Wolf & Chain have been performing at Adelaide live music venues since 2017 doing the rounds of the local circuit. 2020 had seen the band grow significantly with the release of debut EP “An Honest Mistake” in June, with several tracks garnering radio play on triple j short.fast.loud, The Faction, and Triple M Hard & Heavy among others. The EP was received to glowing reviews from Don't Bore Us, Wall of Sound, Punktastic and many others.
The band seeks to bring back the emotional charge of the emo and punk scene, whilst incorporating modern and unique elements to their creative vision. Every live show from the band is full of energy and raw emotion. A pure rock n roll exorcism through pop music on steroids. The band has had huge success off the back of their debut EP 'An Honest Mistake' with two sold out Lion Arts Factory shows and national touring with sell out shows in Sydney and Melbourne, there are no signs of the band slowing down.
Still Alive
Wolf & Chain Lyrics
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Oh, how I scarred your name in my arm
All those tears we left in the park after dark
And how I let it get away from me
You should never have learned my name
Because I haven't slept in days
All this cheap booze and seething, my guts will be leaking
Cause I'm so far from fine
But tonight I'm still alive
And this pain I feel is mine
I will never let it take back my life
Cause tonight I feel alive
That's when you said you love me
I bit my fingers so hard they bled through my sleeve
Now there's worms in my head, I'm better off dead
Oh, how'd I let it get away from me?
And as my body starts to rot
You best be sure my coffin locks
Because I'm constantly searching the pain that I'm thirsting
I'm so hungry for blood
Cause I'm so far from fine
But tonight, I feel alive
And this pain I feel is mine
I will never let it take back my life
Cause tonight I feel alive
Cause I'm so far from fine
But tonight, I feel alive
The lyrics of Wolf & Chain's song "Still Alive" may be interpreted as a reflection on a past relationship that has ended, leaving the singer feeling defeated and broken. The opening lines ask if the other person remembers when they cared, which sets a somber tone. The next line, "Oh, how I scarred your name in my arm," suggests that the singer went through a period of self-harm following the breakup. The subsequent lines about tears left in the park and letting something get away from them suggest that the relationship ended due to the singer's own actions.
The chorus, "Cause I'm so far from fine, but tonight I'm still alive," signifies that despite the pain and turmoil, the singer is still surviving and living. The line about "never letting it take back my life" is a powerful statement of resilience and determination to overcome the hardship.
In the second verse, the singer mentions that the other person "should never have learned my name" because they haven't slept in days and are drinking heavily. The reference to writing "I love you in blood" suggests that the singer is still unable to let go of the past and may be harming themselves further. The line about worms in the singer's head and being better off dead is a stark reminder of the mental health struggles that can result from a difficult breakup.
The final chorus repeats the theme of feeling alive despite the pain and being determined to move forward. The line about being "hungry for blood" is an intense metaphor for the singer's desire for closure and resolution. Overall, the lyrics offer a raw and honest depiction of the aftermath of a turbulent relationship and the long road to recovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when you gave a fuck?
Do you remember when you actually cared?
Oh, how I scarred your name in my arm
I painfully tattooed your name on my arm
All those tears we left in the park after dark
We cried together in the park after dark
And how I let it get away from me
And how I messed it up and lost it
You should never have learned my name
You should have never gotten to know me
Because I haven't slept in days
Because I'm too tortured to sleep
All this cheap booze and seething, my guts will be leaking
All this cheap alcohol and rage will cause my insides to suffer
I'll write I love you in blood
I'll express my love by writing in my own blood
Cause I'm so far from fine
Because I'm in a really bad place
But tonight I'm still alive
But tonight I'm alive and fighting
And this pain I feel is mine
And this pain is my own to bear
I will never let it take back my life
I won't let my pain control my life
That's when you said you love me
That's when you told me you loved me
I bit my fingers so hard they bled through my sleeve
I was so overwhelmed that I hurt myself
Now there's worms in my head, I'm better off dead
Now my thoughts are infected and I would be better off dead
Oh, how'd I let it get away from me?
Oh, how did I allow it to slip away?
And as my body starts to rot
And as my body begins to decompose
You best be sure my coffin locks
Make sure my coffin is securely sealed
Because I'm constantly searching the pain that I'm thirsting
Because I'm always seeking the pain I crave
I'm so hungry for blood
I'm so desperate to inflict and feel pain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harrison Charles-Britton, Jack Cumes, Joe Butcher, Samuel Gutwein
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jennella
Please don't ever stop making music! Your songs have been filling the My Chemical Romance-sized hole in my heart and it's amazing
mia
yea same!!!
anatidaephobia67
Thank you so much 🙏! We'll be working on new material over the holidays so stick around! Y'all are the best ♥
Jayden Roy
What a song, what a vision, what a band
Rápido Y Furioso
One of my favorite new bands and not just because of the emo aesthetics or great music videos.
I just… see the potential. For once I’m seeing a great band grow straight from their roots and I the progress is evident. Love Wolf & Chain!
Danielle Hebden
Everything is there, fun, joy, laughing so much I could cry, this song just gives me those happy vibes!! Thank you guys!! Made my day!! 🖤❤️
oO
they will go far 🖤
AngelWynSs
This band is amazing <3
Ripley
One of my favorite videos (and tracks) of the year
Dark Emotion Cloud
P E R F E C T!!! this is Now My favourite song 🖤🖤🖤