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Wolves
To Kill a King Lyrics
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You tankard in the darkness
You're just sitting in a bar, just singing in a bar
Pride will keep you warm
Wear it like an overcoat so safe from harm
So safe from harm
Wolves will keep you warm
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Take it like a man
Arm yourself with apathy
They'll understand, you know they'll understand
You can take it all
Dress yourself in parody
You'll look the part, at least you'll look the part
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm (x4)
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you (x3)
The lyrics of "Wolves" by To Kill a King explore the notion of pride and its consequences. The opening line, "Pride before a fall," sets the tone for the entire song, as it warns against the dangers of arrogance and overconfidence. The use of the metaphor of wolves as a symbol of warmth and protection creates an interesting juxtaposition, as wolves are typically associated with danger and aggression. However, the lyrics suggest that if you convince yourself that you are a wolf, you can find comfort and security in your own strength and resilience.
The verse "Take it like a man, arm yourself with apathy," highlights the idea that suppressing emotions and feelings can be a form of self-protection, and that pretending to be something you're not can be a way to cope with difficult situations. The use of the phrase "dress yourself in parody" further emphasizes this idea of putting on a façade or pretending to be someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Pride before a fall
It is easy to become overconfident before something bad happens
You tankard in the darkness
You are drinking alone in the darkness
You're just sitting in a bar, just singing in a bar
You are distracting yourself with music and alcohol
Pride will keep you warm
Being prideful can give you a false sense of security and comfort
Wear it like an overcoat so safe from harm
Pride can shield you from criticism or harm like an overcoat
So safe from harm
Feeling prideful can help you feel safe from danger or negative opinions
Wolves will keep you warm
If you believe you are a predator like a wolf, you will feel powerful and safe
If you convince yourself you're one
It is a self-convincing mindset
Take it like a man
Accept something difficult with stoicism and bravery
Arm yourself with apathy
Protect yourself from feeling anything by becoming indifferent
They'll understand, you know they'll understand
Others will accept your apathetic behavior
You can take it all
You can handle anything that comes your way
Dress yourself in parody
You can make a joke out of yourself to reduce the impact of anything negative
You'll look the part, at least you'll look the part
You will appear to others like you are handling things well
Wolves will keep you warm (x4)
Reiterating the idea of feeling powerful and safe like a wolf
Wolves will keep you
Repeating the idea that feeling like a wolf will make you feel safe
You convince yourself you're one
Repeating the idea that the mindset of being a wolf is self-convincing
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lonkinella
Pride before a fall
You tankard in the darkness
You're just sitting in a bar, just singing in a bar
Pride will keep you warm
Wear it like an overcoat so safe from harm
So safe from harm
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Take it like a man
Arm yourself with apathy
They'll understand, you know they'll understand
You can take it all
Dress yourself in parody
You'll look the part, at least you'll look the part
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you..
Lonkinella
Pride before a fall
You tankard in the darkness
You're just sitting in a bar, just singing in a bar
Pride will keep you warm
Wear it like an overcoat so safe from harm
So safe from harm
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Take it like a man
Arm yourself with apathy
They'll understand, you know they'll understand
You can take it all
Dress yourself in parody
You'll look the part, at least you'll look the part
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you warm
If you convince yourself you're one
Wolves will keep you..
lina garay
Wow, this video is so cool! I've seen book art before, and it looks like it takes ages to make, so an entire video must have been a lot of work! I love the song, too, I'm checking out their music because of Bastille :)
jenyoyo
oh my god this is absolutely incredible, can't even imagine how much work this must've been! :O amazing job!
Chris Williams
Pride will keep you warm, if you convince yourself, love that line, i want more bastille and ralph, and emily too, emily had such a unique voice in the choices video at the garden scene, bastille and friends ftw!
Grace Morgan
This is wicked! You are so creative!
Acting On Impulse
Wow, a double treat, mesmerising and very clever animation AND the great voice of Ralph and TKAK. Well done once again!
HuannaZee
Creativity at its finest. Both the song/lyrics and the video. Congratulations!
ameera rosli
No dislikes, that's enough proof of how flawless this video is.
Toxic Parentheses
Amazing video guys for one of my favourite songs off the album! :D
rebeccajohnson98
What a great video! In love with this song and video <3