I Know I'm a Wolf - Young Heretics - Lyrics

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[@Just_wolf_thingz]

The way he says "I could keep you warm" just scratches an itch in my brain

[@miawernette]

I’ve always loved that part

[@Truth2894]

​@@miawernetteMe too

[@zory6699]

to me it sends shivers down my spine

[@enko92]

I come back to this song every few years and always wish this version was on spotify. There are so man interpretations that i love reading because theres always new comments every few months/years. The animated video, in particular lives rent-free in my head. It's such a tragic song. I love it so much.

[@yesminty7486]

Yes! I came here to write the same thing! Something truly unique about this song, and the way it makes me feel man

[@alitadombroski7688]

The lyrics clearly hint to an abuser and their victim. I mean, it literally talk abouts a wolf and a rabbit, which is a predatory relationship. " But the rest of my pack, I have left them behind " Its like they're trying to say " I left my friends/family for you " which is common for abusers to say to guilt trip their victims. " So rabbit please stop looking the other way. It's cold out there so why not stay here under my tail " - telling the victim the world is cold/cruel so the victim can be solely reliant on them. " Oh rabbit, my claws are down now so don't be afraid " The abuser has done the same thing to multiple other people but is claiming that they've changed now to manipulate their new victim.

[@mariunfabregas7533]

I feel like the "abuser" in this scenario isn't even trying to intentionally manipulate the victim though, and that's what makes it more sad for me. He's not just trying to convince his victim that he's not a bad person, he's desperately trying to convince HIMSELF that he's not a bad person. "But the rest of my pack, I have left them behind" implies that the family he grew up with were toxic and perhaps even abusive. It also implies that he himself had enough self awareness to recognize that his family was abusive to him, and chose to distance himself away from them because he didn't want to become like them. Contrary to popular belief, most people don't actually want to be abusive and torment other people. But for a lot of people, it's hard to break out of the cycle of abuse if abuse is all they've ever known. It's why people who have been victims of abuse as children find it harder to maintain relationships and frienships as adults. They're more likely to develop antisocial behavior as well as self-sabotaging tendencies because genuine care and healthy behavior feels unfamiliar to them. I'm not saying this is the case for all abuse victims though, because it's very possible to overcome your trauma if you have enough emotional support as well as mental health support. But for this particular scenario, it seems like the "abuser" was not able to overcome his generational trauma. Even when he tried to be good, in the end he fell for the same traps as his own abusers and became the very thing he swore not to be. An abuser. When looking at the lyrics, these feels less like a story about a wolf that separated from it's pack to go vegan and more like a story of a man who wanted to break the cycle of abuse inflicted to him by his family. Though in the end his trauma ended up making him lash out and hurt the person whom he loved and promised to protect. It's his fault, but it's tragic nonetheless.

[@Terastas]

@@mariunfabregas7533I definitely hear the doubt and regret in it. Like he knows he's not toxic TO THE SAME EXTENT as the family he left behind, but he harbors a lot of doubts as to whether he's a good person or just "diet toxic" by comparison. I can relate to this. My own immediate family was pretty toxic and manipulative. And now that they're all either dead or estranged, I've spent a lot of time by myself, not because I'm antisocial, but because I'd rather die alone than risk subjecting a future generation to even one tenth of the crap I endured from them. Maybe all he wants from the rabbit is a little reassurance. He's heard all the excuses and proclamations his pack made and doesn't trust himself to be his own judge of character; only if he hears it from someone else.

[@soulfullportrait147]

It’s “my claws are down now” not dull.

[@HunterNeyorApollo]

I can be both the abuser and abused I've been both but then I lock myself in my room and punish myself for acting like my family

[@alitadombroski7688]

@@mariunfabregas7533 Yes, I agree. Theres this common misconception that abusers know what they're doing, and enjoy it, when that isn't true for most cases. Nobody wakes up one day and decides " I'm going to be super manipulative and abusive today ". More likely then not, abusers don't even realize they're abusing someone, and are instead doing it subconsciously. Doesn't make it any less wrong though-- it just makes it a sad situation for everyone involved

[@sleepylucia9335]

this is one of those songs that perpetually haunts me. it's so beautiful, and breaks my heart every time i hear it.

[@jShadowZero]

I always interpreted this song as the struggle of trying to drop one’s mask. The wolf being a known antagonist is just trying to kill his reputation. They want the rabbit to be able to see past it. But to change is a struggle and there will always be those that don’t believe you. And more so is that the wolf struggles to differentiate between the mask, and who they are. Ultimately doing something they don’t want to anymore. It’s pain, regret, and just a downpour of this feeling that not matter how hard you try, you can’t change.

[@r0bin272]

I fell in love with this song when it came out and it's been a while since I heard it and my interpretation of it changed. I feel like this is talking about a abuser talking to their victim. I feel like by him singing "I know I'm a Wolf" basically calling himself an animal or monster because that's what the victim sees him as. And the part where "the snow fields wouldn't be so big if you knew" can interpret (for me cause that's what I think) basically saying small world and they met at a wrong time wrong moment, or perhaps they broke apart and got back together. The "try to be brave" and "I left the rest of my pack" could interpret him telling the victim they changed and left their rough past behind and to give them a chance. Which in the end "So rabbit please stop looking the other way" it could be because he never changed and was just an illusion the abuser put up with. Like that saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" maybe the abuser was abused and grew up with harsh parents and was always told to follow(?). But also I like the vocals when its eerie like maybe the abuser went to far and killed the victim on accident and maybe the ending is him holding her telling them to wake up and look at them. But that's just my thoughts on what this song could interpret since it could be anything haha :]

[@cha_hoe]

Oh this is actually interesting

[@Iraqi068]

Me too =(

[@stellaomera8489]

yes i had the exact same thought.......it was a toxic person talking to his victim !

[@watchyttime]

It sucks that it got removed from spotify.

[@coldburns]

this song is really underrated.

[@nitrogelly_576]

I'm here cause of the animation and the many interpretations of this song

[@claudefrollono1]

This is one of the most touching songs I've ever heard in that it makes me feel sorry not only for the fate of the rabbit (the victim of abuse) but of the wolf (the abuser) as well. The wolf acknowledges, though perhaps all too late, that its life was a vile farce and that he was taught to be a sworn enemy of the animal whom it has finally learned to see for what it is and to love it. To add to the tragedy, even now the wolf's love for the rabbit is intertwined with its instinct to kill, making the relationship between the two doomed whatever its epilogue.

[@user-ln2go4xp6d]

why would you sympathise with the abuser?

[@udzalthegreatest]

I love this song because of the many metaphors. The snow fields being the large landscape that someone is surrounded by. Every direction looks the same, no difference and none provide a place to rest or hide. In other words, the abused have no where to go, and have to stick with what they know, which is their abuser, because it's the only thing that they recognize and know. The wolf is the abuser, or the antagonist. The wolf preys on the rabbit because it's natural. But the wolf can't live without the rabbit. So it's dependent on the rabbit to ensure its healthy. In other words, the abusive person, needs their prey so they can look strong. Without their prey they cease to exist, or they are unable to keep their reputation, and they end up falling down a steep hole that is hard to get out of.

[@Sleepyawake]

I see this,as a person who was very damaged, with a lot of fear of being abandoned,in a relationship But ends hurting the person you love the most,but hating and loving them at the same time

[@hxbrid.sxldier]

Literally me right now. I hate him so much, I despise him, but God do I want and hope that he's safe and alright, wherever he is.

[@catboyrights]

To me personally, this song is exactly how it feels to have BPD. Raised to kill, doomed to hurt the ones you only ever wanted to protect. "I know I'm a monster, but please stay."

[@galaxywolf4930]

what’s bpd

[@catboyrights]

​@@galaxywolf4930 BPD is a Cluster B personality disorder. To keep it fairly short, it's a disorder characterized by an extreme fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, unstable self-image, impulsive and/or self-destructive behavior, chronic emptiness, intense anger, extreme mood swings, dissociative symptoms and self harm/suicidal behavior. You technically only need 5 out of the 9 symptoms listed in the DSM to be diagnosed with BPD, though, so we're all different.

[@galaxywolf4930]

@@catboyrights omg

[@catboyrights]

@@galaxywolf4930 Lolol I hope I explained it okay. Take care!! 💖

[@galaxywolf4930]

@@catboyrights you explained it perfectly looks like I don’t need google anymore

[@alyssabullock6421]

One of my personal favorite songs ever, really. It hits so much different than most songs I listen to, and I love the wolf/rabbit symbolism it uses. You don't get that very much in music like this

[@justbloomy_]

Just saw that it got removed from my spotify, but still gonna listen to it from KZbin 😼

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

@@LarenUFrehtOna i think it’s cause the band split

[@kjhgfdfghjkdrtyuiwewe]

Yes! This is amazing, thank you so much!

[@anything6101]

You're welcome! I'm glad ya like

[@dirtystrawbs]

Wow I missed this song

[@spicybeantofu]

I've been the rabbit who turned into the wolf. It's hard to break it when you truly don't mean it.

[@malekartorian3054]

This is the greatest song of all time

[@citrus4a294]

I search this because this is the theme song of the fanfiction I read recently.

[@hey5929]

What's it called?

[@aliennumber76482]

damn what kinda fanfics you reading

[@hey5929]

Iv always imagined that this song is about a killer who has killed many, chasing his girlfriend threw the snowy woods Because his girlfriend found he killed this dude trying to flirt with her and was trying to run and find help He had to kill her in the end knowing if he let her live she would get him caught

[@dollveins]

i wish this song was on spotify

[@Dakota9k]

oh my... this song is amazing!

[@Random-fw2rh]

1:18 the ooooooh i love it 💔

[@dozypawz]

I was so confused how I knew this but it wasn't on spotify to find out it's been removed?!

[@aishablue4355]

I like it ! Thank you 💓

[@traaaashmouse]

Anyone know why this was removed from Spotify? :(

[@valh339]

This is so sad

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

I think the band split

[@SicoXDD]

download the song lol

[@acabanadeoutono]

@@BlueRoseShilloh they did but in 2011

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

@@acabanadeoutono makes me sad

[@chief6136]

I got goosebumps

[@RoxanaLine]

Either the Rabbit was killed in the end, or it will be killed eventually. The Wolf might (or might not) want to change but it can't, because it has some mental disorder and it doesn't have control over most of its actions. The situation is not good for any of them.

[@imallergictopeople5944]

Or maybe the wolf can't control their natural instinct 🧍

[@kovyvuri]

Here’s a fun fact: wolves usually howl after they’ve made their catch to communicate to the pack about where the dinner is! Hence why I think that during the howl-like part of “You’ll be safe with me”, the rabbit is now dead

[@ethanamann4103]

Why is this song not on Spotify?!!

[@megtu4457]

IT USED TO BE 😢

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

I think it’s cause the band split

[@nathanjimbob7885]

I was just diagnosed with a personality disorder. I was finally able to see how i made my wife feel. I just found out I was the wolf, and had myself convinced I was the rabbit.

[@blooeyedtigger3145]

Bravo

[@Kieitup]

Thank you?! ❤️🔥

[@KandiSkull]

Reminds Legoshi and Haru. (Beastars)

[@wjdanaleidan]

Eventually; I wasn’t safe with you.

[@healingv1sion]

Ooooh this song would make a really good Saltburn fanvid.

[@hunterknight6967]

This is legoshi's alarm to wake up (Reference to beastars)

Hahahaha i was just going to make a beastars comment because this song reminds me of it

[@aliennumber76482]

this or "tear you apart"

[@taniaf4051]

have you did "legends never die" or "Lemon boy?"

[@NoideaBabe]

this is so haunting i want it written on my bones

[@NagelTubeHD]

I liked the song 💙

[@user-xr3re5gt1k]

This song reminds me of my untreated mental illness. Nah but fr they arent on spotify anymore and thats so sad

[@Tango_Raptor]

Even my mp3 file of this song isnt able to be added to playlists on spotify...

[@marleywyatt3858]

Hemlock grove ❤️❤️

[@brandenallen6278]

Hey if any editor feels up to it 1:51 to 2:58 would be an insane snow field jjk edit 🥲

[@AyazIxol]

Legendary :D

[@cvmsrz]

This song represents Legosi and Haru's relationship.

[@shannahtheninjaneko6927]

can u shut the fuck up?

[@r0bin272]

No it doesn't 🙂

[@cvmsrz]

@@shannahtheninjaneko6927 _No, why are you so mad over a comment, bro ? It isn’t that deep, lol._

[@cvmsrz]

@@r0bin272 _It does, if you don’t like it then simply scroll, lol._

[@r0bin272]

@@cvmsrz I'll hear your opinion on why it does represent their relationship, no hard feelings but I just want to know. What's are your thoughts?

[@ashleywolf3460]

Why isn't this version on Spotify?!

[@Catinthecosmos155]

Idk why but I always viewed this as someone grooming someone else, maybe it’s just because of my trauma lol. But that’s just how I have always heard it

[@xxwolfrocksxx1829]

A long time ago I think I read somewhere where that was the singer's intention, but don't quote me. Either way, I think a lot of people walk away from this song with the same interpretation, me included, so you're definitely not alone.

[@moafighting1597]

Is there like an actual comment from the artist saying this is about abuse or is everyone just assuming again

[@nymieee]

Everyone's assuming

[@dannyfergusson3243]

go guessing

[@sunset-eclipse]

ppl are allowed to interpret art however they want

[@wolfofnightmare2629]

We're all allowed to have our own interpretations of the lyrics, but I don't believe the artist has actually released the meaning of this song. But I personally believe it's a song about abuse from the abusers perspective.

[@timothymelvin7450]

@@sunset-eclipse the best art encourages that

[@shannon6124]

The voice needs to be louder or the pianos turned down a bit. It's overpowering the lovely voice

[@L1ghtFox]

Same from Apple Music

[@Azemi_Tamura]

1:37

[@elenalohrey1971]

Someone should make SpongeBob sing this

[@AverageDonaldDuckFan]

Beastars vibes

[@coogidown6858]

I'm the 4000 like

[@duckytape8586]

i feel like not enough people said anything about this clearly being about a groomer? all of the language being used is clear groomer language and manipulation. They statements of how dangerous everything else is, the attempts to normalize their predatory actions by distancing themselves from others of their ilk and claiming to just be there for them. The person is attempt to make their victim reliant on them, and as we see from the end of them looking away, it's not worked. It's also presumed that this person did this exact same stuff to them before too.

[@Sleepyawake]

Personally,i think its about bpd,but this interpretation is ok too

[@duckytape8586]

@@Sleepyawake idk, it almost gives the person a bit of leeway if its about BPD. Also demonizes the condition, since the singer is a clear objective villain.

[@Sleepyawake]

@@duckytape8586 well,i think its about that,because,as someone who has bpd, it looks like he doesnt want to hurt the rabbit But he cant control his impulses, and ends hurting the rabbit But your interpretation is good tho

[@Ao_lie_IRL]

I wonana be the rabbit my husband is wolf idc if this is abuse I'll stll love him

[@r3dglow.3x3]

(Is anyone else here because of 18 bendy quest megaman exe) 😶

[@onetwo8932]

I love this song as a vegan

[@velvet8010]

What does you being a vegan have to do with this

[@corbeaudejugement]

i missed the part where being vegan had anything to do with a persuant abuser.

[@antiaesthetic6344]

Nah bro i gotchu that was funny

[@cha_hoe]

this is actually funny lmaoo

[@aedragorix]

Ok whatever your stance is on what a HUMAN should di with animals Wolves eat rabbits in nature, something beyond the scope of human intervention