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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Dancing with the Devil
Wolf Gang Lyrics
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How does it feel to be loved by no one
If you're the number 1
Where do you run to can you hide behind the sun
And you hide there with your demons and you wait for night to come
They say that there's no oxygen again
You're forcing down the lies but you always get your way
You trick me once again
They call you Lucifer
The fires are burning and you look the other way
I saw the funeral
I watch the devil as he dances round me
But he dances with the fever
And spreads the plague of war
They say that there's no oxygen again
You're forcing down the lies but you always get your way
Something tells me this was all arranged
You trick me once again
Do you really want to drag me down
And take me to the gates of hell
No more dancing with the stars
I did it all for you back then
And look at me now, I'm half the prisoner
Half the man, this life is resting in your hands
They say that there's no oxygen again
You're forcing down the lies but you always get your way
Something tells me this was all arranged
You trick me once again
The lyrics to Wolf Gang's "Dancing with the Devil" explore the idea of being the "chosen one" or the "number 1" and the weight of that responsibility. The song questions how it feels to be loved by no one, even if you are at the top of the heap. The line, "Where do you run to can you hide behind the sun", suggests that even in a position of power and influence, there is no escape. The lyrics also touch on the theme of temptation, with the devil character tempting the singer to "dance with the fever" and "spread the plague of war". The overall mood of the song is eerie and foreboding, with a sense of impending doom lingering throughout.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated line of "They say that there's no oxygen again, you're forcing down the lies but you always get your way". This line could be interpreted in a number of ways, but it seems to suggest that those in power will always find a way to get what they want, even if it's at the expense of others. The line "Something tells me this was all arranged, you trick me once again" adds to the sense of distrust and betrayal that is present in the song.
Overall, "Dancing with the Devil" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that explores the darker side of power, influence, and temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're the chosen one
If you are someone who is deemed special or gifted by fate or destiny
How does it feel to be loved by no one
What does it feel like to not have anyone care or show affection towards you
If you're the number 1
If you are someone who is considered to be the best or most successful
Where do you run to can you hide behind the sun
Where can you go to escape attention and scrutiny from the world
And you hide there with your demons and you wait for night to come
You retreat to a dark, personal space where your inner struggles reside and wait for the cover of darkness
They say that there's no oxygen again
People are saying that there is a lack of air or freedom in the situation
You're forcing down the lies but you always get your way
You push aside the truth and manipulate things in your favor
Something tells me this was all arranged
I have a feeling that this was all planned out and not a coincidence
You trick me once again
You have deceived or fooled me another time
They call you Lucifer
You are referred to as the devil or a demon
The fires are burning and you look the other way
There is chaos and destruction around you, but you ignore it and turn a blind eye
I saw the funeral
I witnessed a burial or death
I watch the devil as he dances round me
I observe the evil or negative influences surrounding me
But he dances with the fever
The devil moves and acts with passion and intense emotion
And spreads the plague of war
His actions and influence are causing widespread conflict and aggression
Do you really want to drag me down
Are you purposely trying to bring me down or make me suffer
And take me to the gates of hell
Are you aiming to bring me to a place of torment or punishment
No more dancing with the stars
No more living a life of luxury or success
I did it all for you back then
I did everything I could for you in the past
And look at me now, I'm half the prisoner
And now, I feel trapped and confined in my own life
Half the man, this life is resting in your hands
I feel incomplete and this life is in your control
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAX ANTHONY MCELLIGOTT
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