Written By Wolves, are a progressive, new, rock band hailing from Auckland,… Read Full Bio ↴Written By Wolves, are a progressive, new, rock band hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. All five members, Davie Wong, Karl Woodhams, Bahador Borhani, Michael Murphy and Oli Lyons have devoted their lives to Rock music, and it is out of this shared love for the genre that Written By Wolves was born. They are a band that have set out to do things slightly differently, to create music that is new, unique and perhaps pushes the boundaries of what is expected from the rock genre. With their first offering out now, and whole lot more currently in the mixing process, it won't be long before you can make up your own minds as to whether Written By Wolves have achieved their goal.

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Written by Wolves Lyrics

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I've been chewed up and spat out
I've been laughed at and booed
Baby's been put in the corner
It's time the corner was moved
You see I don't need no army
Because this fight is my own
But either, stand up and join me
Or surrender the throne

This time I'm set and I'm coming for you
Won't take "No" for an answer
Nothing you can do
You can seal off the entrance
Block off the road
I won't stop till it's mine or I feel my heart explode

Now is the time
I'm taking back what is mine
You can try shut the door
But you know I'll just tear down the walls
(Feel my heart explode) Remember me as I go down in history
So don't stand in my way, if I have to then I'll take it all
Feel my heart explode

Remember, once it's been said
That it can't be unspoken
So let the next words you say
Be ones that won't leave you broken
The time to join me is ticking away with each passing second
This is your final warning, consider yourself as threatened

Time is up, here I come, ready or not
So get out of the way, or bring all that you got
You can bar all the windows, encrypt the code
I won't stop till it's mine or I feel my heart explode

It's the time
I'm taking back what's mine
You can try shut the door
But you know I'll just tear down the walls
(Feel my heart explode) Remember me as I go down in history
So don't stand in my way, if I have to then I'll take it all
Feel my heart explode

Feel my heart explode
This time I'm set and I'm coming for you
Won't take "No" for an answer
Nothing you can do
You can seal off the entrance
Block off the road
I won't stop till it's mine or I feel my heart explode

Now is the time
I'm taking back what is mine
You can try shut the door
But you know I'll just tear down the walls
(Feel my heart explode) Remember me as I go down in history

So don't stand in my way, if I have to then I'll take it all
Feel my heart explode

Overall Meaning

The song "Explode" by Written by Wolves is an anthem for anyone who has been through tough times and is ready to take back their power. The lyrics describe a person who has been ridiculed, rejected, and put down, but is determined to overcome these obstacles and take back what is rightfully theirs. The message is clear: no one should stand in the way of someone fighting for what they deserve.

The lyrics are full of imagery related to battle and warfare, with phrases like "this fight is my own" and "either stand up and join me or surrender the throne." The repetition of the line "feel my heart explode" emphasizes the passion and intensity of the singer's determination. The song builds to a thrilling climax as the singer declares that they won't stop until they have achieved their goal or given everything they have.

Overall, "Explode" is an empowering song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and fight for their dreams, no matter what obstacles they may face.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been chewed up and spat out
I've faced rejection and disappointment

I've been laughed at and booed
I've been mocked and ridiculed

Baby's been put in the corner
I've been pushed to the sidelines

It's time the corner was moved
It's time for me to take center stage

You see I don't need no army
I don't need anyone else's help

Because this fight is my own
This battle is mine to fight

But either, stand up and join me
You can choose to support me or not

Or surrender the throne
Or give up your power

This time I'm set and I'm coming for you
I'm determined to succeed

Won't take "No" for an answer
I won't be deterred by rejection

Nothing you can do
You can't stop me

You can seal off the entrance
You can try to block my way

Block off the road
You can make it difficult for me

I won't stop till it's mine or I feel my heart explode
I won't give up until I succeed or exhaust myself trying

Now is the time
The moment has arrived

I'm taking back what is mine
I'm reclaiming what's rightfully mine

You can try shut the door
You can try to stop me

But you know I'll just tear down the walls
I'll find a way to break through

(Feel my heart explode) Remember me as I go down in history
I want to be remembered for my determination and success

So don't stand in my way, if I have to then I'll take it all
Don't try to stop me, I'll do what it takes to succeed

Remember, once it's been said
Words have consequences

That it can't be unspoken
What's said can't be unsaid

So let the next words you say
Choose your words carefully

Be ones that won't leave you broken
Say things that won't harm you or others

The time to join me is ticking away with each passing second
Time is running out to support me

This is your final warning, consider yourself as threatened
This is the last chance to join me before it's too late

Time is up, here I come, ready or not
There's no more time to waste

So get out of the way, or bring all that you got
Step aside or prepare to face my determination

I won't stop till it's mine or I feel my heart explode
I'll keep going until I succeed or can't continue anymore

Feel my heart explode
I'm determined to achieve my goal no matter the cost

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@WrittenByWolves

7y↑958

Another epic video dude! But a few lyrics not quite right in there... Here they are below!

I’ve been chewed up and spat out,
I’ve been laughed at and booed,
Baby’s been put in the corner,
It’s time the corner was moved,
You see I don’t need no army,
Because this fight is my own,
But either, stand up and join me, or surrender the throne.

This time I’m set and I’m coming for you,
Won’t take ‘No’ for an answer,
Nothing you can do,
You can seal off the entrance,
Block off the road,
I won’t stop till it’s mine,
Or I feel my heart explode.

Chorus
Now is the time,
I’m taking back what is mine,
You can try shut the door,
But you know I’ll just tear down the walls.
(Feel my heart explode)
Remember me,
As I go down in history,
So don’t stand in my way,
If I have to then I’ll take it all.
(Feel my heart explode)

Remember, once it’s been said,
That it can’t be unspoken,
So let the next words you say,
Be ones that won’t leave you broken,
The time to join me is ticking away,
With each passing second,
This is your final warning,
Consider yourself as threatened.

Time is up, here I come, ready or not,
So get out of the way, or bring all that you got,
You can bar all the windows, encrypt the code,
I won’t stop till it’s mine,
Or I feel my heart explode

Chorus
It’s the time,
I’m taking back what’s mine,
You can try shut the door,
But you know I’ll just tear down the walls.
(Feel my heart explode)
Remember me,
As I go down in history,
So don’t stand in my way,
If I have to then I’ll take it all.
(Feel my heart explode)

Feel my heart explode
This time I’m set and I’m coming for you,
Won’t take ‘No’ for an answer,
Nothing you can do,
You can seal off the entrance,
Block off the road,
I won’t stop till it’s mine,
Or I feel my heart explode.

Chorus
Now is the time,
I’m taking back what is mine,
You can try shut the door,
But you know I’ll just tear down the walls.
(Feel my heart explode)
Remember me,
As I go down in history,
So don’t stand in my way,
If I have to then I’ll take it all.
(Feel my heart explode)

@cryingsilence6408

6y↑21

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/written-wolves-explode-lyrics.html

I've been chewed up and spat out
And I've been laughed at and booed
Baby's been put in the corner
It's time the corner was moved
You see I don't need no army
Because this fight is my own
But either stand up and join me
Or surrender the throne

This time I'm set
And I'm coming for you
Won't take no for an answer
Nothing you can do
You can seal off the entrance
Lock up the road
I won't stop 'til it's mine
Or I feel my heart explode

[Chorus]
Now it's the time
I'm taking back what is mine
*You can trash your guitar*
But you know I'll just tear down the walls
Feel my heart explode
Remember me
As I go down in history
So don't stand in my way
If I have to then I'm taking off
Feel my heart explode

Remember once it's been said
That it can't be unspoken
So let the next words you say
Be ones that won't leave you broken
The time to join me is ticking
Away with each passing second
This is your final warning
Consider yourself as threatened

Time is up
Here I come ready or not
So get out of the way
Or bring all that you got
You can bar up the windows
Encrypt the code
I won't stop 'til it's mine
Or I feel my heart explode

[Chorus]

Hey
Hey
Feel my heart explode

This time I'm set
And I'm coming for you
Won't take no for an answer
Nothing you can do
You can seal off the entrance
Lock up the road
I won't stop 'til it's mine
Or I feel my heart explode

[Chorus]

All comments from YouTube:

@twistedgaming6851

7y↑10

Written by wolves is the only band that I can use to write my book, thank you written by wolves!!

@kylegreen1692

7y↑63

Not only is Written By Wolves an awesome band but the background art is also from my absolute favorite video game series too. (Darksiders) < 3

@kimmydragonmama3735

4y↑2

Replayed the game many times. Have Darksiders 1, 2, 3, and Genesis. Love playing the games.

@maximillionherrick9037

7y↑213

I love how the picture is War from the game series Darksiders

@muffinstheterror6459

4y↑3

no rly

@mistergrimm5035

4y↑3

It does fit his persona.

@mistergrimm5035

4y↑5

@muffins the terror Also, don't be a prick. It's not his fault he's challenged.

@georgelongcoal1117

4y↑2

@Mister Grimm Just take a peek at the link.

@LuciaVelverosa

4y↑1

𝕐𝔼𝕊

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@frankhuminski385

5y↑24

You know it’s a good song when you get goosebumps and it’s your first time hearing it.

@lokilaufeyson9782

5y↑44

I actually hear this in War's voice and it's badass af

@frostsoul4199

7y↑143

Darksiders background. How much I miss that game.

@masacross8551

5y↑5

Frost Soul

Me too.

@emberarmageddon9384

5y↑4

Dude it's back

@Brex10

I still have it, I’ll probably start playing it again soon

@trevorsizzle3705

Frost Soul What is your profile pic called?

@luminouswolf7117

45w↑1

I played it, or a little

Not my style of game

But the character “death” specifically

Kinda relatable in mindset ngl

@_cloudnightingale_4445

7y↑16

New favorite band

🖤🐺Written by Wolves🐺🖤

@jefftheevilrobot9351

5y↑333

This isn’t heavy metal

But it is still REALLY GOOD

@katieblaney3849

5y↑9

I think it might be pop.punk

@masacross8551

5y↑15

I think a heavy metal cover of this song would sound better. But this is still really fucking good.

@enzanXcrystal

5y↑10

I´ve searched for informations of this group and they are supposed to be a rock group ^^
So yeah it´s rock

@user-cq9nc1hv3l

5y↑10

Hard rock

@lenkagamine4145

3y↑5

this absolutely is heavy metal.
its not the heaviest of metal, or even close. But it is still heavy metal. Y'all just dont know what defines something as heavy metal. The aggressive guitar and tempo? that makes it metal.
Also; metal is a subgenre of rock so its still rock too.

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@HollyLewallen-Smith

31w↑1

Gotta Love Written By Wolves! 💓🎼🎧🎶🎵📻🔊.

@Alad-

2y↑4

This is so epic
I've been listening to it for five years!

@eliyoung6991

7y↑20

my new favorite song by written by wolves

@neighbourhoodemo7336

4y↑4

This is a style of rock I dont think ive ever heard before-

amaZING

@livilu5865

6y↑93

That Darksiders pic tho 👌

@Elemental_Clash

4y↑2

I KNEW I RECOGNISED THAT SWORD FROM SOMEWHERE!

@chshirerat5487

4y↑2

The only reason I clicked on this vid

@kimmydragonmama3735

@Ch£shireRat Same

@WrittenByWolves

7y↑958

@HeavyMetalLyricss

7y↑85

Glad you liked it! If you want i delete this video and make another one. Found the lyrics on the internet, Thought is was right.

@WrittenByWolves

7y↑110

Na dude deleting it would be such a shame! Just thought I'd get them up there so people can see them as well...

@HeavyMetalLyricss

7y↑89

alright man! Glad for letting me use the great track. Goodluck

@rainbow4124

7y↑12

Hey u good Written By Wolves.i like this song.im more into old school rock and heavy metal but u good.wonder if u could make a song with ol Disturbed or A7X that be awesome.

@Razzy-sr4oq

7y↑25

You.
The one that is singing.
Holy CRAP, dude. You've got one freaking amazing voice there! The most stunning melodic phrases come from instrument there. Stunning range and great control. Top. Notch. Love your music and especially your lyrics, which are also superb. There's so very very few out there that take such extra care with the lyrics, to add considered meaning and layers to them. Alter Bridge, Shinedown, POTF are a few in this small category that you have now been entered into in my book. The music just freaking OWNS.
When you become famous, I'll have the extremely smug satisfaction of telling everyone that I knew this would simply be a matter of time.

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@mormangold2697

6y↑11

Awesome Darksiders background!!!

@WinterKnight001

Heard this song on my Google Play station for Nothing More then found this video and have been binge watching all the Written By Wolves you have! This is still my favorite but Pretty Lies is now my theme song! Not afraid to die, Genius, Starlight... all great!

@manfredkarlsson6686

7y↑43

Im glad I was recommended to follow this channel it's f*ing amazing keep on rocking :D

@HeavyMetalLyricss

7y↑3

Thanks mate! glad you like it!

@manfredkarlsson6686

Nah you should have the thanks for being so awesome :)

@HeavyMetalLyricss

7y↑2

+Manfred Karlsson Thanks! it just feels good to read such great comments! Thanks allot

@manfredkarlsson6686

Your welcome mate you deserve it :)

@stefania_demon_you_love_9985

+HeavyMetalLyricss I love you, you know it, right? :*

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@blazingscythe9463

7y↑125

Where have you been my whole life?

@karamba5730

7y↑10

Sven Larsen in YouTube

@dreamless8118

Sven Larsen 2 years after:,, get the fuck out if my life!,, haha

@ravenarnold1923

waiting for you to come to me lol

@bloodgod4340

7y↑14

Am I the only one that noticed that the song and picture fit together perfectly. My hat goes off to HeavyMetalLyrics. Keep up the amazing work.

@princevegeta5499

5y↑2

Nope, I noticed it too. It's perfect for Darksiders 1

@kimmydragonmama3735

@Prince Vegeta Agreed. :)

@GildedArcher

7y↑359

0:48 I'm fairly certain the line is "You can try; shut the door" not "You can trash your guitar". Does anyone else hear it?

@cryingsilence6408

6y↑21

@gergyta9211

5y↑8

I hear it

@criminalchicken499

5y↑27

Yes, even written by wolves says it's "you can try shut" the door or whatever

@WolfieW0t

5y↑7

its one of those things
IN A SONG
yikes

@bazelgeese1283

5y↑14

try and focus on "you can try; shut the door" and then replay it and focus on "you can trash your gitar". you'll hear both perfectly well.

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@lazonaetereabienestarcolec138

7y↑16

Man this is so good to hear while ripping your muscles off at the gym, feel like you drain strenght from the sound...

@scrion013

5y↑22

when i listen to this i imagine a kid thats a senior in high school thats been bullied there whole life with a montage of the scheming and destroying the lives of there bullies because they don't wanna be bullied anymore.

@justingriser6467

6y↑10

I love that picture of War

@renegadehero7393

7y↑37

Thanks for uploading, these songs are awesome!

@magicalwarrior932

6y↑2

Renegade Hero true

@ethanbohnen6183

7y↑12

I love how the background is War from Darksiders...

@zinothedolphin4497

7y↑3

Thanks to this channel I love this band <3

@jacobwilliams1884

7y↑4

one of the best songs I have ever heard keep up the good work man

@WrittenByWolves

Stoked you dig it ;)

@DigitalJedi

5y↑56

"Time is up, here I come, ready or not,
So get out of the way, or bring all that you got,"

Come on life! Is that the best you've got?!

@orochi5004

5y↑2

Don't say it too loud before life gets even more tough.

@danri7778

5y↑1

@Emma de Vries on the contrary. Accept the challenge.

@BurningBridgeStudios

4y↑1

@dan ri Til life strikes you with lightning

@michaelthevamp1978

7y↑2

OMG this song makes me tear up everytime.

@thecauseofchrist-childreno549

6y↑2

ALL THE TRUTH I COULD TELL BUT I AM UNDER THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD IN THE WAITING

@Alex-ki8uw

7y↑10

Keep up the good work. I know it must be extremely laborious to get the lyrics timed correctly.

@bodinson8040

So glad for this channel. Introduced me to two of my favourite bands in Everyone loves a Villain & Written By Wolves

@michaeltorres449

REMEMBER IT IS YOU THAT BELONGS TOO THIS WORLD FOR THE WRATH OF GOD IS IN PLAY YOU ALL NEED TOO STOP HURTING PEOPLE

@DragonGirl2000

6y↑14

This Song Rock!!! 🤟🎶🔥

@bailiojaycee233

4y↑2

First ever song listened LOVE IT 120% GOING TO ALL OF OUR WORKOUT PLAYLIST ROCK ON! 😎

@NicWalker627

6y↑4

excellent :) Certainly a sound you dont get to enjoy often unless its on my playlist ;)

@fightingfishes007

7y↑5

this will be awesome for a warm up/highlight song! :) Awesome job and thank you! This is exactly why I subbed ^^

@EdDiMe17

6y↑2

That background from darksiders though 👌

@Dan-is3vv

7y↑2

You are the best!!Thanks for your lyricss😁

@nyxqueenofshadows

7y↑5

When you notice the background is War from Darksiders. I like it, good song too.

@Pluralisium

7y↑5

Awesome song! Love it! Thanks for sharing! :) :D

@workoutathletewithskills2484

4y↑2

What an energetic song 🤯

@thecauseofchrist-childreno549

6y↑3

COMING FOR ALL OF YOU

@josephromansexton2279

One of the best songs ever created

@michaeltorres449

4y↑2

WHY ARE THIER STILL GUILTY PEOPLE STILL SITTING WITH ME HERE TOO DAY

@rokoskalogerakos3018

7y↑3

thank you so much mate now PLEASE make killing our memories by fable

@HeavyMetalLyricss

it is already on my channel. You can check it out

@wheatleyobix8349

7y↑3

Nice piece, love the song, also congrats on 9,000, remember me, i loved "lets get this started again". 3k to 9k, large jump

@garyduncan3149

7y↑4

like the video, man but I think he says try to shut the door but you know I'll just tear down the walls

@mylittlepoprock

6y↑5

I like how the art is from a game series I love. Nice choice!

@kimmydragonmama3735

Darksiders is nice. And this song does fit War pretty well. Wonder if there might be one for the other riders. Lol!

@thanqualthehighseer

5y↑3

MEGUMIN APPROVES THIS VIDEO!

@donaldhyattthe3rd524

6y↑2

This is beyond epic rock. Is there a phrase epically rock? Cause this is epically epic rock!

@HeavyMetalLyricss

Donald Hyatt the 3rd glad you like it. Thanks

@Varja376

7y↑59

this at 1.25 speed is a demonstration on how to set the guitar on fire and shred your fingers

@brandonatwood2401

6y↑1

Lol...but Through the Fire and Flames is more dangerous.

@UnluckyCrow

Try Rings of Saturn if you want to really feel the burn

@MSDKZfangirl2490

Let’s not hurt ourselves.

@azmirtharoth6511

7y↑1

He's right u have amazing voice

@nikeaodowdeveningstar1938

What a fantastic tune.

@blazeyamasaki

7y↑1

this is an amazing song.

@fatemaalhaithami3823

The background is really nice and it matches the song well

@Poohdeaber

6y↑4

Holy shit this band is good actually better then good I have no words

@natugriff5529

5y↑1

I just love the lyrics

@stevewolf8215

5y↑3

a mashup between this and hero by mountains vs machines's hero would be great

@emeraldwarrior6621

7y↑40

Weird I hear that line "you can trash your guitar" more like "you can tryin' shut the door" kinda fits with the overall lyrics better too maybe just me?

@KoenigseggEnthusiast

7y↑5

emeraldwarrior the real lyrics are actually "You can try shut the door" and it was just a mistake in the video

@gergyta9211

5y↑1

Not just you

@aymanmawassi04252397

5y↑2

emeraldwarrior “you can try shut the door” is the correct lyric, I guess the creator made a mistake

Whoops, someone else already commented that... welp, I’m to lazy to delete this comment

Y E E T

@sarabear2327

5y↑1

Its actually "You can trash up the door but you know I'll just tear down the walls"

@aymanmawassi04252397

5y↑1

Sara Bear written by wolves left a comment with all the lyrics, it’s “try shut the door”

@wolfstone6653

7y↑1

I think I've found my new favorite band

@theapocalypseswordsman6029

5y↑4

The chorus at 0.75 speed sounds like something you’d hear as a character goes and tears through an army by themselves with nothing but their hands and a sword as they head towards the centre and the big bad

@thewolf3459

Interesting lyrics ... I suppose it makes a good warning to those who are too dense to realize they have pushed too far and its time to put up or shut up. Good beat for it too.

@Sarubotai

7y↑1

This is some next level shit from these guy! great work

@HeavyMetalLyricss

7y↑1

i know. this band is so awsome

@jean-claudeboudreau8554

5y↑3

Oh hall man you soo much good

@shadowseverywherenickcarpe1191

7y↑2

Well looks like I found my new gaming music for when I rage because of spawn killers on COD for this is epic music Man keep making videos

@michaelgarcia9451

I love this band

@walkingdead9726

5y↑2

i'd love this image!

@ocece2000

Just awesome, nothing else to say, continue that way please for our pleasure ^^

@ocece2000

And I'm sorry if my English is a bit bad

@EzekiesAcheron

I LOVE THE DARKSIDERS PIC! SO COOL!

@Krywulf

7y↑2

I fracking love this song!

@darkgreyfirewolf1530

7y↑1

Love this so much <3

@gotham_michael

5y↑3

The background picture is nice, it’s War from the Darksiders game

@shaynaszcyniec1475

i love this song. it is very catchy.

@kingindract

7y↑2

AMAZING channel I liked and subed to you

@rockmusic2462

7y↑1

This is so damn good

@nikkiplayitloud2611

7y↑3

i love it 😍

@aidaneliason2798

7y↑1

the background is fitting

@augmentedsoldier6676

7y↑1

this song is epic

@gioth1090

Damn this song is awesome

@notyourbusiness106

6y↑10

"I'll tear down the walls."
Me: Not again Berthold and Reiner

@Enivri

6y↑1

This song suits Berthold and Reiner when you hear about them in the Manga.

@notyourbusiness106

6y↑1

@Azuris Gaming ikr

@tacrhino4389

7y↑1

This would be a great song for a GMV

@YoBoyRona

5y↑22

The picture basically describes lunchrush in school.

@MSDKZfangirl2490

Lol. 🤣

@smile-sc9zx

this song kind of reminds me of the anime "The rising of the shield hero" to be honest, Which is a good thing that's an amazing anime.

@thetoxichoodie481

5y↑3

i like the darksiders photo

@AxayaKitsune

you should try and see if you can do a few songs by Get Scared or Escape the Fate

@Born2Losenot2win

5y↑3

The badass grade=ratio of the sword to the rider ^(the number of chords+beats)

@lokilaufeyson9782

5y↑1

This is an actual game, a trilogy. Darksiders. Essentially God of War but with angels and demons. I loved it

@sapphirestone8431

7y↑1

Why am I only finding this NOW!

@someloser6041

7y↑1

I really want the background as my laptop background.

@michaeltorres449

do not wait do it now this is my life

@soaringblaze2865

Is it me or am i the only one the realized how badass that sword is?

@xbamfo8199

6y↑5

I wouldn't call this heavy metal, but it's good either way.

@sciranger6703

More punk rock, but it's awesome.

@user-om2te6xw5y

7y↑1

いい歌です

@ZAGON117

6y↑1

fuck yeah. this song is EPIC!!

@hajustuggmun858

I need this in my movie

@tammylee4x4

Fucking perfect

@MattTrains2001

Isn't it "try shut the door" as opposed to "trash your guitar" Because that makes more sense with the next line of "but you know I'll just tear down the walls"

@frenky9159

7y↑2

Can you do lyric video for song Silent Theory - Watch Me Burn

@bread1486

Does anyone else think that this has a similar sound to Owari No Seraph? (At least the start does lol)

@saltygarlic27

7y↑1

2:23 I live!!!!

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