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.
Pilgrim
Wolfmother Lyrics
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See those people try to put you down
She's got wisdom inside her hand
For no good reason, ever could be found
With all the people living in this town
Searching for wisdom inside the sand
She's got hands that go inside my mind
This time I think I'm feeling fine
Somehow they seem, seem to get around
Giving the message from the underground
She's got that wisdom inside her hand
She's got hands that go inside my mind
She's got hands that go inside my mind
I think I'm feeling fine
With the thoughts that you have or that you find
It can confuse you some of the time
It's like you're chasing smoke into the night
Somebody's changing to the call of the wild
She's got hands that go inside my mind
I think I'm feeling fine
The first verse of the song "Pilgrim" is directed towards a gypsy, described as someone who walks without making a sound, and mentions how people try to bring her down because of their fear of the unknown. However, the gypsy possesses wisdom that people are unable to comprehend or even find for no apparent reason. In the second verse, the singer talks about how the gypsy seems to spread a message from the underground, and that she has the power to go inside his mind with her hands. He feels that he's in a good place and that the gypsy is instrumental in that feeling.
The chorus takes on a different tone, stating that the thoughts and philosophies one acquires in their life can sometimes be confusing, like chasing smoke into the night. The end of the song mentions how somebody is changing to the call of the wild and that the singer feels good physically and spiritually because of the gypsy's influence.
Overall, "Pilgrim" seems to be a song about a wise, mysterious figure who has an impact on the singer's outlook on life. Their abilities are unexplainable and incomprehensible to the ordinary person but are valued by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there gypsy, walk without a sound
A message to a free-spirited person to move without making any noise.
See those people try to put you down
People may try to bring the free-spirited person down due to their unconventional lifestyle.
She's got wisdom inside her hand
The free-spirited person possesses some form of wisdom.
For no good reason, ever could be found
There may not be any logical reason why people try to put the free-spirited person down.
With all the people living in this town
Everyone living in the town is included in those who try to put the free-spirited person down.
Searching for wisdom inside the sand
People in the town may be searching for wisdom but are unable to find it in their environment.
She's got hands that go inside my mind
The free-spirited person has the ability to influence and impact the thought process of others.
This time I think I'm feeling fine
The artist is feeling content or happy in this moment.
Somehow they seem, seem to get around
Gossip or rumors seem to spread quickly in the town.
Giving the message from the underground
The free-spirited person may be seen as part of an underground counterculture movement that sends a message.
With the thoughts that you have or that you find
Thoughts that the free-spirited person has or discovers can be confusing.
It's like you're chasing smoke into the night
The search for answers or understanding of the thoughts may be difficult or impossible, like chasing smoke into the night.
Somebody's changing to the call of the wild
Someone may be changing, transitioning or shifting due to the free-spirited person's influence.
I think I'm feeling fine
The singer is still feeling happy or content.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE, JASON SIMON, MARK LAUGHLIN, STEVEN KILLE
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