Young Heretics are the brainchild of Melbourne based duo, Kitty Hart and Matthew Wright - eccentric twins, both with a love of warped pop music and sonic invention. The dual vocal attack incorporates theatrical soundscapes, driving beats and a massive selection of other instruments to create a dynamic and inventive sound unlike any Australian music created before it.
After leaving the hugely successful band "The Getaway Plan for the project, Matthew stated Kitty was his favourite lyricist of all time - the musical chemistry between the two is evident throughout every aspect of their sound, Creatively and professionally beyond their years, the few shows they have performed have caused a huge stir amongst punters and industry alike.
The pair spent most of 2009 recording their debut album "We Are The Lost Loves", released in May 2010 it has received critical acclaim from all corners of the globe.
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i Know i`m a wolf
Young Heretics Lyrics
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The snow fields wouldn't seem so big if you knew
That this blood on my teeth it is far beyond dry
And I've captured you once but I wasn't quite right
So I'm telling you that you'll be safe with me.
Rabbit my claws are dull now so don't be afraid
I could keep you warm as long as you can just try to be brave
But the rest of my pack I have left them behind
And my teeth may be sharp and I've been raised to kill
But the thought of fresh meat it is making me I'll
So I'm telling you that you'll be safe with me.
So rabbit please stop looking the other way
It's cold out there so why not stay here
Under my tail.
The lyrics to Young Heretics's song "I Know I'm A Wolf" are haunting and multi-layered. The song seems to be a story about a wolf chasing a rabbit through snowfields. The wolf is trying to catch the rabbit, but it's getting tired and its claws and teeth are not as sharp as they used to be. The wolf, however, promises the rabbit that it will be safe with him. The song is a complex allegory that explores the nature of predation, power, and safety.
The lyrics can be read in multiple ways. On one level, the song can be seen as a metaphor for human relationships. The wolf and the rabbit can represent any two people who are in a relationship, where one person is the predator and the other is the prey. The wolf promises the rabbit safety, even though it has the power to harm it. The rabbit is torn between its fear of the wolf and its desire for safety, warmth, and comfort. The song raises questions about the nature of safety in a relationship and the role of power in shaping it.
On another level, the song can be seen as a commentary on the natural world. The wolf and the rabbit are animals, and their relationship is determined by nature. The wolf's instincts drive it to hunt, and the rabbit's instincts drive it to flee. The song raises questions about the ethics of predation in the natural world and the balance of power between predator and prey.
Overall, "I Know I'm A Wolf" is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that challenges our assumptions about safety, power, and the nature of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear rabbit my legs are getting weak chasing you
I am tired of chasing you, little rabbit
The snow fields wouldn't seem so big if you knew
That this blood on my teeth it is far beyond dry
And I've captured you once but I wasn't quite right
So I'm telling you that you'll be safe with me
If you stop running, you will realize that the blood on my teeth is not a sign of aggression towards you, but of my thirst. I captured you before, but I could not bring myself to harm you. You don't have to be afraid, I promise I won't hurt you.
Rabbit my claws are dull now so don't be afraid
I could keep you warm as long as you can just try to be brave
Yes I know I'm a wolf and I've been known to bite
But the rest of my pack I have left them behind
My claws are not as sharp as they used to be, so you have nothing to fear. I can keep you warm if you stay with me, but you need to trust me and be brave. I am a wolf and I have bitten before, but I chose to leave my pack behind and try a different path.
And my teeth may be sharp and I've been raised to kill
But the thought of fresh meat it is making me I'll
So I'm telling you that you'll be safe with me.
It's true that I was raised as a hunter and my teeth are sharp, but the thought of hurting you is making me sick. You can trust me when I say that you will be safe with me.
So rabbit please stop looking the other way
It's cold out there so why not stay here
Under my tail.
Please don't try to run away, rabbit. It's cold outside and I can offer you warmth and safety if you stay close to me.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Just_wolf_thingz
The way he says "I could keep you warm" just scratches an itch in my brain
@miawernette
I’ve always loved that part
@alitadombroski7688
The lyrics clearly hint to an abuser and their victim. I mean, it literally talk abouts a wolf and a rabbit, which is a predatory relationship. " But the rest of my pack, I have left them behind " Its like they're trying to say " I left my friends for you " which is common for abusers to say to guilt trip their victims. " So rabbit please stop looking the other way. It's cold out there so why not stay here under my tail " - telling the victim the world is cold/cruel so the victim can be solely reliant on them. " Oh rabbit, my claws are dull now so don't be afraid " The abuser has done the same thing to multiple other people but is claiming that they've changed now to manipulate their new victim.
@mariunfabregas7533
I feel like the "abuser" in this scenario isn't even trying to intentionally manipulate the victim though, and that's what makes it more sad for me. He's not just trying to convince his victim that he's not a bad person, he's desperately trying to convince HIMSELF that he's not a bad person. "But the rest of my pack, I have left them behind" implies that the family he grew up with were toxic and perhaps even abusive. It also implies that he himself had enough self awareness to recognize that his family was abusive to him, and chose to distance himself away from them because he didn't want to become like them. Contrary to popular belief, most people don't actually want to be abusive and torment other people. But for a lot of people, it's hard to break out of the cycle of abuse if abuse is all they've ever known. It's why people who have been victims of abuse as children find it harder to maintain relationships and frienships as adults. They're more likely to develop antisocial behavior as well as self-sabotaging tendencies because genuine care and healthy behavior feels unfamiliar to them. I'm not saying this is the case for all abuse victims though, because it's very possible to overcome your trauma if you have enough emotional support as well as mental health support. But for this particular scenario, it seems like the "abuser" was not able to overcome his generational trauma. Even when he tried to be good, in the end he fell for the same traps as his own abusers and became the very thing he swore not to be. An abuser. When looking at the lyrics, these feels less like a story about a wolf that separated from it's pack to go vegan and more like a story of a man who wanted to break the cycle of abuse inflicted to him by his family. Though in the end his trauma ended up making him lash out and hurt the person whom he loved and promised to protect. It's his fault, but it's tragic nonetheless.
@r0bin272
I fell in love with this song when it came out and it's been a while since I heard it and my interpretation of it changed. I feel like this is talking about a abuser talking to their victim. I feel like by him singing "I know I'm a Wolf" basically calling himself an animal or monster because that's what the victim sees him as. And the part where "the snow fields wouldn't be so big if you knew" can interpret (for me cause that's what I think) basically saying small world and they met at a wrong time wrong moment, or perhaps they broke apart and got back together. The "try to be brave" and "I left the rest of my pack" could interpret him telling the victim they changed and left their rough past behind and to give them a chance. Which in the end "So rabbit please stop looking the other way" it could be because he never changed and was just an illusion the abuser put up with. Like that saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" maybe the abuser was abused and grew up with harsh parents and was always told to follow(?). But also I like the vocals when its eerie like maybe the abuser went to far and killed the victim on accident and maybe the ending is him holding her telling them to wake up and look at them. But that's just my thoughts on what this song could interpret since it could be anything haha :]
@sidechick223
Oh this is actually interesting
@user-xn9sx8ci2q
Me too =(
@stellaomera8489
yes i had the exact same thought.......it was a toxic person talking to his victim !
@sleepylucia9335
this is one of those songs that perpetually haunts me. it's so beautiful, and breaks my heart every time i hear it.
@coldburns
this song is really underrated.