Wolf Down was a straight edge metalcore band based out of North Rhine-Westp… Read Full Bio ↴Wolf Down was a straight edge metalcore band based out of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. After the demise of Sink or Swim, former vocalist Larissa, guitarist Sven and former bassist Merlin formed Wolf Down in April of 2011. Their debut release was a four-track seven-inch, entitled MMXI, which was released in August of 2011. A follow-up four-track release, entitled Renegades, was released in June of 2012. The band released their debut album, Stray From the Path, in July 2013. Common lyrical issues for the band include racism, sexism, homophobia, veganism and the straight-edge lifestyle. In August 2014, the band announced the departure of Larissa, who has since gone on to front the band Venom Prison.

In summer 2017, Wolf Down announced their end after two band members were confronted with accusations of sexual violence; it is unknown definitively whether the individuals are guilty or innocent, only that these allegations were the circumstances surrounding the band's dissolution.

Against The Grain
Wolf Down Lyrics

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Strike a match
Ignite the minds
Indifference is a virus
Fought by renegades that won't subside
Defying the state of structural opression
Let anger, let passion
Become a weapon
Forever against the grain

Life is more than just a pulse
What we strive for is change
Nothing will ever stay the same
The middle of the road is paved with ignorance and apathy
The weariness of this world won't get the best of me
Strike a match
Ignite the minds

No more denial
We still fight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wolf Down's Against the Grain are a call to action against societal indifference and structural oppression. The opening lines portray the idea of starting a revolution by striking a match and igniting the minds of people to rise against the status quo. The following lines describe indifference as a virus, and the only way to fight it is by standing up against it. The renegades, who refuse to be subdued, are the ones who can fight against structural oppression.

The song continues to emphasize the need for anger and passion to be used as a weapon to fight against the grain. The artists advocate for change and promote the idea that life is not just about existing but about making a difference. They warn against the dangers of the middle ground, which is littered with apathy and ignorance. The last stanza of the song echoes the opening lines, calling for action to be taken, using the same metaphor of striking a match and igniting the minds to keep fighting.

In summary, the lyrics of Against the Grain by Wolf Down are a wake-up call to everyone to stand up against indifference and structural oppression, to urge people to use their passion and anger as a weapon, and to remind people that life is about making a difference.

Line by Line Meaning

Strike a match
Start a fire, begin a movement

Ignite the minds
Motivate people, to inspire them intellectually

Indifference is a virus
Apathy is a contagious disease, that can spread rapidly

Fought by renegades that won't subside
Rebels who continue to struggle and resist

Defying the state of structural oppression
Challenging the established systems of oppression

Let anger, let passion
Use your emotions as fuel for change

Become a weapon
Channel your energy into a powerful force

Forever against the grain
Will always resist against the norm

Life is more than just a pulse
Existence is more than mere survival

What we strive for is change
Our goal is to make a positive transformation

Nothing will ever stay the same
The only constant in life is change