As if the added sound effects and instrumentation aren’t powerful enough, “Silk” is rife with poetic lyrics. The intro of this song is ethereal and can be compared to the sound of a rocket launching in the distance. The second Wolf Alice cryer is “Silk” off of My Love Is Cool. Yeah, it hurts to think that they can still go on.” For the full “Blush” experience, I highly recommend watching the moving music video, which I’ll get into more later. One lyric in particular that always breaks me is, “Curse the things that made me sad for so long. “Blush” starts off low and slow and gradually picks up pace as the song goes on, mimicking the emotional buildup of the lyrics. Let’s begin with what I’ll from here on out refer to as “cryers.” The first Wolf Alice cryer I was ever exposed to was “Blush” off of the EP by the same name. Throughout this article, you will find me frequently referencing music videos and quoting lyrics. I’ve also got a thing for lyrics that stick with you long after a song has ended. When they’re done well, they are done so well and take a song to unimaginable heights. Sometimes Wolf Alice is straight rock and roll.ĭisclaimer: You should know now that I always have been and always will be obsessed with music videos. Sometimes Wolf Alice is straight-up punk. Cry stands for their more mellow, poignant, downright beautiful songs, and as far as songs you can bang your head to, I don’t think I need to explain. Now of course when I say songs you can cry to, I’m exaggerating. Some of Wolf Alice’s songs are very one or the other. In this article, I’m going to stick to exactly what the title promises: a guide to Wolf Alice songs you can cry to, Wolf Alice songs you can bang your head to, and Wolf Alice songs you can both cry and bang your head to. All images courtesy of Wolf Alice Facebook (official) Wolf Alice’s origins date all the way back to 2010 when Ellie and Joff first teamed up as an acoustic duo, but the band didn’t become all that it is today until Theo and Joel joined in 2012. The band consists of lead vocalist Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis, and drummer Joel Amey. Wolf Alice is an English alternative rock band from London, England that borrows elements from indie rock, folk, shoegaze, dream pop, and other similar genres. If you’re not familiar with the band, then here’s some background. For the rest of the summer, I made exploring Wolf Alice’s discography my one and only goal. I didn’t need to listen to another one of their songs to know that I was hooked. The ad began with clips from the “Moaning Lisa Smile” music video and ended with a still of the very understated My Love Is Cool album cover. The summer had officially reached its sultry midpoint, I was newly eighteen, and I was given the gift of Wolf Alice in the most unexpected way: a YouTube ad promoting their debut studio album My Love Is Cool. No Hard Feelings Lyrics 11.All images courtesy of Wolf Alice Facebook (official) Safe from Heartbreak (if you never fall in love) Lyrics 6. Sip your drink, sip one more, and you’re a star If you want me, you can find me at the bar Well, wind it up and this honeybee stings I have power, there are people who depend on meĪnd even you have time you wish to spend on me It serves me better than to swallow in a sedativeĪnd you don’t like me, well that isn’t f_ relevantĪnd your choice to call mе cute has offended mе I wear my feelings on my sleeve, I suggested it I believe that it is the perfect adjective I ain’t ashamed in the fact that I’m sensitive I scope it out, then I throw myself into it I ain’t afraid, though my steps appear tentative Lyricist: Joff Oddie, Joel Amey, Theo Ellis & Ellie Rowsell Joff Oddie, Joel Amey, Theo Ellis & Ellie Rowsell have written the lyrics of the “Smile” song. Smile Lyrics by Wolf Alice, English Band, from the album titled Blue Weekend.
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