Dimension
Wolf Mother Lyrics
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I had nothing but a piece of paper, yeah
I had to write something down
And I found myself alone
And then I let go of everything
Into another dimension
Lightning crash on the hill tonight (yeah)
Then a horse came running to me
Said we're gonna go to the sanctuary
Then a storm began to blow
Into another dimension
Purple haze is in the sky
See the angels--we die
All these things we bow astride
Till we see the reasons why, oh yeah
I fell in the desert, baby, yeah
I had nothing but a piece of paper, why?
I had to write something down
But then I found myself alone
Then I let go of everything
Into another dimension
The lyrics of Wolf Mother's "Dimension" is an abstract representation of an individual's journey of self-discovery. The song seems to suggest that this quest for understanding takes place in a state of transcendence or altered consciousness, perhaps influenced by drugs, which is referenced through the mention of "purple haze" in the sky. The song begins with the singer saying that he found himself in the desert with nothing but a piece of paper. This act of writing something down could symbolize purging oneself of emotional baggage or expressing something that has been repressed. The act of shedding oneself of these emotional burdens allows the singer to let go of everything and transcend to another dimension, which is characterized by surreal imagery.
As the song progresses, the singer is joined by a horse, which leads him to a sanctuary. This sanctuary signifies a safe haven where the singer can face his demons and reconcile with himself. The line "All these things we bow astride till we see the reasons why" implies the need to question one's actions and motives in light of self-realization. The storm mentioned in the song may indicate the tumultuous journey that the singer goes through on this quest, but it ultimately leads him to another dimension, perhaps one of enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell down in the desert, baby
The singer experienced a setback or failure in life
I had nothing but a piece of paper, yeah
The singer had limited resources to help them cope with their situation
I had to write something down
The singer needed to express their thoughts and emotions in a tangible way
And I found myself alone
The artist was feeling isolated and disconnected from others
And then I let go of everything
The artist released their burdens and worries
Into another dimension
The singer entered a new state of being
Lightning crash on the hill tonight (yeah)
The singer is experiencing a dramatic event that will affect them greatly
I got a feeling everything's gonna be all right
The artist is hopeful for a positive outcome
Then a horse came running to me
The artist encountered a sign or symbol that gave them direction
Said we're gonna go to the sanctuary
The artist's journey will lead them to a place of safety or rest
Then a storm began to blow
The singer faced a new challenge or obstacle
Into another dimension
The artist undergoes another transformative experience
Purple haze is in the sky
The singer is encountering an unusual or surreal environment
See the angels--we die
The singer realizes the concept of mortality and the presence of supernatural beings
All these things we bow astride
The singer is acknowledging the complexities and mysteries of life
Till we see the reasons why, oh yeah
The artist seeks understanding and clarity about their experiences and the world around them
I fell in the desert, baby, yeah
The artist experiences another setback or challenge
I had nothing but a piece of paper, why?
The singer questions their resources and ability to persevere
But then I found myself alone
The singer is once again separated from others and potentially feeling lost
Then I let go of everything
The artist once again releases their burdens and worries
Into another dimension
The artist enters another transformative experience
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@jairdiogo2117
I fell down in the desert baby
I had nothing but a peice of paper, yeah
I had to write something down
And I found myself alone and then I let go of everything
Into another dimension
Purple haze is in the sky
See the angles wicked eye
All these things we must try
'Till we see the reasons why, oh yer
Lightning crash on the hill tonight(yeah)
I got a feeling everything's gonna be alright
Then a horse came running to me
Said we're gonna go to the santuary
Then a storm began to blow
Into another dimension
Purple haze is in the sky
See the angles wicked eye
All these things we must try
'Till we see the reasons why, oh yer
I got lost in the desert baby
I found temples made out of paper
They were drummin' with golden bones
Buildin' dreams out of homes
Then I let go of everything
Into another dimension
@RenatoVeraMunoz
Wolfmother is one of the best band of our generation, and one of the most underrated bands.
@Chazza_-zh5po
Agreed
@michaelchandler7765
Is there another band out there these days that rocks this hard? I'm in a rut, listening to Zep and Wolfmother.
@RenatoVeraMunoz
Dunno bro. It has to be. Rock is not dead.
@unconditionalascension3056
its not new for sure lol but check out rory gallagher and asabian you may like it
@shaf2806
Highly Suspect and Royal Blood. You will not be disappointed.
@shotichanishvili7004
one of the best bands in 2000s and its crazy that they are this underrated. dimension, pyramid and joker and the thief are their best tracks. this riff is so so sick.
@hachimajig6062
Everything on their first album was fire
@geoffreylogsdon162
Andrew blew it. They could have saved rock. Left us with the Foo Fighters, the McDonald's of rock.
@isaacelmes2007
@@geoffreylogsdon162 foo fighters are brilliant just like wolfmother