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.
Deleto
Wolf & Bear Lyrics
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I don′t know if you're
Holding me back
You really put me through it
Yeah
I′m stuck in the middle
Hand on the trigger
I'm tempted a little, but
If you wanted to
Am I blinded by
The faith I put in you
Say you have to go
Then you overstay
I think I hate you but I just can't turn away
I can′t remember the days
When you used to cherish my name
Don′t be so dramatic
We're both melted plastic
And that′s just the name of the game
Should I let you fall
Are you too far gone
Cause after all
I'm stuck in the middle
Hand on the trigger
I′m tempted a little but
Could you open up
If you wanted to
Am I blinded by
Those sexy things you do
Say you have to go
Then you overstay
I think I hate you but I just can't turn away
Stay awake for hours
Just to pass the days
On second thought
It′s all I've got
It's making me behave
I can′t remember the days
The look on your face hasn′t changed
We've grown so damn toxic
There′s no love we lost it
And that's how our story′s explained
Should I let you fall
Are you too far gone
Cause after all
I'm stuck in the middle
Hand on the trigger
I′m tempted a little, but
Could you open up
If you wanted to
Am I blinded by
The faith I put in you
Say you have to go
Then you overstay
I think I hate you but I just can't turn away
The lyrics of Wolf & Bear's song Deleto explore the complex emotions of being stuck in a toxic relationship, wanting to let go but unable to do so. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a relationship that's causing them pain, but they can't seem to get out of it. The opening lines, "Where we going, I don't know if you're holding me back, you really put me through it," reveal the uncertainty and the pain of the singer.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with their conflicting emotions, questioning whether they are too blinded by their faith in their partner to see the truth, and wondering whether they should let their partner fall or hold on and risk falling themselves. The lines "I think I hate you but I just can't turn away" encapsulate the pain of being in a situation where one is torn between love and hate.
The song's chorus features the lines "Should I let you fall, are you too far gone, 'cause after all, I'm stuck in the middle, hand on the trigger, I'm tempted a little but, could you open up if you wanted to." These lyrics suggest that the singer is uncertain about whether to hold on to the relationship or to let it end, but they want their partner to open up and be honest with them.
Overall, the lyrics of Deleto are a poignant exploration of the pain and uncertainty that comes with being in a toxic relationship, and the struggle to find a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Where we going
I am unsure about the direction of our relationship
I don't know if you're holding me back
I am questioning whether you are impeding my progress
You really put me through it
I am going through a difficult time because of you
I'm stuck in the middle
I am in a state of confusion and indecision
Hand on the trigger
I am emotionally volatile and could react drastically
I'm tempted a little, but
I am considering taking action that may not be wise
Could you open up
I am asking for honesty and transparency
If you wanted to
I am open to hearing your side of the story
Am I blinded by
I am questioning my own judgment and perception
The faith I put in you
I am wondering if my trust in you is misplaced
Say you have to go
I am prepared for you to leave if necessary
Then you overstay
I am frustrated when you prolong our interactions
I think I hate you but I just can't turn away
I am conflicted about my feelings towards you and our relationship
I can't remember the days
I am reflecting on how things used to be
When you used to cherish my name
I miss the affection and admiration you once showed me
Don't be so dramatic
I am trying to avoid unnecessary theatrics
We're both melted plastic
We are both damaged and no longer in our original form
And that's just the name of the game
This is how life goes and we must adapt
Should I let you fall
I am contemplating abandoning you in your time of need
Are you too far gone
I am questioning whether it is too late to help you
Cause after all
Despite the difficulties, we are still connected
Stay awake for hours
I am struggling to sleep due to our situation
Just to pass the days
I am trying to fill the time and distract myself
On second thought
Upon reflection, I realize this is not a healthy coping mechanism
It's all I've got
Despite the flaws, this is all I have left
It's making me behave
This situation is affecting my actions and mood
The look on your face hasn't changed
You are still the same person, but our relationship has changed
We've grown so damn toxic
Our relationship has become unhealthy and damaging
There's no love we lost it
We no longer have the love that once existed between us
And that's how our story's explained
This is the reason why our relationship has deteriorated
Writer(s): Cameron Nunez, Jacob Koval, Joshua Unitt, Marcus Cisneros, Tim Feerick, Tyler Watt
Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Wolf & Bear:
DELETO LYRICS
Where we going? I dont know if you’re holding me back you really put me through it yeah,
Im stuck in the middle, hand on the trigger im tempted a little but
Could you open up if you wanted to
Am i blinded by the faith i put in you
Say you have to go, then you overstay
I think i hate you but i just cant turn away
I can’t remember the days where you used to cherish my name
Don’t be so dramatic we’re both melted plastic
And that’s just the name of the game
Should i let you fall?
Are you too far gone?
Cause’ after all
Im stuck in the middle, hand on the trigger im tempted a little but
Could you open up if you wanted to
Am i blinded by, the sexy things you do
Say you have to go, then you overstay
I think i hate you but i just cant turn away
Stay away for hours
Just to pass the days
Im sick and bought Its all i got
It’s making me behave
I can’t remember the days, the look on your face hasn’t changed
We’ve grown so damn toxic
There’s no love we’ve lost it
And that’s how our story’s explained
Should i let you fall?
Are you too far gone?
Cause’ after all
Im stuck in the middle, hand on the trigger im tempted a little but
Could you open up if you wanted to
Am i blinded by the faith i put in you
Say you have to go, then you overstay
I think i hate you but i just cant turn away
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@hakimtaii
This is some good shit
@christophervaughn9580
These guys are so awesome!
@aerhi9620
RIP Tim Feerik ♥ Nobody can bass like you man. Gone too soon </3
@Vir1dia
the bass here is legendary, RIP
@alonzor557
Best bass player ever imo
@MrSyngamer
Loving this slightly chill song compared to the rest of the discog, it managed to be lighter but still sticks to that Wolf & Bear sound
@leo36973
This song needs a part 2 cause it was to short and tooooo fucking good can’t get enough of it !!!! Keep it up guys !!!🔥🔥😁
@helpmefindmysonhaveyouseen8484
THATS WHAT IM SAYIN
@andresflores1782
Alright, it's official. Dance Gavin Dance, Every Time I Die, Circa Survive and Wolf & Bear are God tier.