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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Take It Back
This Wild Life Lyrics
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Cause you've always been a part of this
A serial monogamist, you know I'm getting tired of it
And I can't live for a day this way
Cut me some slack
Cause you know I try my hardest
To be just what you ask of me, somehow I fail miserably
But you've broken my head, yeah you've done it again
You swear that you're leaving, and this time it's for good
I wish you would, cause you're always deceiving
You've broken my heart, takes me back to the start where it hurts
But this time I'll be fine. Yeah this time I'll be fine
I called you back, just to call you out and tell you that
Leaving you was worth the tears, cause I've been worried sick for years
And I feel stronger today, and more me
One thing I lack, is the feeling that I'm meant for someone
Who can accept my flaws, and wrap me up inside their love
Cause you gave all of my faith away.
You made your bed now lay in it
It took nine years for me to quit
You made your bed now fuck in it
The lesser of nine years is spent
The lyrics to Take It Back by This Wild Life expresses the frustration and disappointment of a person who has been in a long-term relationship with a serial monogamist. The singer begs their partner to take responsibility for their actions and "take it back" to the beginning of their relationship when they were both happy. The singer is tired of being disappointed and living a life where their partner is constantly leaving and causing heartbreak. Despite their partner's continuous deception, the singer cannot give them up because they love them. However, they finally realise that they have to let go for their own mental health and find someone that can accept their flaws and love them for who they are.
The singer conveys their emotion through the powerful lyrics and the heartfelt vocals. The line "You've broken my heart, takes me back to the start where it hurts" is particularly powerful as it illustrates the pain of being hurt in a relationship. The steady and rhythmic strumming of the guitar adds to the emotional depth of the song. The lyrics create a sense of nostalgia and reflect on the beginning of the relationship where things were good.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it back
Undo the damage you've caused
Cause you've always been a part of this
You've been part of the problem from the beginning
A serial monogamist, you know I'm getting tired of it
You repeatedly commit to relationships and it's wearing me out
And I can't live for a day this way
I cannot handle going on like this anymore
Cut me some slack
Be understanding of my shortcomings
Cause you know I try my hardest
I make every effort to make you happy
To be just what you ask of me, somehow I fail miserably
Despite my efforts, I fall short of your expectations
But I can't give you away, there's no way
I cannot simply let you go
But you've broken my head, yeah you've done it again
You've caused me emotional distress before and now it's happening again
You swear that you're leaving, and this time it's for good
You promise to leave for good this time
I wish you would, cause you're always deceiving
I hope you would follow through because you have a history of deception
You've broken my heart, takes me back to the start where it hurts
You've hurt me so badly that it feels like the beginning of our relationship all over again
But this time I'll be fine. Yeah this time I'll be fine
I'll overcome the pain and be okay in the end
I called you back, just to call you out and tell you that
I contacted you again to confront you for your actions
Leaving you was worth the tears, cause I've been worried sick for years
Ending our relationship was necessary because I've been stressed about it for years
And I feel stronger today, and more me
I feel empowered and more like myself after ending things with you
One thing I lack, is the feeling that I'm meant for someone
One thing missing in my life is the feeling that I'm meant to be with someone who truly accepts me
Who can accept my flaws, and wrap me up inside their love
Someone who can love and appreciate me despite my imperfections
Cause you gave all of my faith away.
You shattered my trust in relationships
You made your bed now lay in it
You made your choices and must accept the consequences
It took nine years for me to quit
It took years for me to finally end this toxic relationship
You made your bed now fuck in it
You must now deal with the consequences of your actions
The lesser of nine years is spent
I'm glad that no more time will be wasted on this relationship
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Take it back
Cause you’ve always been a part of this
A serial monogamist, you know I’m getting tired of it
And I can’t live for a day this way
Cut me some slack
Cause you know I try my hardest
To be just what you ask of me, somehow I fail miserably
But I can’t give you away, there’s no way
But you’ve broken my head, yeah you’ve done it again
You swear that you’re leaving, and this time it’s for good
I wish you would, cause you’re always deceiving
You’ve broken my heart, takes me back to the start where it hurts
But this time I’ll be fine. Yeah this time I’ll be fine
I called you back, just to call you out and tell you that
Leaving you was worth the tears, cause I’ve been worried sick for years
And I feel stronger today, and more me
One thing I lack, is the feeling that I’m meant for someone
Who can accept my flaws, and wrap me up inside their love
Cause you gave all of my faith away.
You made your bed now lay in it
It took nine years for me to quit
You made your bed now fuck in it
The lesser of nine years is spent
This Wild Life
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Zinla Karen
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Will M
Every song these guys have made for the last year or so has hit me right in the feels. Either they are awesome songwriters, or my life is shit. Probably both.
Brenda Barriga
Same
Cayo Rostovcev
That makes three of us!
yasin wadud
Cayo Krause 4*
Kassie Kostos
guess that's 5 lol
MERGITVR
Been listening to this song for years, and I still love it as much as when I discovered it!
SarahisaBird
this song is so amazing and I'm honestly trying so hard NOT to listen to it on repeat
sarabearrrrrr
It's been a while since a song has moved me to tears. Words can't even explain what I'm feeling right now.