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/
Restless
wildes Lyrics
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I'll close your eyes on the way as you go
Settle down restless
I'll hold you tight till the end of the road
(Ooooh, Ooooh)
Settle down brother
I feel so helpless
I'm sorry that I couldn't keep you from pain
(Ooooh, Ooooh)
So this is life at the end
and I'm losing a friend that once was
I know there's no one to blame
but our hearts that will break now he's gone
Settle down darling
You made your mark on us all as you know
How do we do it
and bury you out there alone in the cold
And all I want to see your smile at every call
That is all I want now
And all we want to feel is you by our side
Oh why is this goodbye?
No, this is life at the end
and I'm losing a friend that once was
I know there's no one to blame
but our hearts that will break now he's gone
Settle down restless
I'll close your eyes on the way as you go
Settle down restless
I'll hold you tight till the end of the road
The song "Restless" by Wildes is an emotional and heartfelt composition about loss and the pain of letting go. It speaks of the difficulties of accepting death and the desire to hold on to what is good and bright. The lyrics "Settle down restless, I'll close your eyes on the way as you go" and "Settle down brother, don't think about all the life that remains" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is dying or has already passed. The use of the word 'restless' implies that the person being addressed is struggling and unable to find peace.
The singer expresses their sadness and helplessness at not being able to prevent the person's pain, saying "I'm sorry that I couldn't keep you from pain". The lines "And all I want to see your smile at every call, that is all I want now" and "And all we want to feel is you by our side, oh why is this goodbye?" reveal how much the person's presence and joy meant to those who knew them, and how hard it is to accept their passing.
Overall, "Restless" is a poignant reflection on loss and the intricacies of grief. It offers a message of comfort through its imagery of holding on and guiding the restless soul into peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Settle down restless
Calm down and relax, don't be anxious
I'll close your eyes on the way as you go
I'll be there with you until the very end
Settle down brother
Take it easy, my friend
Don't think about all the life that remains
Don't worry about the future, just focus on the present
I feel so helpless
I wish I could have done more to help you
I'm sorry that I couldn't keep you from pain
I regret not being able to prevent your suffering
So this is life at the end
This is the reality of living and dying
and I'm losing a friend that once was
I'm grieving the loss of a dear friend
I know there's no one to blame
There's no fault to be placed for this unfortunate event
but our hearts that will break now he's gone
Our hearts are shattered by his passing
Settle down darling
Take it easy, my love
You made your mark on us all as you know
You have left a lasting impression on all of us
How do we do it
How can we possibly move on without you?
and bury you out there alone in the cold
It's hard to accept the finality of your physical absence
And all I want to see your smile at every call
All I want is to remember your smile and hear your voice again
That is all I want now
All I need is to hold onto precious memories of you
And all we want to feel is you by our side
We yearn for your presence and miss you terribly
Oh why is this goodbye?
Why does it have to end like this?
Settle down restless
Calm down and relax, don't be anxious
I'll hold you tight till the end of the road
I'll be there with you until the very end
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Declan Gaffney, Ella Walker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vic
In a world run by pain; the pain done to us, and the pain we commit—Wildes you’re a lense of love often forgotten and lost. Thanks again for such a beautiful reminder ❤
WILDES
What a beautiful message - thank you 🧡
Ade
My days are better with your music for sure ❤
Ismael Santos
Artista que eleva el alma!! 🥰💫
Celia
I genuinely didn't think I could love your music more than I already do, yet here we are ❤🩹
WILDES
Thank you Celia! 🥲✨
ilostmyhandle
Just came to say, your music is healing. I pray the world gets to feel this ethereal music soon.
Cecilia García
I like this song ❤❤❤
jesicaemontes
♥♥♥
Stephen O'Connor
Waiting ( patiently ) for the tour❤