Story Behind The Song
written in less than one hour the day after the presidential elections in 2004 - this song had been requested around the country and been spun from satellite to tv to radio to internet - played st SXSW to burning man . . .
Song Description
specifically calling out against one feeling too comfortable and safe, this song questions how safe we really can be if there is someone we can not entirely trust living near us - also addressing war and sending individuals overseas - this song rails agin
| Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Restless |
Subject |
Wild Animals, War |
| Similar Artists |
Tori Amos, Garbage |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
WOLF (c) Amy Clarke
MAAT Music /
ScorpFaery Productions / ASCAP
www.amyclarke.com
one two three
so you're counting sheep
do you really think
they'll let you sleep
now that you have
given up your guard
one two three
honey don't you see
just because he's wrapped up in your
holy fleece
doesn't mean
no it doesn't mean
he ain't coming for you
armed to the teeth
oh and I tried to cry wolf
but you had to throw the book
oh how I tried to fight
but the numbers never lie
one two three
now they're coming for you and me
one two three
I am watching them leave
brothers mothers children lovers
overseas
don't look darling
no you'd better hide your eyes
oh and I tried to cry wolf
but you had to throw the book
oh how I tried to fight
but the numbers never lie
one two three
now they're coming for you and me
when will they wake up
will they ever wake up
what will it take to make them see
this hunger is living among us
oh and I tried to cry wolf
but you had to throw the book
oh how I tried
but the numbers never lie
one two three
and now he's coming for you and me