILLIAM DEL GROSSO, KEVIN TYLER JORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@pristineking9306
This Wild Life miss y’all
@ashleyclifton8229
Just came here to listen to this song 300x to hear that you’re saying “head like glass” and not “head like lead” 😮😮 I saw your instagram comment on the flash sheet and now I’m shook
@noahmorris6780
dude Anthony is putting his heart on those drums oh my lord
@dopeyoungboy4131
True
@brandonmunsen6035
Bruh you dont know the first thing abouy making music. Quiet yourself
@liamgeddes1173
@@brandonmunsen6035and you do? Anthony is very clearly playing with emotion
@lunchpin403
the fucking emotion he puts into those drums
@gracemackenzie
+David Cox Noticed that too.
@healydrummer75
I'm just crying. 'Cause I'm so happy to see you guys when you were just starting from the bottom. & now you're here. In the same old place. Making dreams come true. My favorite acoustic band for fucking sure. Love you guys so much. Keep it up for me and for every fan that loves you. Just like me c: