Wildlife Control released their debut single Analog or Digital in December 2011 with an interactive video using HTML5, JavaScript, and the SoundCloud API. In February 2012, they released the official music video for Analog or Digital on YouTube. It went viral, officially trending during the first weekend of its release. The widespread reach of the videos resulted in Analog or Digital and the band's subsequently released EP, Spin to hit No. 1 on Amazon MP3's "Hot New Releases" sales chart in the Alternative Pop category.
In April 2012, Wildlife Control held a four-week residency at Arlene's Grocery in New York City while touring through several major cities including Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Wildlife Control released their self-titled debut album on July 31, 2012. The album received favorable reviews from several major media outlets, with Wired declaring it "A great debut album from an indie band who really seem to be creating their own musical pulse." Two songs from the album hit the Hype Machine "Popular" chart, with People Change reaching No. 1 and Spin reaching No. 4. The band held album premiere shows at Mercury Lounge in New York City and Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco.
On August 22, 2012, Wildlife Control peaked at No. 48 on the CMJ Radio 200 chart, making it the highest ranked self-released album for that week. Notable commercial radio DJs including Aaron Axelsen at KITS in San Francisco and Nic Harcourt have featured Wildlife Control songs on their programs. On November 28, 2012, Analog or Digital reached No. 12 on the FMQB SubModern Singles chart.
Wildlife Control headlined The Deli Magazine's Avant Pop show at the 2012 CMJ Music Marathon.
South By Southwest announced on their website that Wildlife Control is scheduled to appear at the annual SXSW Music Festival in 2013.
On January 18, 2013, MTV Hive premiered a new Wildlife Control single titled Different, announcing a release date of January 29, 2013. The band then released another single titled Ages Places on March 8, 2013, while announcing details of their upcoming SXSW performances.
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Brooklyn
Wildlife Control Lyrics
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The city we come in droves
To find something
There's something we're all hoping for
Everybody's hoping
they're gonna find something
And when it's over
to make babies, grow gardens, and make some stir fry
Stir fry
So everybody's moving to Brooklyn
Not just on Saturday night
Not just in the winter or the summertime
Something inside my mind says
“You know, I feel like going out tonight”
You said I'm crazy
I'm crazy for moving here
Then you followed me
And even after ten years of failure
You still think that you're gonna be famous
But we don't care
We don't care what you wanna be
We just wanna ride bikes and make catchy beats
And that's why
Everybody's moving to Brooklyn
Not just on Saturday night
Not just in the winter or the summertime
Something inside your mind says
"You know, I feel like going out tonight”
Who's playing at Union Hall?
Or maybe we should go to BAM
I know, let's head up to Williamsburg
and see the Hasidim and the hipsters breaking bread
We're all different
We're all different but we're all the same
We work hard and live close
But we're sick of the rat race
So everybody's moving to Brooklyn
Yeah, everybody's moving to Brooklyn
The song "Brooklyn" by Wildlife Control is an ode to the city, where people come in droves to find something they're hoping for. The lyrics speak to the universal desire for something more, something better in life. The repetition of the line "Everybody's hoping, they're gonna find something" emphasizes this space of longing, while the upbeat instrumentation infuses the lyrics with a hopefulness that is palpable throughout the song.
The song's lyrics also speak to the transience of life. The line "And when it's over, it's over, we all go home to make babies, grow gardens, and make some stir fry" highlights the temporariness of the urban experience, where people come and go seeking something elusive. This line also speaks to the idea that there is more to life than the rat race, the grind, and the hustle of city living. People, ultimately, want to live full, fulfilling lives, which may include raising families, planting gardens, and making stir fry.
Overall, "Brooklyn" is a celebration of urban life, with its challenges and joys. It is an infectious song that captures the spirit of a generation on the move, looking for something more, and finding it amidst the hustle and bustle of city living.
Line by Line Meaning
To the city
We are heading into the city
The city we come in droves
Many people come to the city
To find something
We come for something specific
There's something we're all hoping for
We all hope to find something
Everybody's hoping they're gonna find something
Everyone has hope for something
And when it's over
When we're done with our city venture
It's over, we all go home
We return to our homes
to make babies, grow gardens, and make some stir fry
To start families, do gardening, and cook food
So everybody's moving to Brooklyn
Many people are relocating to Brooklyn
Not just on Saturday night
It's not just a weekend thing
Not just in the winter or the summertime
It's a year-round thing
Something inside my mind says
Something compels me
“You know, I feel like going out tonight”
I want to go out tonight
You said I'm crazy
You called me crazy
I'm crazy for moving here
I am crazy for relocating here
Then you followed me
Then you came after me
And even after ten years of failure
Despite not being successful after a decade
You still think that you're gonna be famous
You still believe that you'll become famous
But we don't care
We don't mind
We don't care what you wanna be
We're not concerned about your aspirations
We just wanna ride bikes and make catchy beats
We just want to bike and make appealing music
And that's why everybody's moving to Brooklyn
That's why many people are relocating to Brooklyn
Who's playing at Union Hall?
Who's performing at Union Hall?
Or maybe we should go to BAM
Or we could go to BAM
I know, let's head up to Williamsburg
I have an idea, let's go to Williamsburg
and see the Hasidim and the hipsters breaking bread
We'll see the Hasidic Jews and the trendsetters socializing
We're all different
We're all diverse
We're all different but we're all the same
We're diverse, but still alike
We work hard and live close
We work diligently and live near each other
But we're sick of the rat race
But we're tired of the competitive environment
So everybody's moving to Brooklyn
That's why many people are relocating to Brooklyn
Yeah, everybody's moving to Brooklyn
Yes, lots of people are moving to Brooklyn
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ksenia Lanin
I absolutely love this song. Thank you!
Tomasz Solarewicz
im really happy i found your music guys. Im listening it here, in Poland. Good luck with your passion.
Trina Mae
great track!!!