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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Headfirst
This Wild Life Lyrics
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That you could have me back in a heartbeat
Yeah we made a pact that we would hold on tight
But you left me hanging on to nothing
It's nothing new missing you
I brought my tools to try and fix you
Yeah I'm a fool for ever loving you
Headfirst to disaster
I'm falling faster than ever
You know I hate the fact
That you could have me back in a heartbeat
Yeah I loved your dad, the way he took me in
Like the son he never had, with no hesitation
It's nothing new missing you
I brought my tools to try and fix you
Yeah I'm a fool for ever loving you
But here we go again
Headfirst to disaster
I'm falling faster than ever
Headfirst to disaster
I'm falling faster, faster than ever
Headfirst to disaster, I'm starting to master
The change of the weather
Like a hurricane, a chance of rain
I'm ready for a thunderstorm, a downpour
Headfirst to disaster, I'm falling faster
Than the sky is collapsing
You never returned all the love that you took
It's hard letting go of the afterglow
You never returned like a library book
You checked out months ago, years ago
From a payphone, calling it off
'Cause you don't have the guts
You've got no backbone
From a payphone, called to collect
All the love that you kept after the afterglow
After the afterglow
After the afterglow
Headfirst to disaster
I'm falling faster than ever
Headfirst to disaster
I'm falling faster, faster than ever
Headfirst to disaster, I'm starting to master
The change of the weather
Like a hurricane, a chance of rain
I'm ready for a thunderstorm, a downpour
Headfirst to disaster, I'm falling faster
Than the sky is collapsing
The lyrics of "Headfirst" by This Wild Life explore the singer's complex feelings towards a past relationship. The song begins with a sense of frustration and resentment towards the fact that the person they were once involved with could easily have them back, but chose to leave them hanging. There is a mention of a pact that was made to hold on tight, which hints at a promise or commitment that was broken. Despite knowing that they are a fool for still loving this person, the singer finds themselves once again falling headfirst into disaster.
The chorus highlights the intensity of their emotions, as they feel themselves falling even faster than ever before. It's clear that this relationship has caused them pain and heartache, yet they can't seem to break free from the cycle. The second verse adds another layer to the narrative, as the singer reflects on their connection with the person's father. They admired the way he accepted them as a son and the bond they had, which makes the loss even more difficult to bear.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing and a yearning for closure. The bridge emphasizes the imbalance in the relationship, as the person never returned the love they received and seemingly disappeared without a trace. The reference to a payphone is symbolic of the lack of courage and backbone on their part, as they refuse to confront the situation and call it off properly. The lyrics evoke a feeling of being left in the aftermath, holding onto love that was never reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I hate the fact
I strongly dislike the reality
That you could have me back in a heartbeat
That you have the power to have me again instantly
Yeah we made a pact that we would hold on tight
We made a promise to stick together firmly
But you left me hanging on to nothing
But you left me without any substance to hold onto
It's nothing new missing you
Feeling the absence of you is not a new experience
I brought my tools to try and fix you
I brought my resources to attempt to mend you
Yeah I'm a fool for ever loving you
Yes, I am foolish for ever having loved you
But here we go again
But we are repeating the same pattern
Headfirst to disaster
Rushing blindly towards a state of ruin
I'm falling faster than ever
I am descending rapidly, quicker than before
Yeah I loved your dad, the way he took me in
Yes, I loved your father and how he accepted me
Like the son he never had, with no hesitation
Like a son he never had, without any doubts
You never returned all the love that you took
You never gave back the affection that you received
It's hard letting go of the afterglow
It is difficult to move on from the lingering happiness
You never returned like a library book
You never came back like a borrowed book
You checked out months ago, years ago
You left a long time ago
From a payphone, calling it off
From a public telephone, ending the relationship
'Cause you don't have the guts
Because you lack the courage
You've got no backbone
You lack strength and determination
From a payphone, called to collect
From a public telephone, called to retrieve
All the love that you kept after the afterglow
All the affection that you held onto even after the happiness faded
Headfirst to disaster, I'm falling faster
Rushing blindly towards a state of ruin, descending rapidly
Than the sky is collapsing
Quicker than the sky is falling apart
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kevin Jordan, Anthony William Del Grosso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
This Wild Life
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Austin T Legacy
This Wild Life you guys never cease to amaze you guys definitely deserve more views you are on of my favorite musical groups out there hope all is going well for you guys in your musical journey and personal lives :)
MALEVOLENT M
They can never make a bad song.
Ayan Choi
most of the time🔥
Joe Curreri
The biggest problem with them is seeing them live, you only get like 15 songs, there's always a bunch of songs you love, they can't play
SteakBaked99
Please don't ever stop making music, by far my favourite band
Connor Edwards Music
This is so incredibly good. I honestly wasn't a massive fan of the second album. This song within 2 seconds takes me back to their first album, but still has evolution to it. It's awesome.
marahulk
Forever on my playlist 💕
Inspired TV
This album is seriously a classic in the making. Every song is great. You guys successfully captured the summer vibe you were looking for. Catchy tunes that will make great sing alongs.
Valentina Navarro
Amando sus canciones desde Chile🇨🇱 los mejores ❤🌻