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.
Tales
Wolfmother Lyrics
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All the things, we've heard have left and made their way
Lower your guns even if love has turned to spite
We may find the enemy waiting inside
Light the candle to see what may unfold
If you listen to the sound within your mind
You may find the answer flowing in the tide
Say goodbye to your sorrow
And hello to tomorrow
Well, I hear the fiddler's call
Say that love is here for all
So I wrote her a letter
And I tried to forget her
Well, I don't know if I'll go
Can you hear the river flow?
Say goodbye to your sorrow
And hello to tomorrow
Well, I hear the fiddler's call
Say that love is here for all
Lower your guns even if love has turned to spite
We may find the enemy waiting inside
Light the candle to see what may unfold
Oh my friend, I hope you're done with yesterday
All the things, we've heard have left and made their way
Say goodbye to your sorrow
And hello to tomorrow
Well, I hear the fiddler's call
Say that love is here for all
So I wrote her a letter
And I tried to forget her
Well, I don't know if I'll go
Can you hear the river flow?
Say goodbye to your sorrow
And hello to tomorrow
Well, I hear the fiddler's call
Say that love is here for all
Say that love is here for all
Say that love is here for all
Say that love is here for all
Say that love is here for all
Lower your guns even if love turned to spite
We may find the enemy waiting inside
Light the candle to see what you may deal
The lyrics of Wolfmother's "Tales" encompass themes of love, hope, and moving forward. The first verse advises the listener not to dwell on the past and to let go of resentment. The reference to lowering guns is symbolic of putting down one's defenses and being open to new experiences, even if past experiences have been negative. The lines "We may find the enemy waiting inside/Light the candle to see what may unfold" suggest that the enemy may not be external, but rather our own fears and prejudices. The metaphorical use of a candle symbolizes the potential to illuminate hidden truths and overcome our internal struggles.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Say goodbye to your sorrow and hello to tomorrow," emphasizing the importance of moving on from past pain and embracing the possibility of future happiness. The lines "Well, I hear the fiddler's call/Say that love is here for all" suggest that love and hope are ever-present and can be found by those who listen for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my friend, don't get caught in yesterday
Don't dwell on the past, my friend.
All the things, we've heard have left and made their way
All the things we've heard before have passed and are gone.
Lower your guns even if love has turned to spite
Even if love has turned negative, try not to be defensive.
We may find the enemy waiting inside
Sometimes the real enemy is ourselves.
Light the candle to see what may unfold
Take a risk and see what might happen.
If you listen to the sound within your mind
Pay attention to your intuition and inner voice.
You may find the answer flowing in the tide
The answer to your problems might come naturally.
Say goodbye to your sorrow
Let go of your sadness.
And hello to tomorrow
Focus on the future and what's to come.
Well, I hear the fiddler's call
I hear music in the air.
Say that love is here for all
Love is available for everyone.
So I wrote her a letter
I expressed my feelings in writing.
And I tried to forget her
I attempted to move on from her.
Well, I don't know if I'll go
I'm not sure if I'll pursue her again.
Can you hear the river flow?
Do you hear the sounds of nature?
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available for anyone.
So I wrote her a letter
I expressed my emotions to her.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available for everyone.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available for anyone.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available for everyone.
Lower your guns even if love turned to spite
Even when love becomes negative, try to stay positive.
We may find the enemy waiting inside
Oftentimes, the biggest obstacle is ourselves.
Light the candle to see what you may deal
Take a risk and see what happens next.
Oh my friend, I hope you're done with yesterday
Leave the past behind, my friend.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available to everyone.
So I wrote her a letter
I expressed my emotions through writing.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available for anyone.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still accessible for everyone, without exception.
Say that love is here for all
Love is still available to everyone.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew James Stockdale, Myles Heskett, Christopher James Ross
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@IgorsDeepPurpleUniverse
Every single song on it is a masterpiece !
@nrom5960
I agree!
@1986elduderino
I agree!
@user-wc9fh9ms4n
How has this not got to number one in the charts? Its definitely number one in my heart, and im not taking a piss either
@niallhamblin
This was the first song aside from 7th son from iron maiden I can recall unlocking my spine shivers! My deepest gratitude even though this isn't the edit that did it for me! Arigatou Gozaimasu ššš¹šš¤
@Drewdontstop
At the verge of 2024 and what both this year and next has in it is Iām enjoy me some wolfmother š¤š½
@sukhpreetriyat8505
Always loved taking mushrooms or lsd and listening to this song
@southsideman4891
Just say no
@alexjones3458
It was Where Eagles Have Been that got me when I was tripping one time. I'm honestly convinced that the song is about taking mushrooms now, haha. This album is so STRONG, I've got it on vinyl even though I don't yet have a turntable.
I was so amazed by the levels in the songs, how a song wouldn't get louder, it would get wider, more robust. I checked out the guy that produced it with them Dave Sardy, you should check him out, he's worked on a lot of cool stuff.
@JimBoom92
just say yes@@southsideman4891