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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Tangerine
Wildlife Control Lyrics
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Oh, They say it's a brand new day,
but I don't think so.
'Cause none of the slogans,
and none of the billboards,
and certainly not the TV shows
that the world wants to prince me
So everyone says “cheer up.”
But don't they know that
Sad people are the happiest inside.
There's no room for a bleeding heart to hide.
I see you laughing in your eyes.
And no one else notices.
The first time I met you
your hair was dyed tangerine.
You looked like a wreck
I thought, “She's amazing!”
My heart was exploding,
but my mind was imploding.
I didn't know what to say,
the best I could do was
Sad people are the happiest inside.
There's no room for a bleeding heart to hide.
I see you laughing in your eyes.
And no one else notices.
Now that I've found you
everything is quite different.
I laugh at the billboards,
even watch the TV shows.
Buried inside us
was something I didn't know.
Oh, but now I know.
Sad people are the happiest inside.
There's no room for a bleeding heart to hide.
I see you laughing in your eyes.
The song "Tangerine" by Wildlife Control is an upbeat and catchy tune that initially appears to be a commentary on the state of the world. The opening lyrics, "On your mark, get ready. Set. Go. Oh, They say it's a brand new day, but I don't think so," set the tone for the rest of the song. The artist seems to be jaded by the typical messages that are broadcasted to everyone through billboards, slogans, and TV shows. Despite this, people around the artist are urging them to "cheer up", but the artist believes that "sad people are the happiest inside." The song's chorus repeats the idea that there is "no room for a bleeding heart to hide," and the artist suggests that they see something in someone else's eyes that no one else notices.
The second half of the song turns to a more personal tone, as the artist recounts the first time they met someone whose hair was dyed tangerine. The artist notes that their heart was exploding and their mind was imploding, unsure of what to say. However, they reveal that now that they've found this person, everything is different. The song ends with the refrain about sad people being happiest inside and the observation that the person they met had been hiding something inside of them.
Overall, "Tangerine" is a song about finding hope and happiness amidst a pessimistic world. The artist recognizes the value in being sad and emotional, and finding someone who understands that can change everything.
Line by Line Meaning
On your mark, get ready. set. go.
Let's get started!
Oh, They say it's a brand new day, but I don't think so.
I disagree that things have changed for the better.
'Cause none of the slogans, and none of the billboards, and certainly not the TV shows
No advertising or media will change my mind.
Are gonna convince me that the world wants to prince me
I don't believe the world is looking out for my best interests.
So everyone says 'cheer up.' But don't they know that
People try to encourage me, but they don't understand
Sad people are the happiest inside.
Sometimes unhappy people are actually content deep down inside.
There's no room for a bleeding heart to hide.
Emotional vulnerability is always on display.
I see you laughing in your eyes.
I can tell you're happy even if other people can't.
And no one else notices.
Others aren't perceptive enough to see it.
The first time I met you your hair was dyed tangerine.
You caught my eye right away with your bold hairstyle.
You looked like a wreck I thought, 'She's amazing!'
Even though you didn't look perfect, I was still drawn to you.
My heart was exploding, but my mind was imploding.
I was feeling intense emotions but couldn't process my thoughts.
I didn't know what to say, the best I could do was
I was so taken aback I was at a loss for words.
Now that I've found you everything is quite different.
My life has changed for the better since getting to know you.
I laugh at the billboards, even watch the TV shows.
The same media I used to hate is more enjoyable now.
Buried inside us was something I didn't know.
We had something special inside us that I didn't realize at first.
Oh, but now I know.
But I understand now.
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James R Waddell
love this song!
Christopher Long
Wildlife Control is the next big thing. It's happening.
JD Muñoz
I wish everyone listen this!
WAGertainment
Can't believe this ones only got 600 clicks. This song is so awesome
TranceAndIndieLover
3 years and 6 months ago and this only have 3k views?
This world is fucked.