The band have been embraced by the psych community receiving great praise in Shindig magazine and Terrascope.com amongst others. Influenced by Captain Beefheart, Can, Pentangle, Dungen, Amon Düül II and Television, the music is largely blues rock based but incorporates elements of folk, jazz, kraut, and country.
Wolf People signed to JAGJAGUWAR records in Autumn 2009 and have since released the singles collection TIDINGS and their debut full length Steeple.
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Answer
Wolf People Lyrics
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To still the sullen pacing of your heart
But the doubt swept through you like a cancer
And tore the very roots apart
Now that you are gone and we are older
I hope you know I never wished you harm
Add me to the weight you carry over
Worn were the sails that took me from you
Pearl were the banners around me they flew
On fire was every arrow that fell into the sea
Just the shafts now lay black on the surface
The song Answer by Wolf People explores the theme of lingering regret and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing hope that their former lover would find an answer to the turmoil within them, hoping that this might help to soothe their troubled heart. However, doubts have crept in and overwhelmed them, like a cancer which has torn apart the roots of their being. The pain of this loss is palpable, and the singer regrets that they were unable to help.
The second verse speaks to the passing of time, with the singer acknowledging that they and their former partner have grown older. They express a desire to let go of any ill will, instead wishing to be included in the internalized struggles that their former lover is still carrying. Finally, the lyrics describe a journey being taken, with the singer having been separated from their love for some time. Their journey is described as having been challenging and filled with danger, all while the memories of their loved one haunt them.
Overall, this song seems to be about the complexities of relationships, and how even when they end there can be lasting feelings of regret and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I had hoped that you might find an answer
I wished that you would discover a solution to your problems.
To still the sullen pacing of your heart
To calm the restless beating of your heart.
But the doubt swept through you like a cancer
However, the uncertainty and fear overwhelmed and consumed you entirely.
And tore the very roots apart
And destroyed the foundation of your being.
Now that you are gone and we are older
As time has passed, and you are no longer around,
I hope you know I never wished you harm
I want you to realize that I never had any ill-intent towards you.
Add me to the weight you carry over
Include me in the burden you must bear, alongside your grief and worries.
I hope the sea is warm and calm
I hope that the ocean represents a peaceful and soothing release for you.
Worn were the sails that took me from you
The sails that took me away from you were old and battered with use.
Pearl were the banners around me they flew
The flags around me were white, signifying peace and surrender.
On fire was every arrow that fell into the sea
Each arrow that missed its target became engulfed in flames when it hit the water.
Just the shafts now lay black on the surface
Only the used and blackened arrow shafts remain floating on the ocean's surface.
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Ghostin Theshell
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