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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Roots and Branches
This Wild Life Lyrics
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Holding your right hand, I say life's been so hard
The shade of the tree we planted
It grew strong with roots and branches
But it's just not ours anymore
We build these walls high, they blend into the sky
Thick skin and bones defend us from outside
The way we lost it all, I think it made you strong
I feel nothing at all, yeah I trip and I fall
Running straight into walls while you're suffering withdrawals
When will I ever get a better hand?
I am losing my hope and it hurts in my throat
Have my back to the coast at the end of my rope
Oh, will I ever be a better man?
Am I meant to be alone?
Am I meant to be alone?
We lay on our backs on the hood of my car
Holding my right hand, you point out the North Star
Show me the way ahead, guide me with light I said
Cause I can't see straight anymore
Everyone left me all at once then
Honestly, I couldn't even blame them
I've been a shitty friend
I don't know where you went
I just can't handle any more
I feel nothing at all, yeah I trip and I fall
Running straight into walls while you're suffering withdrawals
When will I ever get a better hand?
I am losing my hope and it hurts in my throat
Have my back to the coast at the end of my rope
Oh, will I ever be a better man?
Am I meant to be alone?
Am I meant to be alone?
Am I meant to be alone?
Am I meant to be alone?
The lyrics of This Wild Life's "Roots and Branches" tell a story about loss, self-doubt, and loneliness. The song starts with the image of two people lying on their backs on the front yard, looking up at a tree that they planted together. The tree grew strong and had roots and branches, but it's no longer theirs. The lyrics suggest that "we build these walls high, they blend into the sky," indicating how as people grow older, they create defences around themselves, and the sense of safety in doing so might numb them to the emotions they once felt. The song's narrator is struggling with a sense of hopelessness, and questioning whether he is supposed to be alone in life.
Line by Line Meaning
We lay on our backs out on the front yard
We were lying on the front yard looking up at the sky
Holding your right hand, I say life's been so hard
I tell you that life is difficult while holding your hand
The shade of the tree we planted
The tree that we planted now provides us shade
It grew strong with roots and branches
The tree flourished and became strong with its roots and branches extended
But it's just not ours anymore
However, we no longer have ownership or control over the tree
We build these walls high, they blend into the sky
We create barriers to protect ourselves and they are so high that they seem to touch the sky
Thick skin and bones defend us from outside
Our physical and mental defenses keep us safe from external harm
The way we lost it all, I think it made you strong
I believe that the way we lost everything made you stronger
But I don't feel that anymore
However, I no longer feel that way
I feel nothing at all, yeah I trip and I fall
I feel emptiness; I stumble and fail
Running straight into walls while you're suffering withdrawals
I keep hitting a wall while you're experiencing the difficulties of withdrawal
When will I ever get a better hand?
I wonder when things will get better for me
I am losing my hope and it hurts in my throat
I am losing my hope and it feels like a lump in my throat
Have my back to the coast at the end of my rope
I feel trapped and desperate, with no other options
Oh, will I ever be a better man?
I hope that I will become a better person
Am I meant to be alone?
I wonder if I am destined to be by myself
We lay on our backs on the hood of my car
We were lying on the hood of my car
Holding my right hand, you point out the North Star
You guide me by pointing at the North Star while holding my hand
Show me the way ahead, guide me with light I said
I ask you to show me the path forward and light the way for me
Cause I can't see straight anymore
Because I am lost and confused, I am unable to see clearly anymore
Everyone left me all at once then
Everyone left me suddenly and at the same time
Honestly, I couldn't even blame them
Honestly, I cannot blame them for leaving me
I've been a shitty friend
I have not been a good friend
I don't know where you went
I am unsure of your whereabouts
I just can't handle anymore
I am overwhelmed and unable to cope
Am I meant to be alone?
I question whether it is my fate to be alone
Am I meant to be alone?
I ask again if I am meant to be alone
Am I meant to be alone?
Once more, I question whether it is my destiny to be solitary
Am I meant to be alone?
I repeat this query again, asking if I will always be on my own
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ANTHONY WILLIAM DEL GROSSO, KEVIN TYLER JORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Diego De Soto
What brand are the acoustics ???
hardi permana
It's 2020 and this song is always on my list.. marvelous!!
xpektationz1
Just saw them live the other night on tour with emery...and just want to confirm ...there ARE angels in his beard...just ridiculously amazing <3 Met him after the show and now my life is complete!!!
Kingwij
The power of a great voice and an acoustic guitar. Incredible.
César Rodríguez
Beautiful.
Dustin Nuttall
I couldn't have said it any better myself bro.
Random Guy
All these years and I'm still stuck singing that same line...
"Am I meant to be alone?"
BruceLee Wayne
Awesome stuff guys love all your songs.
Cody Brittcox
You guys are truly amazing ... Your lyrics are breath taking and the music is just perfect ... Please keep up the good work