Their debut single, Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants backed with The Old Dog was released on Bad Sneakers Records on 20th November 2006. Their second single Through Dark Night backed with Please, Sir was released 23rd April as their last single on Bad Sneakers. In February 2007 the band signed to Domino Records. A debut album Limbo, Panto was released in the UK on June 16 2008 with strong critical endorsement. Their second album, Two Dancers, was released on 3 August 2009 to widespread critical acclaim, receiving 9/10 reviews from NME and Drowned in Sound. It was also ranked at #41 on NME's top 100 albums of the decade. Their third album, Smother was released on May 9, 2011.
The four boys of Wild Beasts aren’t concerned with being of the modern or being of the renaissance, being baggy pantsed or being tight pantsed, being in a scene or being in a place. Wild Beasts’ music just is.
On 25 September 2017, the band announced that they were disbanding, playing their final gig on 17 February 2018.
Mecca
Wild Beasts Lyrics
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Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We just coaxed it from the place it would hide.
We move in fear, we move in desire
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
Yeah, all we want is to know the vivid moment
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
We've a Mecca now, weave a Mecca now, no less
To hold the other end of the thread. Hold on-
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
'Cause, all we want is to feel that feeling again,
Yeah, all we want is to feel that feeling again.
The song "Mecca" by Wild Beasts describes the search for something that is almost indescribable: a feeling that is so overwhelming that it takes over the body and mind. The lyrics open with the desire to recapture this feeling: "All we want is to feel that feeling again." The song explores the idea that this feeling is not something that is simply stumbled upon, but rather, something that must be actively sought out: "There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched." The lyrics also suggest that this feeling is not new, but rather something that has been felt by generations before: "All the lovers that loved before us and breathed in this ether."
The verses of the song describe the journey that is required to reach this feeling. The singer and their lover are described as "pilgrim" and "shrine," respectively, and the lyrics suggest that their journey is one of fear and desire: "We move in fear, we move in desire." The chorus of the song repeats the desire to feel this overwhelming sensation: "All we want is to know the vivid moment."
The lyrics of "Mecca" are poetic and evocative, but their meaning is somewhat opaque. The song seems to be exploring the idea of transcendence, of reaching beyond oneself in search of something greater. The imagery of the "pilgrim" and the "shrine" suggests a spiritual journey, and the repeated focus on the desire to feel a specific feeling suggests that this journey is not easy. Ultimately, though, the song seems to suggest that the journey is worth it, because what awaits at the end is a feeling that is beyond words.
Line by Line Meaning
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We crave the sensation that we've previously experienced, and only a small taste of it can fully satiate us.
Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
A small amount of the desired feeling is enough to fulfill us.
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
We have a deep yearning that must be satisfied.
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We already possessed the desired feeling within ourselves, and didn't need external stimulation to access it.
We move in fear, we move in desire
We act out of both fear and desire.
Now I know how you feel.
I've come to understand what you're experiencing.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
I'm seeking enlightenment or guidance from you.
All the lovers that loved before us
We're connected to those who have felt the same intense love that we do.
And breathed in this ether.
We're enveloped in a mystical atmosphere that enhances our passion.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Physical actions lead to emotional responses.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
We desire to experience a heightened state of awareness.
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Give yourself over completely to me.
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We're deeply in love and experiencing intense joy.
We've a Mecca now, weave a Mecca now, no less
We've found a spiritual place or experience that we're devoted to.
To hold the other end of the thread. Hold on-
We're connected to the past and the future, and we must remain steadfast in our commitment.
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
The emotions that we're experiencing are timeless and universal.
Cause, all we want is to feel that feeling again
We're driven by our desire to relive the intense feeling that we've experienced before.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Ben Little, Christopher Robert Talbot, Hayden Norman Thorpe, Thomas William Fleming
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Suraksha Subedi
All we want is to feel that feeling again
Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We just coaxed it from the place it would hide.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
Yeah, all we want is to know the vivid moment
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
We've a Mecca now, weave a Mecca now, no less
To hold the other end of the thread. Hold on-
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
'Cause, all we want is to feel that feeling again,
Yeah, all we want is to feel that feeling again.
buk12345
All we want is to feel that feeling again
Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We just coaxed it from the place it would hide.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
Yeah, all we want is to know the vivid moment
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
We've a Mecca now, weave a Mecca now, no less
To hold the other end of the thread. Hold on-
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
'Cause, all we want is to feel that feeling again,
Yeah, all we want is to feel that feeling again.
Christopher Collins
All we want is to feel that feeling again
Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We just coaxed it from the place it would hide.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
Yeah, all we want is to know the vivid moment
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
We've a Mecca now, weave a Mecca now, no less
To hold the other end of the thread. Hold on-
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
'Cause, all we want is to feel that feeling again,
Yeah, all we want is to feel that feeling again.
Bilal Zafar Ranjha
All we want is to feel that feeling again
Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We just coaxed it from the place it would hide.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
Yeah, all we want is to know the vivid moment
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you…
Ek0w
Like a lot of people apparently I discovered the song thanks to "endings, beginnings", but damn I'm so glad I did because this song is perfect. It's the kind of song that I would put on replay at 3 a.m. and dance to it, eyes closed, alone in my bedroom.
Suraksha Subedi
All we want is to feel that feeling again
Just a drop on the lips and we're more than equipped
There is some thirst that's gotta be quenched, yeah
All we want is to feel that feeling again
We didn't reach a high it was always inside
We just coaxed it from the place it would hide.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
Cause all we want is to know the vivid moment
Yeah, how we feel now was felt by the ancients
Yeah, all we want is to know the vivid moment
Just surrender your limbs to my every whim
Now we're lovers, we are cartwheeling.
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
We've a Mecca now, weave a Mecca now, no less
To hold the other end of the thread. Hold on-
We move in fear, we move in desire
Now I know how you feel.
I'm a pilgrim, you're the shrine to
All the lovers that loved before us
And breathed in this ether.
Where the body goes the mind will follow soon after.
'Cause, all we want is to feel that feeling again,
Yeah, all we want is to feel that feeling again.
Urania Northstar
Many, many thanks!!!!!
K. Crawford
Thanks!
vijay meena
Much appreciated
Buildings On Fire
It's very hard to pick a favourite song of Wild Beasts, but this is certainly right up there. The video is just perfect. Present Tense will more than likely always be my favourite album of theirs. A truly incredible band.
Sam Atherton
@Crystal Marie Duuude yes!
Celestial Creatures / Big Cat are underrated, while Mecca and Albatross are classic.
I've only clicked one ad on YouTube . . . EVER . . . a tiny thumbnail that would be Simple Beautiful Truth . . . wow, flash forward a year and I'd end up wayyy away from Australia going to Carlisle, England to see them live . . . mind blowing and happy I smuggled the tab of acid in my sock ahaha
Oh and Reach a Bit Further / Daughters are just mwaaah IMHO
Crystal Marie
Buildings On Fire
celestial creatures, tough guy, big cat, mecca, albatross, a simple beautiful truth are my favs
Aphelele Ngcobo
This song is comforting, like it just makes me want to cry but at the same time I’m at peace, but also makes me want to dance in a field with the sun setting with the love of my life. Such a beautiful song
Marcus
It's one of those songs that makes me think of standing on top of a tall temple from some long-forgotten civilisation; watching the sunset over a distant sea. Really beautiful.