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.
Sundial
Wolfmother Lyrics
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Could it be, what you see, many things are extraordinary
Every time when I look at you,
Well I seem to find another thing behind the story
Every time when I look at you,
Well I seem to find another dream behind the glory
The sundial wonders
How could you see nothing at all?
The sundial wonders on
Took a walk, in the park,
Walking all around in the after wall
Sometimes, keep it light,
To take away all your love and power
Every time when I look into,
Well I seem to find another scene behind the story
Every time when she looks into,
Well I seem to find another dream behind the glory
And now it seems no time at all
The sundial wonders
How could you see nothing at all?
The sundial wonders on
And now it seems no time at all
The sundial wonders on
The lyrics to Wolfmother's "Sundial" address the idea that there is more to life than what meets the eye. The song speaks to the notion that many things in life may seem ordinary or mundane, but if we look closely, we can find something extraordinary. The lyrics suggest that by simply shifting our perspective or taking a closer look, we can uncover hidden stories, dreams, and scenes that are not immediately visible.
The verse "Every time when I look at you, well I seem to find another thing behind the story" speaks to this idea of hidden meaning. The singer seems to be saying that even in the familiar, there is always more to discover. The chorus, which repeats the line "The sundial wonders," reinforces this idea by suggesting that time itself holds secrets that may be waiting to be uncovered.
Perhaps one interpretation of the song is that we should never stop seeking out new perspectives or trying to see things in a different light. By doing so, we might be surprised by what we find. The lyrics encourage us to keep our minds open and look beyond the surface level.
Line by Line Meaning
In time, you will find, many things found in the ordinary
With time, you will discover that there are many remarkable things hidden in everyday life
Could it be, what you see, many things are extraordinary
Perhaps what appears ordinary to you actually has extraordinary qualities
Every time when I look at you,
Whenever I gaze upon you
Well I seem to find another thing behind the story
I always seem to uncover another layer of meaning behind your exterior
Well I seem to find another dream behind the glory
Or perhaps another aspiration behind your apparent success
And now it seems no time at all
Suddenly, time has vanished
The sundial wonders
The time device itself appears perplexed
How could you see nothing at all?
How could you not notice the passage of time?
Took a walk, in the park,
I went for a stroll in a nearby park
Walking all around in the after wall
Walking aimlessly as I think about the past
Sometimes, keep it light,
Sometimes I try to stay positive
To take away all your love and power
So as not to let negativity diminish my spirit
Every time when I look into,
Whenever I examine something in-depth
Well I seem to find another scene behind the story
I keep discovering another perspective or element of the narrative
Every time when she looks into,
Whenever she scrutinizes something thoroughly
Well I seem to find another dream behind the glory
I keep uncovering another ambition or aspiration behind her apparent success
And now it seems no time at all
Suddenly, time has vanished
The sundial wonders
The time device itself appears perplexed
How could you see nothing at all?
How could you not notice the passage of time?
And now it seems no time at all
Suddenly, time has vanished
The sundial wonders on
The time device is at a loss to explain the ongoing disappearance of time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dylbolte7282
In time, you will find, many things found in the ordinary
Could it be, what you see, many things are extraordinary
Every time when I look at you, well I seem to find another thing behind the story
Every time when I look at you, well I seem to find another dream behind the glory
And now it seems no time at all
The sundial wonders
How could you see nothing at all?
The sundial wonders on
Took a walk, in the park, walking all around in the after wall
Sometimes, keep it light, to take away all your love and power
Every time when I look into, well I seem to find another scene behind the story
Every time when she looks into, well I seem to find another dream behind the glory
And now it seems no time at all
The sundial wonders
How could you see nothing at all?
The sundial wonders on
And now it seems no time at all
The sundial wonders on
@NoHiddenNames
wolfmother are a proper rock band and this is by far the best pure rock song this year. they should be alot bigger then they currently are. people these days just dont appreciate good music. except muse, they seem to be finally getting the recognition they deserve baby!
@WITHDASAUCE
that bass solo is awesome!
@Laggyboi
this was made 11 years ago with no likes or comments so here you go bro
@WITHDASAUCE
@@Laggyboi peace and love brother
@invalid_username182
So I saw that my friend saw your comment, and we were surprised you responded, so, we were wondering if you had discord?
@Laggyboi
Bruh what are you doing
@Laggyboi
Even if this guy was a teenager at the time they are 11 years older now
@mrbeeoutdoors3213
I love it when I can play a song as good as the band itself plays it.
Smashing that piano cover!
@devidia
A band that doesn't compromise and only wants to rock
@r1ck839
I'm here because of GuitarHero Live! Awesome song \m/