Wolfmother is a Grammy Award-winning hard rock band formed in Sydney, New S… Read Full Bio ↴Wolfmother is a Grammy Award-winning hard rock band formed in Sydney, New South Wales in 2000. The band originally consisted of Andrew Stockdale (guitar, vocals), Chris Ross (bass, keyboards), and Myles Heskett (drums), though Ross and Heskett left the band in August 2008. With the original line up Wolfmother released one album, Wolfmother, and six singles, the highest-charting of which was "Joker and the Thief" which reached number eight in Australia.

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.

I Don't Know Why
Wolfmother Lyrics

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I feel so good and I don't know why
I feel so good and I don't know why
I feel so good and I don't know why

Do you feel so good and you don't know why?
Do you feel the rhythm and you don't know why?
Do you feel so real and you don't know why?
Do you feel that this is an empty ride?

Do you feel so good and you don't know why?
Do you feel the rhythm and you don't know why?
Do you feel so real and you don't know why?
Do you feel that this is an empty ride?

And it's morning already
Then you wonder why

Do you feel so good and you don't know why?
Do you feel the rhythm and you don't know why?

Do you feel so real and you don't know why?
Do you feel that this is an empty ride?

Overall Meaning

Wolfmother's song "I Don't Know Why" is an uplifting and energizing track that encourages listeners to embrace and enjoy positive feelings without questioning or analyzing them. The repeated chant-like chorus "I feel so good and I don't know why" is a celebration of the simple joy and freedom of feeling good, without the need for explanations or justifications.

The lyrics also touch on a sense of uncertainty and confusion, with lines like "Do you feel that this is an empty ride" and "And it's morning already, then you wonder why." These moments of introspection suggest that even when we feel good, we may still have doubts or questions about the source or sustainability of those feelings. Yet the song encourages us to embrace the present moment and enjoy the buoyant rhythm and melody.

Overall, "I Don't Know Why" is a catchy and infectious anthem that invites listeners to let go of their worries and dance to the beat of their own happiness. It is a reminder to take pleasure in life's simple pleasures, and not to overanalyze or second-guess our own joy.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel so good and I don't know why
I am experiencing immense pleasure without being able to pinpoint the exact cause.

Do you feel so good and you don't know why?
Are you also experiencing unexplained joy?

Do you feel the rhythm and you don't know why?
Are you feeling the groove but unsure of its origin?

Do you feel so real and you don't know why?
Is everything around you feeling incredibly vivid but without a clear explanation?

Do you feel that this is an empty ride?
Do you have a sense that something is missing or lacking despite the positive feelings?

And it's morning already
The night has passed and a new day has begun.

Then you wonder why
You question the reason behind your current state of mind.

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