In 2004 Wolfmother began appearing at several high profile music events, such as Homebake and the Big Day Out. They also released their debut self-titled EP through Modular Recordings.
In 2005 the band made their way to Los Angeles, working alongside producer Dave Sardy (of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Marilyn Manson, and Oasis fame) to record their self-titled debut album, released in October 2005.
In 2006 Wolfmother dominated the Australian Recording Industry Association awards (ARIAs), taking Best Breakthrough Album, Best Rock Album, and Best Group.
In August 2008, after headlining the Splendour in the Grass festival in Byron Bay, Australia, bass/keyboard player Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskett resigned, leaving just singer/guitarist Andrew Stockdale. Andrew planned to find new musicians before recording another album.
From February 2009 the new line up appeared in two secret gigs under the name Whitefeather. The band officially consists of Dave Atkins on drums, Ian Peres on bass and organ, and Aidan Nemeth as the surprise fourth member and a new guitarist. The new line up's first album, Cosmic Egg, was released in 2009.
Now drummer Dave Atkins has decided to leave the band to spend more time at home with his family; he will be temporarily be replaced by The Mooney Suzuki and Har Mar Superstar drummer Will Rockwell-Scott.
Eyes Open
Wolfmother Lyrics
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All along did you see, someone wanting more?
And all elaborate plans you've made all fall away, fall away
Anytime you wonder, you wonder where to begin
All along did you see, something more within?
And now the time has come to take what is yours, what is yours
Somehow, somewhere
Take your opinions and go
And all elaborate plans and desert nights are far away, far away
Somehow, somewhere
Somehow, somewhere
These are the things they can never take away, take away
And I've been looking for so long, and now my eyes are open
And I've been looking for so long, and my truth is showing
And I've been looking for so long, and now my eyes are open
And I've been looking for so long, and now my eyes are open
And all elaborate plans are written in the hands we have, oh
In "Eyes Open," Wolfmother sings about self-discovery and seizing opportunities. The lyrics in the first verse address a sister figure who may have been waiting for something without realizing that she already possesses what she needs. The "elaborate plans" she has made may have fallen away because they were not integral to her true purpose. The chorus encourages listeners to trust their intuition and take control of their lives to make the most of what they have. The lines "Take your opinions and go" suggest that negative outside influence should be disregarded. The second verse builds on these ideas, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and the power that comes with it. As the song progresses, there is a swelling sense of liberation culminating in the repeated declaration that the singer's eyes are finally open, awakening him to his truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sister can you tell me, what you've been waiting for?
Asking a close friend if they have been waiting for something in their life
All along did you see, someone wanting more?
Have you noticed that someone wants more out of their life?
And all elaborate plans you've made all fall away, fall away
It's easy for your grand plans to fail and crumble
Anytime you wonder, you wonder where to begin
When you're lost and don't know how to start
All along did you see, something more within?
Did you ever feel like there is something greater within you?
And now the time has come to take what is yours, what is yours
It's your moment to seize what is rightfully yours
Take your opinions and go
Leave with your own thoughts and beliefs
And all elaborate plans and desert nights are far away, far away
The detailed plans and lonely nights are no longer relevant
These are the things they can never take away, take away
There are certain things that can never be taken from you
And I've been looking for so long, and now my eyes are open
After searching for a while, finally realizing the truth
And my truth is showing
The singer is finally able to express their own personal truth
And all elaborate plans are written in the hands we have, oh
Our lives are shaped by what we choose to do and the actions we take
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anunnaki
Lyrics:
Sister can you tell me, what you've been waiting for?
All along did you see someone wanting more?
And all elaborate plans you've made all fall away, fall away
Anytime you wonder, you wonder where to begin
All along did you see something more within?
And now the time has come to take what is yours, what is yours
Somehow, somewhere
Somehow, somewhere
Take your opinions and go
And all elaborate plans and desert nights are far away, far away
Somehow, somewhere
Somehow, somewhere
These are the things they can never take away, take away
And I've been looking for so long and now my eyes are open
And I've been looking for so long and now my truth is showing
And I've been looking for so long and now my eyes are open
And I've been looking for so long and now my hands are broken
And all elaborate plans are written in the hands we have, oh
Anunnaki
Lyrics:
Sister can you tell me, what you've been waiting for?
All along did you see someone wanting more?
And all elaborate plans you've made all fall away, fall away
Anytime you wonder, you wonder where to begin
All along did you see something more within?
And now the time has come to take what is yours, what is yours
Somehow, somewhere
Somehow, somewhere
Take your opinions and go
And all elaborate plans and desert nights are far away, far away
Somehow, somewhere
Somehow, somewhere
These are the things they can never take away, take away
And I've been looking for so long and now my eyes are open
And I've been looking for so long and now my truth is showing
And I've been looking for so long and now my eyes are open
And I've been looking for so long and now my hands are broken
And all elaborate plans are written in the hands we have, oh
Kate Flynn
I JUST discovered this band, and holy shit do they kick ass. I feel like I've been waiting my whole life to find them! THIS MAN'S VOICE. JUST...WHAT.
ThePirateofWar
Wolfmother is just epic Their music is so diverse and awesome They have a really different sound then other modern bands In this song the twist from heavy to the bit with the piano is just out of this world Wish they would come to Holland !!!
Zachary Sieg
This is why I got this album - and guess what? The rest of it is a fuckin' gold mine! THIS is why rock 'n roll will never die!
Alysson gomes
melhor banda velho <3
AktivityNow 4
When a song is able to make you headbang to a piano, that is when you know it is badass.
Carlos Ochoa
Después de tanto tiempo... Muy buena banda...
Graham Hill
Need this album in my car. Now.
Quilmonpoppy
I love the fuck out of this song. I do at times feel like I hear muse/radio head in it. The verses have the same vocal structure and the heavy riff is almost taken right from muses "mk ultra" but who says I'm complaining?
Frank Heiler
Who's still listening in 2021? One of their best songs, I think.