1.) WILDES, real name Ella Wal… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands called Wildes
1.) WILDES, real name Ella Walker, is a British multi-instrumentalist & singer-songwriter from London.
Born to an Irish mother and British father her music lends itself to her mixed heritage upbringing. An undeniable passion for creating vast soundscapes, Ella's music is both dramatic and beautiful, reflective of her childhood summers spent running wild in the Irish countryside and echoes the expansive sound like that of Florence and The Machine or The XX. After putting up her first song 'Bare', WILDES garnered overwhelming support online, shooting to #6 in the Spotify global viral chart and subsequently grabbing the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart and Grammy Award-winning producer Brian Burton (Danger Mouse), landing her a publishing deal. The song has since featured on multiple soundtracks and generated millions of streams worldwide. Since then WILDES has been refining her sound, working closely with award-winning producer Catherine Marks (Foals, Wolf Alice, Manchester Orchestra, The Killers), fusing her indie-folk songwriting with bold cinematic soundscapes.
2.) Wildes is a musical project of Jana Pantha and Jenny Tulipa from Munich, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland.
They see themselves as an electronic disco-pop-punk project. The two musicians sing abstract lyrics in German - with a certain poetry, and at times irony. Spoken word passages and catchy sung vocals merge into melodies that once heard continue to sound for quite a while. A minimalist electro sound in combo with simple synth waves and the always driving drum computer make the works cool, playful and provocative. The rocking barré changes of the electronic rhythm guitar accompany the pieces. The distortion is brought by the banging tube screamer and the lead guitar sounds break the raw repetition.
Official website: https://wildes.ch/
Illuminate
wildes Lyrics
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What I'm waiting for, I've waited so long (so long)
And tell me
What I've got to do to make right of my wrongs (my wrongs)
I'm on fire
Can you see me burning up?
I am reckless for your love,
I know that you see me more clearly.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
And I see
I've been held back by the darkness in my mind.
And I see,
That I'll never win the war against time.
I'm on fire, can you see me burning up?
I am reckless for your love,
I'm more than a shadow dancing free,
I know that you see me more clearly.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
Oooh, oooh hmmm. ooo
Say it to me now honey, if you can, illuminate.
Illuminate, please... Illuminate, Illuminate please.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
The song starts with the singer feeling lost and unsure of what they should do next. They have waited a long time and made mistakes, but they're not sure how to make things right. They're searching for guidance and direction. The line "I've been held back by the darkness in my mind" suggests that they may be struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety, that are preventing them from moving forward.
The chorus reveals that the singer is in love with someone and is willing to do anything to be with them. The line "I'm more than a shadow dancing free, I know that you see me more clearly" suggests that this person has given them a sense of purpose and identity. But the singer also acknowledges that without this person, their efforts will be meaningless. They need their love in order to find true fulfillment.
The bridge adds a sense of urgency to the song, with the singer pleading for their love interest to "illuminate" them - to provide clarity, direction, and guidance. The repetition of "Illuminate, please" suggests that the singer is desperate for answers, and that their world feels uncertain and confusing without this person's presence in their life.
Overall, "Illuminate" is a heartfelt plea for guidance and direction, anchored by a powerful love story. It captures the sense of confusion and fear that can come with being lost, especially when mental health struggles are at play. At the same time, it celebrates the transformative power of love and the importance of having someone to guide us through life's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me
What I'm waiting for, I've waited so long (so long)
Asks for guidance to find what has been long desired
And tell me
What I've got to do to make right of my wrongs (my wrongs)
Asks for advice on how to correct past mistakes
I'm on fire
Can you see me burning up?
Passion and desire can be seen clearly
I am reckless for your love,
I'm more than a shadow dancing free,
I know that you see me more clearly.
Intense desire and the knowledge that the subject of the song understands the writer's true nature
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
The importance of the subject to the writer is emphasized
And I see
I've been held back by the darkness in my mind.
The writer sees the obstacles within their own thinking that has prevented them from achieving their goal
And I see,
That I'll never win the war against time.
The writer realizes the limitations of time and the never-ending battle against it
Oooh, oooh hmmm. ooo
Say it to me now honey, if you can, illuminate.
A plea for a sign, a message, an answer
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
Reinforcing the central message of the importance of the subject to the writer
Writer(s): Ella Walker
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrSuicideSheep
I hope you guys enjoy this emotional rollercoaster of a track.
Here are the lyrics for all of you that always ask :)
Tell me what I'm waiting for
I've waited so long, (so long)
And tell me,what I've got to do to make right of my wrongs (my wrongs)
I'm on fire, can you see me burning up?
I am reckless for your love,
I'm more than a shadow dancing free,
I know that you see my more clearly.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
And I see I've been held back by the darkness in my mind.
And I see, that I'll never win the war against time.
I'm on fire, can you see me burning up?
I am reckless for your love,
I'm more than a shadow dancing free,
I know that you see my more clearly.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
oooh, oooh hmmm. ooo
Say it to me now honey, if you can, illuminate.
Illuminate, please... Illuminate, Illuminate please.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
@anastasiav4443
Lyrics❤
Tell me, what we're waiting, for have waited so long
And tell me, what we gotta do to make right of my wrongs
I'm on fire, can you see me burning?
I am reckless for your love
I'm more than a shadow dancing free
I know that you see me more clearly
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing
It'll mean nothing without you
And I see I've been held back by the darkness in my mind
And I see that I'll never win the war against time
I'm on fire, can you see me burning?
I am reckless for your love
I'm more than a shadow dancing free
I know that you see me more clearly
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing
It'll mean nothing without you
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing
It'll mean nothing without you
@MrSuicideSheep
I hope you guys enjoy this emotional rollercoaster of a track.
Here are the lyrics for all of you that always ask :)
Tell me what I'm waiting for
I've waited so long, (so long)
And tell me,what I've got to do to make right of my wrongs (my wrongs)
I'm on fire, can you see me burning up?
I am reckless for your love,
I'm more than a shadow dancing free,
I know that you see my more clearly.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
And I see I've been held back by the darkness in my mind.
And I see, that I'll never win the war against time.
I'm on fire, can you see me burning up?
I am reckless for your love,
I'm more than a shadow dancing free,
I know that you see my more clearly.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
oooh, oooh hmmm. ooo
Say it to me now honey, if you can, illuminate.
Illuminate, please... Illuminate, Illuminate please.
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you,
it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing without you.
@MajesticCatMusic
Give me chills <3
@charliemorgan8374
+Majestic Cat same
@davidrabb2948
+MrSuicideSheep Hi -
@puhdussyrampage2010
dope as hell. love a good lyric.
@wprzeworska
Thank u <3
@tatimilena4017
im in love with wildes, and i need more of her songs, her voice is so majestic no words can describe this feeling it gives me <3
@ash1044
Still can’t get enough of this song 💜 flows straight through my heart ♥️
@anastasiav4443
Lyrics❤
Tell me, what we're waiting, for have waited so long
And tell me, what we gotta do to make right of my wrongs
I'm on fire, can you see me burning?
I am reckless for your love
I'm more than a shadow dancing free
I know that you see me more clearly
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing
It'll mean nothing without you
And I see I've been held back by the darkness in my mind
And I see that I'll never win the war against time
I'm on fire, can you see me burning?
I am reckless for your love
I'm more than a shadow dancing free
I know that you see me more clearly
But it'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing
It'll mean nothing without you
It'll mean nothing, it'll mean nothing
It'll mean nothing without you
@awildbeowulf7148
Gave this song a chance and wow! A real emotional rollercoaster it is indeed!!!