Wilderness
scottdw Lyrics

Calm me down, when you,
Ease and soothe my nerves by drawing breath into my lungs from yours.

Exhale into my lungs,
Breathe out slowly so that I can inhale and feel an intimate connection.

I breath you in, and breath you out.
As I inhale your breath and feel your closeness, I exhale all of my worries and anxieties out.

Play down, wilderness,
Lower the intensity of the chaotic and adventurous life that surrounds me.

And wilder.wilder.wilderness
Despite trying to calm down, the wilderness persists and continues to excite me with its natural beauty and unpredictability.

Wake smoke above the trees,
As smoke rises above the trees and fades away, it reminds me of your love which touches me and slowly fades away as well.

I feel your love, feel your love...,
Your love is like a tangible thing which wraps itself around me and embraces me fully, and makes me feel alive again.

On in on, the outerlife, the outerlife.
Even though my physical surroundings may be tough, your love makes everything worthwhile and gives me the courage to pursue life beyond these boundaries.

Breath you out.
As I exhale your breath, I also release any negative emotions and feelings that I may hold within.

W-when you.
Referring to the intimate connection between two people sharing each other's breaths.

Exhale.
The act of releasing breath, which is often associated with relaxation and letting go of tension.

Play down, wilderness,
The repeated phrase serves to emphasize the need to calm down amid the chaos of the wilderness.

When you smooth your feet,
Touching on the idea of grounding oneself, as connecting with the earth can provide a sense of stability and tranquility.

And wilder.wilder.wilderness,
Despite trying to find calmness and stability, the alluring call of the wild continues to beckon and excite the singer.

Ah ah ah ah
An interjection which, through its repetition, serves to emphasize the internal struggle of the singer as they try to find balance and peace with their surroundings.

And wilder.wilder.wilderness
Closing thought which restates the artist's ongoing fascination with the wilderness and all its wonder.