Howling
Wild Rivers Lyrics
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Just to go back to the places that we know
Light grey, day breaks
Over my head and pouring down my throat
Ooh, oooh,
Howlin′ out here for the morning light
I can't sing no more
Coming on the dark we can lose our sight
What I gotta do this for?
Same bar, set high
Burning it up like whisky to a fire
I′d close my eyes
But I ain't going out like this tonight
I ain't going out like this tonight
Ooh, oooh,
Howlin′ out here for the morning light
I can′t sing no more
Ooh, oooh
Coming on the dark we can lose our sight
What I gotta do this for?
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Ooh, oooh,
Howlin' out here for the morning light
I can′t sing no more
Ooh, oooh
Coming on the dark we can lose our sight
What I gotta do this for?
Ooh, oooh
Howlin' out here for the morning light
I can′t sing no more
The lyrics of Wild Rivers' song "Howling" seem to convey feelings of restlessness and frustration, as the singer repeatedly asks "what I gotta do this for?" The first verse begins with an image of waiting all day to return to familiar places, which suggests a sense of stagnation or being stuck in a routine. The mention of the light grey day breaking over the singer's head and pouring down their throat creates a somewhat bleak atmosphere, as if the world around them is wearing them down. The repetition of "howlin' out here for the morning light" in the chorus further reinforces the idea of being stuck in the dark or stagnant, and desperately searching for some kind of release or break in the monotony.
The second verse seems to continue this theme, with the singer describing setting the bar high and burning it up like whisky to a fire. They mention not wanting to go out like this tonight, which could mean they don't want to end up feeling tired and defeated again. The repeated line "running me down to the last round, running me down til the well runs out" adds to the sense of being exhausted and depleted, as if they've been giving everything they have but are still coming up short.
Overall, the lyrics of "Howling" seem to express a restless desire for change and something new. The repetitive nature of the chorus and the frustration expressed in the verses create a sense of urgency and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
All day we wait
We spend our entire day waiting for something to happen
Just to go back to the places that we know
We wait so that we can go back to familiar places
Light grey, day breaks
The day is beginning, but it's a cloudy or dull morning
Over my head and pouring down my throat
It feels like everything is crashing down on us and we are struggling to cope
Ooh, oooh,
Howlin′ out here for the morning light
I can't sing no more
We are metaphorically howling for some positivity but we are so worn out that we can't even sing anymore
Coming on the dark we can lose our sight
What I gotta do this for?
When things get tough, we lose sight of what's ahead and wonder why we need to keep trying
Same bar, set high
Burning it up like whisky to a fire
I′d close my eyes
But I ain't going out like this tonight
I ain't going out like this tonight
We are trying to rise to the challenge, even though it feels like we are burning up like a wildfire fueled by whisky. But, we refuse to give up and let it consume us
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
Running me down to the last round,
Running me down til the well runs out
We feel like we are being pushed to our limits, until we have nothing left to give. It's like someone is relentlessly trying to exhaust us through these struggles
Ooh, oooh,
Howlin' out here for the morning light
I can′t sing no more
Our yearning for hope and positivity is so intense, but we are so exhausted that we cannot even express ourselves through singing anymore
Writer(s): Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, Andrew Oliver
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marionh4870
Just coming back from my pilgrimage, three months & 2000 km by foot, with (mostly) your songs everyday !
Now im home, listening your songs again, which remind me how cool and sweet it was, to have you with me on the path ! :)
Thanks a lot, you made my path easier and more beautiful guys! #moremore
@caballitoglorious8418
Amazing harmony and beautifully presented . Well done Wild Rivers !!!!!!
@erinizzle4039
Chills every time I listen to this.
@ashkenstamm32
unbelievable talent.
@thenickneagle
FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC Song! I love it! Can't wait to hear more!
@emilynelson7657
love the vibrato
@troopyblue
Love this! Can't wait to hear the rest of the EP
@lucajohn9854
great song!
@badoli1074
Still a fav of mine. Needs a video, probably from a road-trip through the mountains....
@amos3879
🔥🔥🔥love it