2015 brought a line-up change following the departure of Sam Kohl, Steven Fernandes, and Ben Jovi. They were subsequently replaced by vocalist Marcus Cisneros, guitarist Louie Baltazar, and bass guitarist Nathaniel Duarte. They released their second single, "Sight", on September 8, 2015.
On January 6, 2016, it was announced that Wolf & Bear had signed to Will Swan's record label Blue Swan Records. On March 29, 2016, the band released their single, "Different Fires", on Blue Swan Records. They released a split EP with label-mates Adventurer, titled Wolf & Bear x Adventurer, on May 20, 2016. It was also revealed that the band were to go into the studio to record their debut full-length studio album in 2016 with producer Dryw Owens, who has produced with Sianvar and From Indian Lakes.
The band appeared on American post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance's 10-year anniversary tour in the United States in December 2015, alongside Strawberry Girls, Slaves, A Lot Like Birds, and Dayshell.
Nathaniel Duarte was abruptly kicked out of the line-up in 2016, as the group decided to go with a new member (bass guitarist of Dance Gavin Dance, Tim Feerick) to inflate their popularity.
On June 8, 2017, the band released the single "GreyBlood", their first with bass guitarist Tim Feerick, along with its music video, which premiered on Alternative Press.
On September 10, 2017, it was confirmed by Blue Swan Records that Wolf & Bear is scheduled to released their debut studio album, Everything Is Going Grey, on October 3, 2017.
On June 5, 2018, the band released a five-track live album, Grey Sessions, recorded at Pus Cavern in Sacramento, CA.
Wolf & Bear toured as support on Sianvar's headlining 2019 tour, which took place from January 11 to January 19, in the United States, along with Ghost Atlas.
On February 28, 2019, they released the lead single, "Deleto", along with its music video, from their upcoming EP.
The band attended the first annual SwanFest music festival, hosted by Rise Records and headlined by Dance Gavin Dance, on March 30, 2019 in Anaheim, CA.
On June 4, 2019, they released the second single, "Red Hen". On July 18, 2019, they released their third single "Lifeguard". The group's self-titled EP was released on August 14, 2019, becoming their first release since being dropped by Blue Swan Records. In December 2019, it was confirmed that guitarist Louie Baltazar would return to the band as a guitarist.
Catch and Release
Wolf & Bear Lyrics
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I've never been this sore
I′m breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where′s she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you′re too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Soak up the sun, It′s only warm for so long
Before the day drifts into the night
The sun won't rise tomorrow
And night will never fall the same
I can′t take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin′
Don′t want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you′re fucking around
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
I did not deserve this
Tell me were you nervous
Shedding your skin in his bed
Got me feeling kind of empty
Never thought you'd try to end me
Can′t believe I ever let you in my life
Now I'm filled with so much envy
Hating that you tried to mend me
You′ll reap what you sow
Just let go
Bless your soul
Can't believe you've grown so cold
Now your voice will never sound the same, yeah
Take a look around
Does this make you proud?
You′ve been in his sheets
I′m begging you please just go
Take your soul
Tainted soul
Go
I can't take it
I′ve never been this sore
I'm breakin′
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where′s she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you′re too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you′re choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
The lyrics of Wolf & Bear's song "Catch and Release" reflect the emotions of betrayal, heartbreak, and the struggle to let go of a toxic relationship. The singer expresses their pain and frustration, unable to bear the weight of the situation any longer. They are breaking and no longer want the person they are addressing.
The first verse highlights the singer's awareness of their partner's infidelity. They question the whereabouts of their partner and the other person involved, emphasizing their constant running around. The singer feels trapped in their negative emotions, consumed by hate and doubt, while the other person seems oblivious to the damage they have caused. They hope for a change but remain uncertain if it will ever happen.
The chorus introduces a metaphor of the passing of time, comparing it to the fleeting warmth of the sun. The singer acknowledges that the sun won't rise tomorrow and the night won't fall in the same way. This could suggest that the warmth and happiness in the relationship have faded, leaving only uncertainty and pain.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's anguish, questioning the worth of the other person's actions and the pain they have inflicted. They express their disbelief and emptiness, having never imagined that their partner would try to hurt them in such a way. The singer harbors a sense of envy towards the other person for attempting to mend them while still carrying the weight of their actions. They believe that the other person will eventually reap the consequences of their behavior.
In the bridge, the singer urges the other person to let go and reflects on how they have changed. They are disappointed and shocked by the other person's coldness, knowing that their voice will never sound the same to them. They also ask the person to leave and take their tainted soul with them, expressing a desire to be free from their presence and the pain they have caused.
The final repetition of the chorus amplifies the singer's feelings of being caught up in hate and doubt, while still holding onto hope that the situation will turn around. They question whether the other person's actions were worth it and if the pain they are experiencing will ever come to an end.
Overall, "Catch and Release" portrays the turmoil of a broken relationship, the struggle to let go, and the longing for closure and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I can′t take it
I am overwhelmed and incapable of bearing this situation anymore
I've never been this sore
I have never felt this emotionally or physically hurt before
I′m breakin'
I am emotionally crumbling and falling apart
Don't want you anymore
I no longer desire or need you in my life
Where you at right now?
Where are you currently located?
Where′s she at right now?
Where is she currently located?
Running around
Engaging in aimless and erratic behavior
Always running around
Consistently engaging in aimless and erratic behavior
While you′re fucking around
While you are engaging in casual sexual activities with others
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
I am deeply entangled in my feelings of anger and uncertainty
That you′re too busy to figure it out
You are too preoccupied to understand or comprehend my emotions
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Dedicated to hiding and suppressing the secrets you hold
Just keep hoping that it turns around
I hold onto hope that the situation will improve or change for the better
Soak up the sun, It′s only warm for so long
Enjoy the pleasant aspects of life because they are temporary
Before the day drifts into the night
Before the current positive situation transforms into a negative one
The sun won't rise tomorrow
Tomorrow will not bring any new sources of happiness or hope
And night will never fall the same
The future will never be as peaceful or calm as it once was
Tell me was it worth it
Please inform me if the actions or choices were rewarding or valuable
Will this pain ever end?
Is there a possibility for this suffering to cease?
I did not deserve this
I did nothing to warrant or merit this treatment
Tell me were you nervous
May you please confess if you experienced anxiety or unease
Shedding your skin in his bed
Having intimate encounters with someone else
Got me feeling kind of empty
Causing me to experience a sense of hollowness or void
Never thought you'd try to end me
I never expected you to attempt to harm or destroy me
Can′t believe I ever let you in my life
I am filled with disbelief that I allowed you to be a part of my existence
Now I'm filled with so much envy
Now I am consumed by intense feelings of jealousy
Hating that you tried to mend me
I despise the fact that you attempted to fix or heal me
You′ll reap what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
Just let go
Simply release your grip or attachment
Bless your soul
May your inner being be graced with positivity and goodness
Can't believe you've grown so cold
I am astonished by how distant and heartless you have become
Now your voice will never sound the same, yeah
Your words will no longer carry the same impact or meaning
Take a look around
Observe your surroundings
Does this make you proud?
Does this situation bring you a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment?
You′ve been in his sheets
You have engaged in intimate activities in his bed
I′m begging you please just go
I am pleading for you to depart from my life
Take your soul
Retrieve your inner self or essence
Tainted soul
A soul that has been corrupted or blemished
Go
Leave
Writer(s): Cameron Mitchell Nunez, Jacob Koval, Joshua Samuel Unitt, Marcus Delone Cisneros, Timothy Thomas Feerick, Tyler Matthew Watt
Contributed by Katherine V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A C
LYRICS: CATCH AND RELEASEI can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Soak up the sun, It's only warm for so long
Before the day drifts into the night
The sun won't rise tomorrow
And night will never fall the same
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
I did not deserve this
Tell me were you nervous
Shedding your skin in his bed
Got me feeling kind of empty
Never thought you'd try to end me
Can't believe I ever let you in my life
Now I'm filled with so much envy
Hating that you tried to mend me
You'll reap what you sow
Just let go
Bless your soul
Can't believe you've grown so cold
Now your voice will never sound the same, yeah
Take a look around
Does this make you proud?
You've been in his sheets
I'm begging you please just go
Take your soul
Tainted soul
Go
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns aroundTell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
Christopher Vaughn
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Soak up the sun, It's only warm for so long
Before the day drifts into the night
The sun won't rise tomorrow
And night will never fall the same
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
I did not deserve this
Tell me were you nervous
Shedding your skin in his bed
Got me feeling kind of empty
Never thought you'd try to end me
Can't believe I ever let you in my life
Now I'm filled with so much envy
Hating that you tried to mend me
You'll reap what you sow
Just let go
Bless your soul
Can't believe you've grown so cold
Now your voice will never sound the same, yeah
Take a look around
Does this make you proud?
You've been in his sheets
I'm begging you please just go
Take your soul
Tainted soul
Go
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Clayton Phipps
Unofficial Just off of listening
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I can't take it, I never been this sore
I'm breaking, Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now? Where's he at right now?
Runnin' around, Always running around
Are you fucking around?
I'm so caught up in my hate and now
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Soak up the sun, it's only worked for so long
Before the day, drifts into the night
The sun won't, rise tomorrow
And my world never felt the same
I can't take it, I never been this sore
I'm breaking, Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now? Where's he at right now?
Runnin' around, Always running around
Are you fucking around?
Tell me was it worth it, Tell me he was worth it
Will this pain ever end?
(I do not deserve this, tell me you were nervous)
(Sharing your skin in his bed)
Got me feeling kinda empty, never thought you'd try to end me
Can't believe I ever let you in my life
(Now I'm feeling so much envy, hating that you tried to mend me)
(You'll reap what you sow)
Just let go, bless your soul
Can't believe you've grown so cold
Now your voice will never sound the same, yeah
Take a look around, does this make you proud
You've been in his sheets, I'm begging you please just go
Take your soul, tainted soul
Go
I can't take it, I never been this sore
I'm breaking, Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now? Where's he at right now?
Runnin' around, Always running around
Are you fucking around?
I'm so caught up in my hate and now
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Tell me was he worth it, tell me was he worth it
Will this pain, ever end?
Tell me was he worth it, tell me was he worth it
Will this pain, ever end?
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Saw these guys twice this month , once in Anaheim and the other in San Diego. I bought their album in Anaheim and have been jamming to it almost every day since and I just love this song!
Cat Eat Food
Been playing this every day, holy shit. Been listening to W&B daily since I found them, but once I found this song I haven't been able to stop. I play it for the baby baking in me too.
James Clark
Wolf and bear deserves so much more credit and visibility, these guys are incredibly talented and they’re shoes are phenomenal.
Eskild
What an awesome song. Digging it!
A C
LYRICS: CATCH AND RELEASEI can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns around
Soak up the sun, It's only warm for so long
Before the day drifts into the night
The sun won't rise tomorrow
And night will never fall the same
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
I did not deserve this
Tell me were you nervous
Shedding your skin in his bed
Got me feeling kind of empty
Never thought you'd try to end me
Can't believe I ever let you in my life
Now I'm filled with so much envy
Hating that you tried to mend me
You'll reap what you sow
Just let go
Bless your soul
Can't believe you've grown so cold
Now your voice will never sound the same, yeah
Take a look around
Does this make you proud?
You've been in his sheets
I'm begging you please just go
Take your soul
Tainted soul
Go
I can't take it
I've never been this sore
I'm breakin'
Don't want you anymore
Where you at right now?
Where's she at right now?
Running around
Always running around
While you're fucking around
I'm so caught up in my hate and doubt
That you're too busy to figure it out
Focused on the secrets that you're choking down
Just keep hoping that it turns aroundTell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
Tell me was it worth it
Tell me was he worth it
Will this pain ever end?
KJonesy
day 3 of this song being on repeat
erxsxd
Canción genial <3
Jesse Hildebrand
LOVE this song
Sokie Stone
Love your sound 💕
Mr. Steal Yo Chicken Nuggets
i love it so much!
Satyr
Can't wait for the next release!