Wilderado's Max Rainer and Tyler Wimpee met through mutual friends in college and started writing songs together in their fifth year after most of their friends had left. They went on a thirty concert tour with Flipturn in 2022, and expanded the tour to include bands Toledo and Michigander.
In 2016, the band released their first EP, Misty Shrub. On July 22, 2016, the band released their second EP titled Latigo which amassed over 18 million streams on Spotify. On the back of Latigo, Wilderado spent the next year touring with acts such as Band of Horses, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Lindsey Buckingham, and Judah & The Lion.
In 2018, Wilderado released their third EP titled Favors to warm critical and fan acclaim.
In July 2019, Wilderado released the single Surefire. The song was inspired by the poem “A Gradual Canticle for Augustine” by Tabitha King. Surefire was named one of the "5 Songs You Need to Hear Right Now" by Sirius XM's Spectrum.
In 2020, the band released 3 singles, CFS, Revenant, and Take Some Time, remixed by RJD2, Emancipator, Kyle McEvoy, & by Gus of Alt-J.
In 2021, the band released their newest single, "Head Right."
In October, 2021, the band released their debut album self-titled Wilderado.
In March, 2022, the band appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, for their television debut.
On September 24, 2022, the band performed on CBS Saturday Morning, 'Saturday Sessions' for their AM TV Debut where they performed "Surefire," "Take Some Time," and "Outside My Head."
The current name is an altered version of the name of a town in Texas called Wildorado, which the band came across while driving late at night. Originally the band was named "Bird Dog" until they learned that another band had been using the name prior to them, which prompted the change to the current name.
The Window
Wilderado Lyrics
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But don't let it get to you
If you saw it, get your wallet
Before I met you I was all profound
Elements of what gets lost in sound
Well, I fell, I hit the ground, hit the stone
No sail, nowhere to go
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
Mr. Rover, Casanova, don't you know you're getting old
Did you find out where you went?
Did you finally make some sense
Of what went up
But never came back down?
What sort of love just up and leaves you?
Don't run, don't stay inside
Don't pull curtains on both day and night
Yeah, you get me over to the window
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
Remember when I asked you if you'd stay?
Remember when we turned the night to day?
You caught me looking nervous
Pulled me through the surface
Now I'm feeling certain
That you get me over to the window
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
You get me over to the window
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
In "The Window" by Wilderado, the lyrics revolve around a theme of finding hope and clarity through a relationship. The first verse speaks about the potential for happiness and fulfillment, but also warns not to let desires overpower oneself. The singer describes a time before the relationship when they were introspective and lost in their thoughts. However, now they have fallen in love and feel grounded. The metaphorical window represents a gateway to understanding and emotions that the singer needs to experience.
The second verse introduces the character of "Mr. Rover," who is described as getting old and questioning his life choices. The singer wonders if Mr. Rover has found answers to the ups and downs of life, specifically the kind of love that disappears without explanation. The refrain emphasizes the importance of not hiding away from the world and the need to embrace both day and night.
The third verse, through nostalgic reminiscing, explores a sense of vulnerability in the relationship. The singer recalls asking their partner if they would stay, and how their love turned their lives around. The partner's presence and support provide a sense of assurance, drawing the singer out of their anxious state. The chorus repeats the idea that the partner brings the singer to the window, granting them feelings and understanding they have been searching for.
Overall, "The Window" portrays a longing for connection and the transformative power of love in helping one navigate through the complexities of life. It highlights the significance of finding someone who brings clarity, support, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want it, you can have it
If you desire it, it is within your reach
But don't let it get to you
But do not let it consume or overwhelm you
If you saw it, get your wallet
If you witnessed it, prepare yourself financially
Before I met you I was all profound
Prior to our encounter, I possessed deep and introspective thoughts
Elements of what gets lost in sound
Aspects of what becomes obscured within noise
Well, I fell, I hit the ground, hit the stone
Well, I stumbled, I fell to the ground, struck the unforgiving surface
No sail, nowhere to go
Lacking direction, with no destination in sight
But you get me over to the window
Yet, you guide me towards the window
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
You evoke emotions within me that I truly should understand
Mr. Rover, Casanova, don't you know you're getting old
Mister Rover, a seductive individual, do you not realize your advancing age?
Did you find out where you went?
Have you discovered the path you embarked upon?
Did you finally make some sense
Have you eventually found meaning
Of what went up
Of that which ascended
But never came back down?
But never returned to its original state?
What sort of love just up and leaves you?
What kind of love abruptly departs from your life?
Don't run, don't stay inside
Do not flee, do not confine yourself indoors
Don't pull curtains on both day and night
Do not block out both daylight and darkness
Remember when I asked you if you'd stay?
Recall when I inquired if you would remain by my side?
Remember when we turned the night to day?
Recall when we transformed the darkness into daylight?
You caught me looking nervous
You observed me appearing anxious
Pulled me through the surface
Drew me up from beneath, beyond the superficial layer
Now I'm feeling certain
Now I possess assurance
That you get me over to the window
That you guide me towards the window
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
You evoke emotions within me that I truly should understand
You get me over to the window
You guide me towards the window
You give me feelings that I really oughta know
You evoke emotions within me that I truly should understand
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chad Copelin, Colton Dearing, James Mc Alister, Justin Kila, Maxim Helmerich, Tyler Wimpee
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