Rose Cousins - Wolf And Man Lyrics

 Rose Cousins - Wolf And Man Lyrics

I am a wolf

You are the man

We're both doing the best we can

You don't have to chase me

Into oblivion

Wolf and man

You followed

Your sleeping heart

The sun and the moon

You couldn't tell them apart

The day can't begin

Before it starts

Sleeping heart

I am the wolf

You are the man

How can we expect to understand

I am an animal

You're only human

Wolf and man

Wolf and man

Ha-oooooh

Ha-oooooh

Ha-oooooh

Ha-oooooh 

Themes

• Duality of Nature: The song explores the contrast between the wild instincts (the wolf) and human rationality (the man), symbolizing a deeper connection between the two, but also highlighting their differences.
• Struggle for Understanding: There is a theme of trying to understand one another despite inherent differences, as seen in the tension between the wolf's animalistic nature and the man's human qualities.
• Confusion and Seeking Direction: The line about "following your sleeping heart" reflects a struggle to navigate between internal desires and external expectations.

Emotions

• Tension: The tension between the wolf and the man suggests internal conflict and the challenge of reconciling opposing forces.
• Yearning: There’s a sense of yearning for understanding, connection, and perhaps freedom.
• Resignation: The idea of doing the best they can despite differences may evoke a feeling of resignation and acceptance of one another’s flaws.

Key Words

• Wolf
• Man
• Heart
• Oblivion
• Animal
• Human

Notable Lines

• "I am a wolf / You are the man / We're both doing the best we can"
• "You followed / Your sleeping heart / The sun and the moon / You couldn't tell them apart"
• "I am an animal / You're only human"

General Message
The song reflects on the complex relationship between instincts and rationality, the animal and the human. It suggests that while there may be differences between the two, both are doing their best to understand and coexist. The song conveys a sense of mutual struggle, yet also acceptance of these differences. It implies that understanding may be elusive, but there's an inherent connection that binds them together despite the confusion.