The Wolf
Mumford & Sons
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Wide-eyed with a heart made full of fright Your eyes follow like tracers in the night And the tightrope that you wander everytime You have been weighed, you have been found wanting Been wondering for days How you felt me slip your mind Leave behind your wanton ways I want to learn to love in kind 'Cause you were all I ever longed for Sheltered, you better keep the wolf back from the door He wanders ever closer every night And how he waits begging for blood I promised you everything would be fine Been wondering for days How you felt me slip your mind Leave behind your wanton ways I want to learn to love in kind 'Cause you were all I ever longed for Hold my gaze love, you know I want to let it go We will stare down at the wonder of it all And I-I will hold you in it and I-I will hold you in it Been wondering for days How you felt me slip your mind Leave behind your wanton ways I want to look you in the eye 'Cause you were all I ever longed for Been wondering for days How you felt me slip your mind Leave behind your wanton ways I want to learn to love in kind 'Cause you were all I ever longed for
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Written by: BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL
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7 facts about this song
Release and Reception"The Wolf" is a song by the British rock band Mumford & Sons. It was released as the second single from their third studio album, "Wilder Mind," on April 9, 2015.
- The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the band's departure from their folk sound in favor of a rock style.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "The Wolf" peaked at number 40 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Within the United States, the song reached the number 1 position on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.
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Musical Style and StructureWhile "The Wolf" still boasts the heart-on-sleeve lyrics that the band is known for, the song notably features heavier instrumentation than the band's previous work, including electric guitars and a driving drum track.
- It’s said to feature a powerful chorus that shows the vocal range of lead singer Marcus Mumford.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "The Wolf" seem to be about a relationship that has become too comfortable and lost its spark. This can be interpreted from lines such as, "You were all I ever longed for".
- Also, the title and repeated phrase of "The Wolf" might be symbolic of a person or factor that’s causing turmoil in their life or threatening their peace.
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Live Performances"The Wolf" has become a staple of Mumford & Sons' live performances, often being used to energize crowds with its uptempo rhythm.
- The band also performed the song on Saturday Night Live on April 11, 2015, just two days after the single’s release.
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Video and ArtworkThe music video for "The Wolf" was directed by Marcus Haney. It features the band members dressed in '70s-inspired outfits playing at a bustling fair.
- The single’s artwork for "The Wolf" was designed by Matthew MacDougall, featuring an abstract design using sharp shapes and contrasting colors.
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Production Credits"The Wolf" was produced by James Ford, who has also worked with popular bands including Arctic Monkeys and Florence + The Machine.
- This song was also co-produced by the band themselves, showcasing their involvement in their music production process.
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