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.
Phoenix
Wolfmother Lyrics
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Simplicity is in all we do
Like a landslide falling beneath you
Look to the future is all we can do
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
We will run into the morning light
Highly recommended by someone
With an inclination to enjoy
With one eye to satisfy
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
We will run into the morning light
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
We will run into the morning light
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
We will run into the morning light
The lyrics of "Phoenix" by Wolfmother can be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possible explanation is that the song is about an optimistic and determined attitude towards life. The idea of "illumination inside of you" suggests that the singer is acknowledging the potential for greatness or enlightenment within oneself. The mention of simplicity reinforces this theme of finding joy in the simple things and not overcomplicating life. The line "look to the future is all we can do" could be seen as a call to focus on what lies ahead instead of dwelling on the past or being stuck in the present.
The reference to a phoenix rising in the sky is a symbolic one, as the phoenix is a mythological creature that is said to be reborn from its own ashes. This could represent the idea of overcoming challenges or starting anew after a setback. The repetition of the phrase "we will run into the morning light" reinforces this idea of moving forward with confidence and purpose. The last two lines of the song, "misinterpret such a simple life / with one eye to satisfy," are a bit more ambiguous, but they may refer to the idea that it's easy to overlook the beauty or meaning in everyday life when we're too focused on our own desires or expectations.
Overall, "Phoenix" can be seen as a song about positivity, resilience, and finding meaning in the journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Illumination inside of you
You have the power to enlighten yourself from within.
Simplicity is in all we do
Life can be easy if we don't complicate it with unnecessary things.
Like a landslide falling beneath you
Things may happen unexpectedly and you must learn to adapt and overcome.
Look to the future is all we can do
We cannot change the past, but we can prepare ourselves for what's to come.
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
Just like a phoenix emerging from the ashes, we can rise from our difficulties.
We will run into the morning light
We will embrace the future boldly and with hope.
Highly recommended by someone
Someone else sees value in what you're doing and endorses it.
With an inclination to enjoy
The person who recommended it knows how to have fun and enjoy life.
Misinterpret such a simple life
Sometimes we overcomplicate things that are already uncomplicated.
With one eye to satisfy
One must find a balance between self-satisfaction and fulfilling duties to others.
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
Just like a phoenix emerging from the ashes, we can rise from our difficulties.
We will run into the morning light
We will embrace the future boldly and with hope.
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
Just like a phoenix emerging from the ashes, we can rise from our difficulties.
We will run into the morning light
We will embrace the future boldly and with hope.
Like a phoenix rising in the sky
Just like a phoenix emerging from the ashes, we can rise from our difficulties.
We will run into the morning light
We will embrace the future boldly and with hope.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joan T.M
Titular desde hoy
¿Por qué sigues fingiendo que lo quieres dejar ir?
¿Quiere, quieres dejarlo ir?
Volumen alto cambia a bajo bajo bajo bajo bajo bajo
Lo que quieres y lo que me haces a mí
Tomaré los problemas que tienes en la cabeza
Entretenimiento
Muéstrales lo que me haces
Cuando todo el mundo aquí sabe mejor
Lo que una vez me negué a ser
Es todo por lo que ellos suspiran juntos
Prefiero estar solo
Amo, amo, amo, me doy cuenta
Lo escuché todo antes de morir
Antes de conocerte
Hace vez hace mucho tiempo llevaría demasiado demasiado demasiado demasiado demasiado demasiado*
Lo que quieres y lo que me haces a mí
Tomaré los problemas que tienes en la cabeza
Entretenimiento
Muéstrales lo que me haces
Cuando todo el mundo aquí sabe mejor
Lo que una vez me negué a ser
Es todo por lo que ellos suspiran juntos
Prefiero estar solo
chris verstralen
LOVE IT! second riff just goes through bone and steel .. imo hands down best song so far from wolfmother ..
88mpny
Im digging the new Wolfmother album, I like it better than their first. This song's spaced out parts remind me of Silversun Pickups which is another great band that's not very well known of.
Joan T.M
Titular desde hoy
¿Por qué sigues fingiendo que lo quieres dejar ir?
¿Quiere, quieres dejarlo ir?
Volumen alto cambia a bajo bajo bajo bajo bajo bajo
Lo que quieres y lo que me haces a mí
Tomaré los problemas que tienes en la cabeza
Entretenimiento
Muéstrales lo que me haces
Cuando todo el mundo aquí sabe mejor
Lo que una vez me negué a ser
Es todo por lo que ellos suspiran juntos
Prefiero estar solo
Amo, amo, amo, me doy cuenta
Lo escuché todo antes de morir
Antes de conocerte
Hace vez hace mucho tiempo llevaría demasiado demasiado demasiado demasiado demasiado demasiado*
Lo que quieres y lo que me haces a mí
Tomaré los problemas que tienes en la cabeza
Entretenimiento
Muéstrales lo que me haces
Cuando todo el mundo aquí sabe mejor
Lo que una vez me negué a ser
Es todo por lo que ellos suspiran juntos
Prefiero estar solo
Kieran Collins
Great opening riff. Explosion of power at 0:06. I wish the song was centered around that riff because it dies out after 13 seconds :(
StalkingRainbow
Wolfmother is one of the few bands that gives hope for people who like good rock and not that cry baby bullshit we see so much of these days.
NZ RADCORE
Best song on the album IMO. Do they have new band members now?
jlk792
My favorite part is definitely 2:41-3:03 Everytime I listen to it, I stop whatever I'm doing and start air guitaring like a complete spazz.
kol2402
Cosmic egg was much better than i expected!!! loves it=D
TC Ink
Agreed this song caught my attention more than anything else. Good track.
PGROSYE02
This song slays.