Wolf at the Door

Keane

About Wolf at the Door

"Wolf at the Door" is a song performed and composed by English alternative rock band Keane and was the second single they released, originally intended only as a promo item with only fifty copies made, becoming the rarest Keane item in existence. Recording started on 28 October 2000 and finished in May 2001 even though the record was originally planned to be released before 2001. The CD single was released by the band's own record label, Zoomorphic, in June 2001 and was sold at the pubs where Keane used to play. All fifty copies were handmade and recorded on CD-Rs. Because of its limited production it is one of the most desired collectors' items amongst Keane fans, and has been known to sell for around £1000 on eBay. Its status as a rarity is such that, allegedly, no member of the band is in possession of a copy. The single features a re-recording of their previous single "Call Me What You Like", as well as an early version of "She Has No Time", which would later appear on Hopes and Fears, the band's debut album. 


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2001
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Wake me, shake me from my sleepiness
Wide-eyed, every tale is taller than the one before
Inside out and upside down
Don't make a sound
The wolf's at the door
And all your streetfighting years
Won't help you anymore

Lead me, guide me home old scatterbrain
Blog it, every smile is wider than the one before

Inside out and upside down
Don't make a sound
The wolf's at the door
And all your streetfighting years
Won't help you anymore

Inside out and upside down
And don't make a sound
So I live and feel
Oh no, don't make a sound
The wolf's at the door
And all your streetfighting years
Won't help you anymore

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Keane

Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, synthesisers, backing vocals), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Jesse Quin (bass guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, acoustic guitar). Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. more »

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Written by: Timothy James Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, Richard David Hughes, James Keith Warnock Sanger

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11 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Wolf at the Door" by Keane is a bonus track from the band's renowned album "Hopes and Fears."
Song Duration
The song has a length of approximately 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
Release Year
"Wolf at the Door" was released in the year 2004.
Record Label
It was released under Island Records, a well-known British-Jamaican record label that has been home to numerous iconic artists such as U2, Bob Marley, and Cat Stevens.
Band Origin
Keane, the band who recorded "Wolf at the Door," originated from East Sussex, England.
Debut Album Success
Keane's debut album, "Hopes and Fears," which includes "Wolf at the Door," was one of the best-selling albums in the UK in 2004. It won several awards, including the Brit Award for Best British Album.
Song Genre
"Wolf at the Door" falls into the genre of Alternative Rock and Indie Pop.
Regular Band Members
The key members of Keane who recorded this song are Tom Chaplin (lead vocals), Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, guitars), Richard Hughes (drums), and Jesse Quin (bass).
Album Theme
Much of the band's album "Hopes and Fears," including songs like "Wolf at the Door," reflects on themes of relationships, fear of change, and the passing of time.
Band's Distinctive Sound
"Wolf at the Door" features Keane's distinctive piano-driven rock sound as the band does not have a traditional guitar player.
Song Availability
The song, along with the rest of the album, is available on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube Music.

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