Having recently finished recording his debut album with Mercury Rev, MGMT and Flaming Lips producer Dave Fridmann, Wolf Gang represents the first UK act the prestigious collaborator has worked with in some time. Lions in Cages (Released on Atlantic Records 22 Nov) is the first single to be taken from the forthcoming album, Suego Faults
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Black River
Wolf Gang Lyrics
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So give in, give in, give in... give me more
Your figure, figure, figure... figure of speech.
Someone will face the fire if you fall.
And when you fall...
Staring down the barrel of a gun,
I knew that you would be the one.
Mimic life you've seen and spun.
[Chorus]
Well you told me last night that you think
About how you and I met in the spring of our lives.
You've regressed to the sting, chasing your shadow in the mirror of the king,
Hearing you sing
Raise me from the living I've come again.
Raise me to the limits you gave me then.
Save me from the river of sin again, again, again
Black River
Bigger, bigger, bigger... bigger than me,
Waiting to face the barrel when you call.
Wither, wither, wither... wither in me,
Ready to face the fire if you fall,
And when you fall...
Staring down the barrel of a gun,
I knew that you would be the one.
Raise a glass looking at the sun,
Mimic life you've seen then spun.
[Chorus]
Well you told me last night that you think
About how you and I met in the spring of our lives.
You've regressed to the sting, chasing your shadow in the mirror of the king,
Hearing you sing
Raise me from the living I've come again.
Raise me to the limits you gave me then.
Save me from the river of sin again, again, again
Black River
Black River
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And when you fall
Staring down the barrel of a gun,
I knew that you would be the one.
Raise a glass looking at the sun,
Mimic life you've seen then spun.
Well you told me last night that you think
About how you and I met in the spring of our lives.
You've regressed to the sting, chasing your shadow in the mirror of the king,
Hearing you sing
Raise me from the living I've come again.
Raise me to the limits you gave me then.
Save me from the river of sin again, again, again
Black River
Black River
You'll chase, you'll wither, your sin, black river!
You'll chase, you'll wither, your sin, black river!
You'll chase, you'll wither, your sin, black river!
You'll chase, you'll wither, your sin, black river!
The lyrics of "Black River" by Wolf Gang are full of symbolism and abstract themes, but they ultimately convey a message of struggle and redemption. The song seems to be addressing someone who is bitter and facing the consequences of their actions, with the "barrel of a gun" representing the inevitable punishment for their mistakes. The repetition of "give in" and "raise me" may suggest a desire to be saved from this fate or to find redemption through some external force. The chorus is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the nostalgia for a time when things were simpler and less burdened by sin or regret. The repeated refrain of "Black River" conjures up images of a deep and treacherous body of water, perhaps representing the person's own internal struggles.
Overall, "Black River" is a song about coming to terms with one's own faults and seeking a path towards healing and redemption. The lyrics suggest that this process can be painful and difficult, but ultimately worth it if it leads to a better understanding of oneself and one's place in the world. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of symbolism can make the message difficult to decipher on a literal level, but the emotions conveyed by the music and lyrics are unmistakable.
Line by Line Meaning
You're bitter, bitter, bitter... bitter is sweet.
Despite your bitterness, you still find a strange kind of sweetness in it.
So give in, give in, give in... give me more
You are already on this path, so why not embrace it and continue giving in to your desires?
Your figure, figure, figure... figure of speech.
Your words are just an artistic expression, nothing more.
Someone will face the fire if you fall.
Your mistakes may not affect only you, but also someone else who may have to suffer the consequences with you.
And when you fall...
It's not a matter of if, but when you will eventually make a misstep.
Staring down the barrel of a gun, I knew that you would be the one.
You can already sense that you will be the one who pulls the trigger on yourself.
Raise a glass, looking at the sun, Mimic life you've seen and spun.
You celebrate life, but only a life you've created and not the one that truly exists.
Well you told me last night that you think About how you and I met in the spring of our lives. You've regressed to the sting, chasing your shadow in the mirror of the king, Hearing you sing
You reminisce about the past, but now you find yourself living in the shadows of someone else, chasing after an idea of greatness that doesn't exist.
Raise me from the living I've come again. Raise me to the limits you gave me then. Save me from the river of sin again, again, again Black River
You acknowledge that you are trapped in a cycle of self-destruction and you ask for help to break free from it.
Bigger, bigger, bigger... bigger than me, Waiting to face the barrel when you call. Wither, wither, wither... wither in me, Ready to face the fire if you fall, And when you fall...
You feel small and insignificant compared to the larger forces at play, but you know that you will still have to face the consequences of your actions.
You'll chase, you'll wither, your sin, black river!
You recognize that you are stuck in a cycle of self-destruction, where you'll keep chasing after your desires, withering away, and diving deeper into the black river of sin.
Contributed by Sebastian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SeaBassTian
What a masterful tune!
@FrozeWTF
Biggest underrated indie band.. That guitar!
@SheGivesZeroFox
Still one of the best/nicest bands I've seen live! Great song & video guys. :)
@AlexFKegler
Trilha sonora do dia... Wolf Gang - Black River ... Fantástico!!!
@Leslie-zo3tj
I think this song shows perfectly the Wolf Gang spirit. What a song!
@philipmaschak
They sounded this great live too!
@lesleyruiz2490
Great song and video. You guys are talented, amazing, nice...just great!
@nostalgicdreams984
Amazing song and video! Love you guys so much!
@videosmary
Beautiful video that fits the song perfectly. I wasn't expecting anything less from you ;-) Great job as always
@astrid8561
So talented! Big fan of all your songs! <3