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Wild Belle are an American indie rock band, composed of siblings Elliot and Natalie Bergman, who grew up in and around Chicago. They appeared on Conan on November 26, 2012. Their debut album, Isles, was released by Columbia Records on March 12, 2013. They have released three songs from the album: "Keep You" in February, "Backslider", and "It's Too Late".
Elliot and Natalie Bergman are two of four children born to musician parents, who brought them up in a house full of music. Elliot, the older sibling, is a multi-instrumentalist studied at the University of Michigan where he started an Afrobeat band called Nomo. His younger sister, Natalie, started performing with Nomo, playing tambourine and singing backing vocals when she was sixteen. Elliott and Natalie decided to branch off with their own project and chose the name, Wild Belle. Wild Belles's debut album, entitled Isles, was released on March 12th of 2013 on iTunes and Amazon digital download, as well as released in stores in online in physical format. Natalie and Elliot Bergman named their album Isles, due to every track resembling its own island, drawing in influences from reggae, soul, and jazz music. Wild Belle has gained recognition through touring with Toro y Moi in the past. Wild Belle will continue with their touring kick by appearing at music festivals across the United States, including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Forecastle Festival, and others.
Losing You
Wild Belle Lyrics
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Who steals your lovin'
Who keeps you comin'
I want to know, boy
Who shakes your tree now
Give you everything you need now
Oh mercy me now
I never knew loneliness
Been lost ever since you left
Try to find a way to forget
I'll never see stars again
I'll never be the one for him
Dug a grave with my own two hands
Am I losing you
Is this where the story ends
Am I losing you
Am I on my own again
You haunt my dreams now
You always taunted me now
Say you wanted me now
Lock me up and toss the keys out
You say you love me
Can't get enough of me
You always runnin'
Leave me with nothin'
I never knew loneliness
Been lost ever since you left
Try to find a way to forget
I'll never see stars again
I'll never be the one for him
Dug a grave with my own two hands
Am I losing you
Is this where the story ends
Am I losing you
Am I on my own again
The song "Losing You" by Wild Belle is a story of a woman who has lost the love of her life and is coming to terms with her feelings of abandonment, loneliness, and heartbreak. The lyrics use metaphors of being locked up and tossed out of keys, shaking trees, and stars to convey the emotions of the singer. She asks the person who keeps her ex-partner coming back and stealing her love, hoping to find a reason to move on from their memories.
The lines ‘I never knew loneliness, been lost ever since you left, try to find a way to forget’ highlights her state of mind where she is unable to move on from her past love. The singer's dream is haunted by her ex-partner, who is always taunting her, saying he wants her now, even though he does not. He always leaves her with nothing. The lyrics further elaborate that the singer will never be able to love anyone else, and the story ends here. She is left on her own again, dealing with the pain and heartbreak alone.
The song is written and sung by the brother-sister duo, Wild Belle, who are known for their unique genre-bending music. The song was released in 2012 and was well-received by critics and fans alike. The song's music video, directed by Sunset Television, showcases vintage visuals, psychedelic patterns, and a colorful backdrop, complementing the song's mood and vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Who keeps you runnin'
Who motivates you to keep going?
Who steals your lovin'
Who takes away your love and affection?
Who keeps you comin'
Who makes you feel satisfied and fulfilled?
I want to know, boy
I wish to understand who you truly are.
Who shakes your tree now
Who is causing excitement and passion in your life?
Give you everything you need now
Providing everything required to satisfy you.
Oh mercy me now
Expressing surprise, shock, and awe.
Give me a reason
Ask for an explanation or a justification.
I never knew loneliness
Previously, I was not aware of the feeling of being alone.
Been lost ever since you left
Since you departed, I have been aimlessly wandering around.
Try to find a way to forget
Attempting to erase memories and feelings for you.
I'll never see stars again
The once brilliant and dazzling stars are now meaningless to me.
I'll never be the one for him
I am not the one he wants or desires.
Dug a grave with my own two hands
Succumbing to misery and despair, leading to my own downfall.
Am I losing you
Am I being separated from you forever?
Is this where the story ends
Is this the unhappy conclusion to our story?
Am I on my own again
Have I been abandoned and forced to be alone once more?
You haunt my dreams now
You are constantly on my mind and in my dreams.
You always taunted me now
You incessantly teased and provoked me.
Say you wanted me now
Claiming that you desire and need me now.
Lock me up and toss the keys out
Being trapped and held captive with no way out.
You say you love me
You verbally express your affection and devotion towards me.
Can't get enough of me
Showing how much you crave and desire my presence.
You always runnin'
Frequently fleeing, disappearing, and abandoning me.
Leave me with nothin'
Departing and leaving me with nothing but pain and heartache.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ericson Santos
Bela voz, ótimos timbres e a sonoridade é fantástica.
Rodriane Ribeiro
eu amo essa banda #lovewildbelle #brasilloveyou
Gustavo Nascimento
Eu amo, é minha música preferida.
Sam Haron
I can’t wait to see them live again... it’s been a while... hopefully they are working on new songs
Christopher Lostmyspecsagain
I love the fact they sound like reggae but look Wild West, beautiful talent
siranmg
Love it !
Clarissa Balam Ku
i love it ❤
ChrisDutch
You’re never losing me,Natalie.
Robert Tiscione
She is just so great in this video. More beautiful than ever. With the loss of her Father she has been quiet. I'm sure they took it very hard.
Gean Soares
Maravilhosa I love you