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.
Fell Down a Hole
Wolfmother Lyrics
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I wanna get down in the sand
She's got that magic touch
I don't need to imagine much
Could you lend a hand
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
She got everything on a string
And everything else in between
It don't matter which way or how
Gonna have to get there somehow
Could you lend a hand,
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Down in Wonderland
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
Oh, oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
Oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
Oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
Oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
Could you lend a hand,
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Down in Wonderland
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
The song "Fell Down a Hole" by Wolfmother is a captivating piece that speaks of a woman who lives in a world of her own, down in Wonderland. Just like Alice in Alice in Wonderland, the singer of the song also fell down a hole which leads to another town where she lives underground, looking for that sound. The song's lyrics suggest that this woman is looking for something intangible, something that we cannot understand even if people don't understand her. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes we fall down a hole in life but we need to look for that sound, that thing that will help us climb out of it.
The song's chorus talks about the woman having everything on a string and everything else in between. This line could be interpreted as the woman having everything she needs to survive even though she lives in Wonderland. The song also alludes to the woman having a magical touch that makes the singer of the song not need to imagine much. The line "She's got every little thing hanging from a string" suggests that the woman has control over everything she does, and even though she lives in a whimsical world, she is still in charge.
In summary, the song's lyrics encourage us to look for that sound when we fall down a hole, to try and find that intangible thing that will help us climb out.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be in the Wonderland
The singer desires to be in an imaginary world that they perceive as perfect.
I wanna get down in the sand
The singer wishes to engage in or experience an adventure or a journey at a specific place.
She's got that magic touch
The singer admires the abilities of a woman who they view as extraordinary or talented.
I don't need to imagine much
The artist believes that their desired reality is close enough or almost within reach.
Could you lend a hand
The artist is requesting help or assistance from someone else.
Cause people don't understand
The singer is facing criticism or lack of support from other people in achieving their goals.
She lives on her own
The woman who the singer admires is independent and self-sufficient.
Down in Wonderland
The artist refers to the fictional world that they desire to be in as Wonderland.
Fell down a hole
The artist uses a metaphorical expression to describe their current situation as if they had stumbled upon an obstacle.
To another town
The artist has moved from their previous location to a different one.
Living underground
The singer is in a state of isolation or hiding to pursue their goals without being hindered by others.
Looking for that sound
The artist is searching for something specific, which is critical for their journey or goal.
She got everything on a string
The woman who the singer admires has complete control of everything that she desires.
And everything else in between
The woman who the singer admires has all the little details that are necessary for their journey.
It don't matter which way or how
The singer is not concerned about the method or the direction they take towards their goal.
Gonna have to get there somehow
The artist has a strong determination to reach their desired reality, so they will find a way to achieve it.
Oh, oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
The woman who the artist admires has everything under her control and arranged in a specific manner to facilitate her journey.
Could you lend a hand
The singer repeats their request for assistance, hoping someone will help them.
Cause people don't understand
The singer repeats why they need help in order to overcome the resistance they face from others.
She lives on her own
The artist repeats that the woman they admire is independent and self-sufficient.
Down in Wonderland
The artist repeats the imaginary world's name that they desire to be in.
Fell down a hole
The artist repeats the metaphorical expression to indicate that they are still struggling or facing obstacles in their journey.
To another town
The singer repeats that they are now in a different location from where they began their journey.
Living underground
The artist repeats that they are still in isolation or hiding to overcome their obstacles.
Looking for that sound
The singer repeats that they are still searching for that crucial item that they need in their journey.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE
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Oishi Chan
I wanna be in the Wonderland
I wanna get down in the sand
She's got that magic touch
I don't need to imagine much
Could you lend a hand
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Down in Wonderland
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
She got everything on a string
And everything else in between
It don't matter which way or how
Gonna have to get there somehow
Could you lend a hand,
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Down in Wonderland
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
Oh, oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
Oh she's got every little thing hanging…
Oishi Chan
I wanna be in the Wonderland
I wanna get down in the sand
She's got that magic touch
I don't need to imagine much
Could you lend a hand
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Down in Wonderland
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
She got everything on a string
And everything else in between
It don't matter which way or how
Gonna have to get there somehow
Could you lend a hand,
Cause people don't understand
She lives on her own
Down in Wonderland
Fell down a hole
To another town
Living underground
Looking for that sound
Oh, oh she's got every little thing hanging from a string
Oh she's got every little thing hanging…
CHACK82ATTACK
De todo el soundtrack esta es la mejor rola!!!
kernelflack
Nice solo, hope their 3rd album will kick as much ass as the last 2 did.
Hehe haha
Man i'm a big fan of Wolfmother and they still make great music for movies like when they did "Please To Meet You" for Spider-Man 3 man that was such an amazing song like this one ;D
bbrake
Man... so far, the only song I've liked from this album is "Welcome to Mystery."
Tiffany Boutot
This song perfectly fits in with the movie. (: I saw it today, its fucking amazing. lol. <3
Emma Santoya
just love this ig.
popomczowzow
this song sounds like the new wolfmother was trying to sound like the old wolfmother.
You tube
i like it. sounds a lot like their older music. fuck yeah wolfmother!
Ed on Black
2:21, the best