"W… Read Full Bio ↴Wolver is an Indie rock/Post-rock outfit from Brisbane, Australia
"Wolver is the ambient post-rock love child featuring members of the now extinct Rivalry and For London. With the intensity of bands such as At The Drive In but the progressive ambient sensitivity of post-rock idols Mogwai, Wolver produce a refreshing change from the ever-growing hyped up Indie Pop scene filling Australia's airwaves."
Tabula Rasa
wolver Lyrics
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We rose to fame
It’s not for nothing
Cause we know this game
And there is something
(We can tell)
‘Bout rock n’ roll
We got the gift
If anything then we can tell
That you’re the one who’s been in hell
As we have never seen you before
Never seen you before
Your ignorance alit a flame
(This time It feels like something snapped)
You leave us all in shame
(This time you’ve gone too far at last)
We normally don’t complain
(This time we’re gonna get you back)
Because
We’re no sell-outs yet we’re sold out
And this is our original sound
And we won’t come down
As we’re sticking it to the man
And we won’t let you bring us down
As we know that we’re worth it
You say we’re digging a hole
Straight through our souls
Well, do you even got one
If anything then we can tell
That you’re the one who’s been in hell
As we have never seen you before
Never seen you before
Your ignorance alit a flame
(This time It feels like something snapped)
You leave us all in shame
(This time you’ve gone too far at last)
We normally don’t complain
(This time we’re gonna get you back)
Because
We’re no sell-outs yet we’re sold out
And this is our original sound
Your ignorance alit a flame
(This time It feels like something snapped)
You leave us all in shame
(This time you’ve gone too far at last)
We normally don’t complain
(This time we’re gonna get you back)
Because
We’re no sell-outs yet we’re sold out
And this is our original
This is our original
This is our original
In the song "Tabula Rasa" by Wolverine, the band reflects on the nature of rock n' roll, fame, and their own experiences in the music industry. The lyrics suggest that the band has worked hard to achieve their success and maintain their authenticity as musicians, despite pressure to conform or sell out. The refrain "We're no sell-outs yet we're sold out / And this is our original sound" highlights their struggle to balance commercial success with creative integrity.
The verses suggest that the band has faced criticism or backlash from others who question their motives or accuse them of losing their way. The lines "Your ignorance alit a flame / You leave us all in shame / We normally don't complain" suggest frustration with being misunderstood or unfairly judged. However, the band is also portrayed as resilient and determined to keep going, with the lines "And we won't come down / As we're sticking it to the man / And we won't let you bring us down / As we know that we're worth it."
Line by Line Meaning
It’s not for nothing
Our success is not by chance
We rose to fame
We became famous through our hard work and talent
It’s not for nothing
We didn't just luck into our success
Cause we know this game
We understand the music industry and how to succeed in it
And there is something
There is a certain quality or essence
(We can tell)
(We can sense or perceive it)
‘Bout rock n’ roll
Related to the spirit and energy of rock music
We got the gift
We have a natural talent for music
And we’ve kept our souls
We haven't compromised our integrity or values to achieve success
If anything then we can tell
We can see that
That you’re the one who’s been in hell
You've been struggling or suffering
As we have never seen you before
We don't recognize this negative behavior from you
Never seen you before
This isn't like you
Your ignorance alit a flame
Your lack of knowledge and understanding sparked anger in us
(This time It feels like something snapped)
(This time we're at our breaking point)
You leave us all in shame
Your actions embarrass and disappoint us
(This time you’ve gone too far at last)
(You've pushed us too hard this time)
We normally don’t complain
We usually don't make a big deal out of things
(This time we’re gonna get you back)
(This time we're going to respond and stand up for ourselves)
Because
The reason why we're taking action is
We’re no sell-outs yet we’re sold out
We haven't compromised our artistic vision, but we've achieved commercial success
And this is our original sound
Our music is unique and true to our vision
And we won’t come down
We won't give up or lose our integrity
As we’re sticking it to the man
We're resisting the pressure and control of the music industry and society
And we won’t let you bring us down
We won't allow negative influences or people to affect us
As we know that we’re worth it
We have confidence in ourselves and our abilities
You say we’re digging a hole
You think we're making a mistake
Straight through our souls
That affects us deeply and personally
Well, do you even got one
But we wonder if you have any true passion or soul
Because
The reason why we're challenging you is
We’re no sell-outs yet we’re sold out
We haven't compromised our artistic vision, but we've achieved commercial success
And this is our original sound
Our music is unique and true to our vision
This is our original
We're proud of our music and won't change for anyone
This is our original
We're standing firm in our beliefs and values
This is our original
Our music is genuine and true to who we are
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Marcus Andersson
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