The band spent much of 2017 touring playing a number of UK and European festivals over the summer, including an appearance with Seth Lakeman at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park and on the BBC Music Introducing Stage at Glastonbury.
The Author
Wildwood Kin Lyrics
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As I sit and watch you grow
You will find these season struggles will show
That I'm wide awake
The destination (destination)
You long to go there (long to go there)
Is the answer, you're getting close
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh the cold wind blows
As I sit and watch you grow
You will find these season struggles will show
That I'm wide awake
The destination (destination)
You long to go there (long to go there)
Is the answer, you're getting close
And you will see that I made it right
That I made it right
That I made it right
That I made it right
That I made it right
From where I stand your present circumstances
And all your plans are just a door into a future that I know
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
The Wildwood Kin's song "The Author" starts with the singer observing someone she cares about grow. She watches them during a time of struggles, as they aim for a destination that they long for. The cold wind symbolizes the harsh facets of life that they need to overcome. The singer assures that they should not worry as they are present, wide awake, and rooting for them. The destination they aspire to achieve is not far away, and they will eventually get there. The chorus highlights the assurance that the person in question will succeed and that the singer played a pivotal role in making it happen.
In the second half, the lyrics delve into the idea of future and planning. The singer comments on how the present circumstances and plans are just but a door to the future that she knows. The imagery tells us that the future holds countless possibilities and potential, all ready to be discovered. The lyrics suggest that the singer has already seen the future and knows what will happen, and that they have already made everything right.
Overall, "The Author" is a song about support, assurance, and the transformative power of overcoming challenges. It speaks to the idea that there is always hope, and that even in the face of adversity, success is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the cold wind blows
I am feeling the chill in the air as I sit and observe.
As I sit and watch you grow
I am watching your progress as you mature and develop.
You will find these season struggles will show
Your difficulties during this period of life will reveal important lessons.
That I'm wide awake
I am alert and fully aware of your experiences as you grow.
The destination (destination)
The goal you seek.
You long to go there (long to go there)
You greatly desire to reach it.
Is the answer, you're getting close
The destination holds the solution you seek, and you are making progress towards it.
And you will see that I made it right
You will realize that I have guided you towards the correct path.
That I made it right
Again emphasizing that your successful journey will be due to my guidance.
From where I stand your present circumstances
I am able to observe your current state of being from a distant vantage point.
And all your plans are just a door into a future that I know
I am aware of the opportunities that lie ahead for you even if you are not.
Writer(s): Jamie Michael Evans, Emillie Louise Key, Bethany Catherine Key, Meghann Grace Loney
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Eveson
Another gem from three talented lovely ladies, cant wait to see them again.
Mark Williams
Always loved this song ladies. Brilliant xx
James Turner
It's amazing love the song
A.R W
perfection!