Based out of both New York City and Los Angeles, Wolfcolony is the brainchi… Read Full Bio ↴Based out of both New York City and Los Angeles, Wolfcolony is the brainchild of singer-songwriter “Wolf”, who teamed up with producer Neal Sarin simply for the sake of making music while they were students at the University Of Miami. The pair had no intention on reaching the masses, with the project focusing on music as an opportunity to find a viable medium of expression through their emotionally driven sound and deeply personal lyricism.
Wolfcolony set out to deliver a unique blend of electronic indie pop, characterized by lush, lo-fi atmospheres with a really organic, candle-lit feel. For an act so centered on an electronic music work frame, it might be really tempting to indulge into unnecessary over-editing and over-production, but wolfcolony chose instead to adorn their songs with relatively bare arrangements dominated by a few, high-impact elements that offer a roomy, massive, yet intimate and honest soundscape.

Fame
Wolf Colony Lyrics

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I asked a travelling wise man
How many lies do you thinks I can pull off
Before I'm caught in the act
Before I am unmasked

How bad do you want it?
I said I want the fame
I want the fame

You say that I'm going down
Know this kid's not going down
Know this kid's not going down
Not going down

You say that I'm coming around
Know this kid's not coming around
Know this kid's not coming around
Not coming around

You say that you're not better
Than me, better
Than he, better
Who you think knows me, better
Than me, better
You're not better

I don't wanna tell you how to life your life
How to live, how to live your life
So wrap up what you want
Telling me, telling me
How to live mine

How to live mine
How to live mine
How to live mine
How to live mine

I asked a travelling wise man
How many lies do you think I can pull off
Before the damage is done
Before I'm number one

I said I want the fame
I want the fame
I want the fame
Yeah, I want the fame

You say that I'm going down
Know this kid's not going down
Know this kid's not going down
Not going down

You say that I'm coming around
Know this kid's not coming around
Know this kid's not coming around
Not coming around

You say that you're not better
Than me, better
Than he, better
Who you think knows me, better
Than me, better
You're not better

I don't wanna tell you how to life your life
How to live, how to live your life
So wrap up what you want
Telling me, telling me
How to live mine

Don't let anybody ever tell you how to live your life
You're all free tonight

If you're young
If you're old
You are free tonight

If you're male
If you're female
You are free tonight

If you're straight
If you're gay
If you're bi
Whoever you are
You are all free tonight

Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do?

Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do?

Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do?

Oh, what you gonna do about it?
Oh, what you gonna do about it?

Oh, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do?

Overall Meaning

The song "Fame" by Wolf Colony is about the desire to achieve fame and the pitfalls that come along with it. The opening verse speaks of asking a wise man how many lies one can tell before being caught and unmasked. This may represent the idea of fame being built on image and facade rather than true talent or personality. The chorus, "I said I want the fame, I want the fame," represents the hunger for success and recognition that drives many artists.

The following verses speak of the pressure and criticism that accompany fame, with the lines "You say that I'm going down, know this kid's not going down" possibly referring to the constant threat of losing one's status in the public eye. The bridge features the lyrics "I don't wanna tell you how to live your life, how to live, how to live your life," which could be interpreted as a response to those who critique or try to control the behavior of entertainers.

The song ends with a call for freedom in all aspects of life, with the repeated refrain "You are all free tonight," inviting listeners to celebrate their individuality and reject the pressures of conformity.

Overall, "Fame" by Wolf Colony is a commentary on the complex and often challenging nature of pursuing fame, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of external pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

I asked a travelling wise man
The singer seeks wisdom from an experienced traveler.

How many lies do you thinks I can pull off
The singer inquires about the number of deceptions they can get away with.

Before I'm caught in the act
The singer expresses concern about being exposed for their dishonesty.

Before I am unmasked
The artist fears being revealed as a fraud.

How bad do you want it?
The wise man questions the artist's level of desire for something.

I said I want the fame
The singer desires fame.

You say that I'm going down
Someone is suggesting that the singer will fail or be punished.

Know this kid's not going down
The artist asserts their belief in their own success.

Not going down
The artist is determined not to fail.

You say that I'm coming around
Someone is suggesting that the artist is changing their ways.

Know this kid's not coming around
The singer denies the allegation and affirms their resolve.

Not coming around
The artist is steadfast in their choices.

You say that you're not better
Someone is implying that they are superior to the singer.

Than me, better Than he, better Who you think knows me, better Than me, better You're not better
The singer refutes the claim that the person is better than them or knows them better than they know themselves.

I don't wanna tell you how to life your life
The singer does not want to give advice on how someone should live.

How to live, how to live your life
The artist reiterates that they do not want to dictate someone else's life choices.

So wrap up what you want
The artist suggests that others can make their own choices.

Telling me, telling me How to live mine
The singer objects to being told what to do with their own life.

Don't let anybody ever tell you how to live your life
The singer advises against letting others dictate one's life.

You're all free tonight
The artist declares freedom for all people present.

If you're young If you're old You are free tonight
All ages are included in the artist's declaration of freedom.

If you're male If you're female You are free tonight
All genders are included in the artist's declaration of freedom.

If you're straight If you're gay If you're bi Whoever you are You are all free tonight
All sexual orientations are included in the singer's declaration of freedom.

Oh, what you gonna do about it? What you gonna do?
The artist challenges the listener to take action.

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