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.
Scorched Shore
Wolf & Bear Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Scorched Shore" by Wolf & Bear talk about the constant struggle of humanity and their longing for freedom. The opening line, "When will we be free?" sets the tone for the entire song. It speaks to the idea that individuals are constantly searching for a way out of the cycle of war and destruction. The repetition of "another world, another war, another scorched shore" reinforces this point, indicating that the world has seen many wars and devastation in the past, and a new one could be on the horizon.
The lyrics also touch upon personal struggles and mental health issues. The lines, "We've lost our minds. I'm going fucking crazy," and "dark thoughts seem to take form," emphasize the struggles that come with living in an uncertain world. The singer talks about feeling unsettled and trying to push through, even though it's easier to let someone else make decisions.
The chorus, "our eyes don't meet like they used to, whenever things start to clear in the back of my mind, did I give enough time? Because I don't know why I try," talks about the breakdown of communication and connection with a person they once knew. It's a reminder that connections can break down over time, and that it's important to work to maintain them.
Line by Line Meaning
When will we be free? Another world, another war, another scorched shore?
Questioning when we will be liberated from the cycle of war and destruction, yet expecting to see the same pattern repeat.
Back to Earth where living isn't easy. We've lost our minds.
Going back to reality from a temporary reprieve, where survival is difficult and sanity is lost.
I'm going fucking crazy. And I know it's nothing new my dismal point of view.
Acknowledging a state of madness and pessimism, which isn't a new mental state.
It's always haunting, the mirrors shattered and reflecting all around me.
The perpetual and troubling presence of broken reflections, that are a constant reminder of the damage done.
I can feel you in the back of my mind. Heart beats pulsing in time, I won't let you give it up give it up.
Feeling someone's presence in the subconscious, with a resolve to keep fighting for a cause or belief.
Can't you see peace from suffering? You're somewhere in between so far from everything.
Asking if there is an end to suffering through attaining peace, while feeling lost and disconnected from everything else.
You know there's nowhere else left to go. Our eyes don't meet like they used to.
Acknowledging being at a dead end, with a disconnect between individuals.
Whenever things start to clear in the back of my mind. Did I give enough time? Because I don't know why. I don't know why I try.
Questioning oneself if enough effort was made to succeed in the end, with doubts about trying again.
Haven't had too much to live for caught in a haze dark thoughts seem to take form.
Feeling a sense of purposelessness and being overwhelmed by negative thoughts.
Keep holding them in the truth on your lips. Feeling unsettled within your own skin.
Continuously suppressing the truth while feeling uncomfortable in one's own skin.
Take those parts of me and let go. Filling up the glass overflow. Contemplating why I push through. Easier to let someone else choose.
Trying to let go of certain parts of oneself while struggling to cope, wondering why they keep fighting when it's easier to let others decide for them.
You will always be the snare that won't let me go.
Referring to a person or situation that always holds them back and makes it difficult to move on.
I could speak my mind six times you'd still ignore me. The devils gave me a sentence. So I'll do my time and be fine in the morning.
Feeling unheard and ignored, with a resignation to accept a sentence given by life and knowing they'll be fine eventually.
When will we be free? Another world, another war, another scorched shore? When will we be free? Another world, another war, another scorched shore?
Repeating the opening lines, solidifying the sense of war, repetition, and hopelessness.
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[Tyler/Scream Chorus]
when will we be free?
another world? another war? another scorched shore?
back to Earth, where living isn’t easy
we’ve lost our minds
i’m going fucking crazy
and I know it’s nothing new(?)
my dismal point of view
it’s always haunting
the mirror’s shattered & reflecting all around me
[Marcus/Clean Verse]
i can feel you
in the back of my mind
heartbeats pulsing in time
i won’t let you give it up, give it up
can’t you see
peace from suffering?
you’re somewhere in between
so far from everything
[Marcus/Clean Bridge]
you know there’s nowhere else left to go
our eyes don’t meet like they used to
whenever things start to clear
in the back of my mind, did I give enough time?
cause I don’t know why
i don’t know why I try
i don’t know why I try
i don’t know why I try
[Tyler/Scream Chorus]
when will we be free?
another world? another war? another scorched shore?
when will we be free?
another world? another war? another scorched shore?
[Tyler/Marcus Verse 2]
(Tyler)
haven’t had
too much to live for
caught in a haze
dark thoughts seem to take form
(Marcus)
keep holding them in
the truth on your lips
feeling unsettled
within your own skin
(Both)
take those parts of me & let go
filling up the glass overflow
contemplating why I push through
easier to let someone choose
[Marcus/Clean Bridge 2]
you will always be the snare
that won’t let me go
our eyes don’t meet like they used to
whenever things start to clear
in the back of my mind
did I give enough time
cause I don’t know why
i don’t know why I try
[Tyler/Scream Hook]
i could speak my mind six times
you would still ignore me
the devils gave me a sentence
so I’ll do my time & be fine in the morning
CoolJay14745
When will we be free
Another wolf, another war, another scorched shore
Backed it up where living isn't easy
We've lost our minds
I'm going fucking crazy
As I know it's nothing bad my tears will point to you
It's always haunting
The mirror's shattered and reflecting all around me
I can feel you in the back of my mind
Heartbeat's pulsing in time
I won't let you give it up, give it up
Can't you see peace from suffering
You're somewhere in between
So far from everything
You know there's nowhere else left to go
Our eyes don't meet like they used to
Whenever things start to be
In the back of my mind
Did I give enough time
Cause I don't know why
I don't know why I try
I don't know why I try
I don't know why I try
When will we be free?
Another wolf, another war, another scorched shore
When will we be free?
Another wolf, another war, another scorched shore
I have too much to live for
Caught in a haze dark thoughts seem to take form
Keep holding them in, the truth on your lips
Feeling unsettled within your own skin
Take those parts of me and let go
Filling up the glass, overflow
Contemplating why I push through
Easier to let someone else choose
You will always be the snare that won't let go
Our eyes don't meet like they used to
Whenever things start to be
In the back of my mind
Did I give enough time
Cause I don't know why
I don't know why I try
I could speak my mind six times
Yet still I'm burning
The devils gave me a sentence
So I'll do my time and be fine in the morning
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giriNk core
nicee
Christopher Vaughn
We love them!
George K.
W&B are sick, every new song is an absolute banger (writing this before I even listened to this one tbh).
alexander martinez
Love this. Original, not generic, and a breath of fresh air to newer post hardcore music.
LordTime Bomb
So hard to find
Sean Logan McCauley
Best song they have ever released in my opinion. Catch and Release is close but this one gets me so hard. So melodic, groovy, and heavy at the same time. I love the balance. And that ending kicks HARD
With Sails Ahead
This song + the whole EP they dropped today are some of their besttt songs. Love this
Annetta Hodges
Been following this band for a long time to see them getting better and better.
Jesse Golden
Sooooooooo goooood were entering the era of 2000s core inspired and i love it