To the Rats and Wolves is a six-piece e… Read Full Bio ↴Essen, Germany (2012 - 2020)
To the Rats and Wolves is a six-piece electro-metalcore band from Essen, Germany formed in 2012.
Members:
Dixi Wu
Danny Güldener
Marc Dobruk
Nico Sallach
Simon Yildirim
Stanislaw Czywil
Websites:
http://totheratsandwolves.bigcartel.com/
Wild At Heart
To the Rats and Wolves Lyrics
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Thought or realization of my dying need
I cannot, can't keep out this grim disease
For it has plagued and overtaken all, all our dying breed
Waist deep in the ocean's sleep
Without a thought or realization of my dying need
I cannot, can't keep what I didn't reap for
None had taught such wickedness from the start in deed, in thought
My heart was tearing apart
In vain I fought, hoping this pain would depart
Still no one could tame this wild heart
Lawless and reckless, my will and my art
Flawless I profess, yet wicked in heart
Lawless and reckless, my will and my art
Flawless I profess, yet wicked in heart
A liar, a thief is what had marked my soul
Thought lying and stealing would make me feel whole
Neck deep in the water's grave
Without a thought or realization of my dying need
I cannot, can't keep back the coming wave for
I see it coming swiftly for, for which I cry and plead
None had taught such wickedness from the start in deed, in thought
My heart was tearing apart in vain I fought
Hoping this pain would depart still no one could tame this wild heart
The ocean's deep and thick
My lungs are filling quick
I scream and flail and kick
For my heart is truly sick
I feel the end is near
Choked up by waves of fear
Distant, you seem unclear
Until the savior nears
Cut through the night my curse and my plight
Blinded by light holy in white
My heart didn't fight heart didn't fight
Crushed by the sight
Shame had taught of all my sin in disgrace
In love you sought, to bring me to your embrace
My life was bought, by god in taking my place
For none could show such mercy, love, and grace
My heart didn't fight my words at a loss
Crushed by the sight the sight of the cross
My heart didn't fight my words at a loss
Crushed by the sight the sight of the cross
The opening lines of the song Wild at Heart by To the Rats and Wolves suggest a protagonist who is lost and hopeless, facing an overwhelming force of destruction, represented by the swelling seas. The character seems to be resigned to his fate, acknowledging his helplessness in the face of death, and accepting the inevitability of a grim disease that has taken hold of him and his world. However, the second verse introduces the idea of justice - that every thought and deed will receive its due reward, suggesting that the character may have done something to deserve the fate that is coming his way.
The chorus repeats the notion that the character's heart is wild and uncontrollable, leading to his lawless and reckless behavior. His heart may have been tearing him apart, leading him to be a liar and a thief in the hopes of finding some relief. The third verse underscores the singer's desperate situation, neck-deep in the waters of the ocean's grave, with his dying need for salvation. Still, no one could tame his wild heart until the savior nears.
The final verse of Wild at Heart provides the resolution to the story, depicting the character's salvation, as he is blinded by the light and embraced by love to the sight of the cross. The shame and sin that once marked his soul have been absolved by the mercy, love, and grace of God. In contrast to the helplessness and despair of the opening lines, the character is now free from fear and anguish, having found redemption and a new life.
Line by Line Meaning
Knee deep in the swelling seas without a
Thought or realization of my dying need
I cannot, can't keep out this grim disease
For it has plagued and overtaken all, all our dying breed
In the midst of challenging circumstances, I am oblivious to my own desperation for help. I am unable to control the negativity that has consumed my surroundings and my kind.
Waist deep in the ocean's sleep
Without a thought or realization of my dying need
I cannot, can't keep what I didn't reap for
I see justice coming swiftly for, every thought and deed
As I drift along, disregarding my own struggle, I am confronted with the consequences of my thoughts and actions, as karma catches up with me.
None had taught such wickedness from the start in deed, in thought
My heart was tearing apart
In vain I fought, hoping this pain would depart
Still no one could tame this wild heart
No one taught me to behave this way or think negatively. My emotions are causing me intense pain, which I cannot seem to escape or overcome on my own.
Lawless and reckless, my will and my art
Flawless I profess, yet wicked in heart
Lawless and reckless, my will and my art
Flawless I profess, yet wicked in heart
A liar, a thief is what had marked my soul
Thought lying and stealing would make me feel whole
I pride myself on being without flaw, although I am aware that my actions and thoughts are wrong. Lying and stealing gave me a sense of fulfillment, but the guilt of my actions has weighed heavily on me.
Neck deep in the water's grave
Without a thought or realization of my dying need
I cannot, can't keep back the coming wave for
I see it coming swiftly for, for which I cry and plead
As my situation becomes more dire, I still fail to acknowledge my desperate need for help. I am powerless to stop the impending disaster and I beg for assistance.
The ocean's deep and thick
My lungs are filling quick
I scream and flail and kick
For my heart is truly sick
I feel as if I am drowning, as my lungs fill with water. I panic and struggle to survive, knowing that I am overwhelmed with negative emotions.
I feel the end is near
Choked up by waves of fear
Distant, you seem unclear
Until the savior nears
I am on the brink of destruction, consumed with fear. I am unable to see or hear clearly, until a solution presents itself.
Cut through the night my curse and my plight
Blinded by light holy in white
My heart didn't fight heart didn't fight
Crushed by the sight
Suddenly, my struggle comes to an end, as a holy being intervenes. I am taken aback by the experience and my barriers are immediately broken down.
Shame had taught of all my sin in disgrace
In love you sought, to bring me to your embrace
My life was bought, by god in taking my place
For none could show such mercy, love, and grace
I have been trapped in shame and guilt, and it has left me in a state of disgrace. However, a powerful figure reached out to me with love, bought my life and saved me, for nobody else could offer such kindness and forgiveness.
My heart didn't fight my words at a loss
Crushed by the sight the sight of the cross
My heart surrendered, and I was speechless in the presence of the cross, realizing the gravity of the situation and the sacrifice that had been made for me.
My heart didn't fight my words at a loss
Crushed by the sight the sight of the cross
My heart surrendered, and I was speechless in the presence of the cross, realizing the gravity of the situation and the sacrifice that had been made for me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stephen Cobucci, Ben Summers, Nick Detty, Dylan Baxter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elijah Frank
2021. 7 years sure went by fast, makes me miss my emo days 😪😂
Alex V
Great band!!!!
P4SCVL
Einfach hammer Jungs! Habe euch live in Köln mit EC und so gesehen, war sofort ein Fan von euch!! :D
NaddiEatCookies
Hab euch Freitag den 14.3 das erste mal Live gesehen bei EC.
Ihr habt mich sofort überzeugt.
Ab den heutigen Tag, habt ihr ein Fan mehr :D
J N
Absolutly awesome !
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Salami Pizza
Gestern in Zürich gehört. Einfach nur Hammer! :)
Sechter
Damn so underrated band!
Nopperabo
Wow guys this is really good!
JalusaMasch
awesome! <33