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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Hold You Here
This Wild Life Lyrics
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And class after work lately
And I know you never catch any breaks
And I feel the same way
I'm not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
Obsessive compulsive, pulling my hair out in bunches
Just try to breathe slow, make both of your lungs full
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I'll never need more
I'll never need more
'Cause I know we both have seen better days
But somehow we still made it
And I hope the sun continues to raise
Like the rent that we're paying
I'm not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
I'm late on the payment, one bill from ending up bankrupt
We'll lessen the distance stretched out in between us
I'll follow my heart to be wherever you are
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I'll never need more
I'll never need more
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I'll never need more
I'll never need more
I'm at my worst without you, full of doubt
A heavy shade of blue
I'm at my best with you, I never knew
What I was missing out
'Cause you have me all the way
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I'll never need more
I'll never need more
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I'll never need more
I'll never need more
In the song "Hold You Here" by This Wild Life, the lyrics portray a couple who are going through challenging times in their lives. The singer acknowledges that both he and his partner have a lot going on and hardly catch any breaks. However, despite feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, they find solace and comfort in each other's presence.
The first verse showcases the struggles they individually face. The singer mentions feeling stressed, obsessive-compulsive, and overwhelmed. He urges his partner to take deep breaths and fill their lungs with air, symbolizing the need for relaxation and finding calmness in each other. The line "I'll follow my heart, to be wherever you are" emphasizes the singer's dedication and willingness to be there for their partner regardless of the circumstances.
In the chorus, the singer expresses the desire to hold their loved one forever, as if it is the solution to all their problems. They believe that the love and companionship they share is enough, and that they'll never need anything more than each other.
The second verse acknowledges that both of them have experienced better days, but credits their resilience for making it through tough times. They hope that the sun will continue to rise, metaphorically representing hope and positivity, just as they continue to face the challenges they encounter. The mention of paying rent, a tangible struggle, reflects the everyday struggles that they navigate together.
The bridge highlights the singer's dependency on their partner. They admit that they are at their worst without them, feeling doubts and a heavy emotional burden. On the other hand, they feel their best when they are with their partner, realizing what they were missing out on before they came into their life.
Overall, "Hold You Here" is a heartfelt song that portrays a couple's love and commitment amidst difficult times. It emphasizes the importance of finding support and comfort in one another, and how love can help navigate and overcome various challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause I know you've got a lot on your plate
Because I understand that you have many responsibilities and tasks to handle
And class after work lately
And you have been attending classes even after working
And I know you never catch any breaks
And I am aware that you rarely get any moments of rest
And I feel the same way
And I experience a similar sense of overwhelm
I'm not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
I am not currently in my optimal state, feeling excessively anxious
Obsessive compulsive, pulling my hair out in bunches
Engaging in repetitive behaviors due to anxiety, causing me to physically harm myself
Just try to breathe slow, make both of your lungs full
Simply focus on slowing down your breath, filling both lungs completely
I'll follow my heart, to be wherever you are
I will listen to my emotions and intuition, and be with you wherever you are
I could just hold you here forever
I have the desire to embrace and hold you close indefinitely
Hold you here, I'll never need more
By holding you in my arms, I will never desire anything else
I'm not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
I am not currently in my optimal state, feeling excessively anxious
I'm late on the payment, one bill from ending up bankrupt
I have fallen behind on my payment, and another missed bill would lead to financial ruin
We'll lessen the distance stretched out in between us
We will take steps to reduce the emotional and physical gap between us
I'll follow my heart to be wherever you are
I will listen to my emotions and intuition, and be with you wherever you are
I could just hold you here forever
I have the desire to embrace and hold you close indefinitely
Hold you here, I'll never need more
By holding you in my arms, I will never desire anything else
I know we both have seen better days
I acknowledge that both of us have experienced happier times
But somehow we still made it
Yet, despite the challenges, we have managed to survive
And I hope the sun continues to raise
And I have optimism that things will improve
Like the rent that we're paying
Similar to the way we regularly pay our rent
I'm at my worst without you, full of doubt
I am in my lowest state when I am not with you, filled with uncertainty
A heavy shade of blue
I experience profound sadness and melancholy
I'm at my best with you, I never knew
I am at my highest potential when I am with you, something I hadn't realized before
What I was missing out
What I had been lacking in my life
'Cause you have me all the way
Because you have my complete dedication and commitment
I'll never need more
I will never require anything additional or different
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anthony William Del Grosso, Kevin Jordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johan Ardi Wibisono
Cause I know you’ve got a lot on your plate
And class after work lately
And I know you never catch any breaks
And I feel the same way
I’m not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
Obsessive compulsive, pulling my hair out in bunches
Just try to breathe slow, make both of your lungs full
I’ll follow my heart, to be wherever you are
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I’ll never need more
I’ll never need more
Cause I know we both have seen better days
But somehow we still made it
And I hope the sun continues to raise
Like the rent that we’re paying
I’m not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
I’m late on the payment, one bill from ending up bankrupt
We’ll lessen the distance stretched out in between us
I’ll follow my heart to be wherever you are
I’m at my worst without you, full of doubt
A heavy shade of blue
I’m at my best with you, I never knew
What I was missing out
Cause you have me all the way
Jonathan Simatupang
Cause I know you’ve got a lot on your plate
And class after work lately
And I know you never catch any breaks
And I feel the same way
I’m not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
Obsessive compulsive, pulling my hair out in bunches
Just try to breathe slow, make both of your lungs full
I’ll follow my heart, to be wherever you are
I could just hold you here forever
Hold you here, I’ll never need more
I’ll never need more
Cause I know we both have seen better days
But somehow we still made it
And I hope the sun continues to raise
Like the rent that we’re paying
I’m not at my best now, been feeling stressed out
I’m late on the payment, one bill from ending up bankrupt
We’ll lessen the distance stretched out in between us
I’ll follow my heart to be wherever you are
I’m at my worst without you, full of doubt
A heavy shade of blue
I’m at my best with you, I never knew
What I was missing out
Cause you have me all the way
This Wild Life
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Jake Moreno
This song makes me miss my girlfriend I have yet to meet
ne130dy
Stay single. You’ll be happier 👍
Rebeca Guimaraes
If you are my dear Niall just want you to know that is difficult to think in other thing (that is not a sunflower ) when everything you see are sunflowers.But i just think of you
deeksh v
awwww
Lavender Pinto
Melissa Maloney that is so freaking cute! Sending support and best wishes to you both!
Melissa Maloney-Weisbrodt
Big Soup well looks like you finally met me, I love you baby
ItsMeNathanLee
I hope this song is about Kevin's undying love for his beard.
danny pack
That’s it, I need This Wild Life to play at my wedding otherwise I’m not getting married
Brad B
It was was my wife and I's first dance at our wedding!