Wolfie's Just Fine - Trying to Sleep (An Homage to "Tremors")

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This is my love letter to the 1990 B-Horror movie Tremors, which, for many reasons, had a big impact on me as a 10 year old (and subsequently, for the rest of my life). A little backstory…
The songs I write as Wolfie’s Just Fine often take place in the worlds of pop culture from my youth. Without saying too much about it, the Wolfie’s Just Fine EP “Perfection, Nevada” thematically lives in the world of the movie Tremors, and the song “Trying to Sleep” is written from the point of view of one of the Graboids. I’ve always wanted to shoot a music video for this song, but in the end, the visuals I saw were so intertwined with the movie that it kind of felt like sacrilege to attempt to superimpose other images onto it. And since I’m social distancing, and have A LOT of time on my hands, I made this.
Breaking it down shot by shot was an absolute joy, and made me love and appreciate the movie even more than I already did. I’m forever grateful that the director, Ron Underwood, screenwriters Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, and the entire cast and crew came together 30 years ago to make a strange and unique piece of timeless pop culture, that, not only entertained me, but provided a world for me to explore and get lost in 30 years later.
p.s. Disclaimer!! I don’t own the rights to any of the footage (Universal does!). I’m not making money off this video in any way (it’s not monetized anywhere), and so I hope maybe the creators and copyright owners will see this for what it is, a loving homage to their brilliant, and lasting work. (And free promotion! It’s streaming on Netflix right now, go watch it!)

[@jonlajoie]

For people asking, here are the lyrics: I don’t know who you are but I’m in your land I don’t know how I got underneath the sand I’ve been trying to sleep I’ve been trying to sleep for you Up a tower you go and so here I sit In an ocean below dryer than your lips I’ve been trying to sleep I’ve been trying to sleep for you Break free, in the morning when we see The life is gone Face me, I will follow your feet Please, I will not starve for you Many times you were spared, Oh I did my best Every night you would call for me with your steps I was trying to sleep I was trying to sleep for you Break free, in the morning when We see the life is gone Face me, I will follow your feet please, I will not starve Under perfection I woke As you protected your home Oh I just kept getting stronger I did my best to control The growing unrest in my soul I could suppress it no longer No longer I tried to sleep for you Face me, I will follow your feet Please, I will not starve For you

[@natezomby]

this is amazing and belongs on Welcome to Night Vale

[@ChunkyLover53atAOL-com]

You are a God walking amongst mere mortals, Jon. Thank you for everything!

[@d.h.9937]

Holy shit bro, you make great music. Honestly there aren't many albums I can listen to from beginning to end as often as others but yours i definitley have. In fact, if I still owned a 5 disc cd player, best believe "Perfection, Nevada" and "I Remembered but then I forgot" would both be in there... interchangeable between the two but in there. Fuck it, I'd BUY both copies then burn onto 1. Problem solved. Thankfully I'm civilized and I use spotify. I Look forward to Future albums

[@Hallowcore]

Pleeeease put this in the iTunes Store!

[@jonlajoie]

@@Hallowcore It's there

[@lukthere2]

Every few years i check on this man.. and he just posted a video 11 minutes ago lol

[@Rickaddnamehere]

Im glad im not the only one who randomly checks on him

[@dylantapp4245]

Legit just went through the same move lmao

[@stepheno5890]

Same here I am waiting for Everyday Quarantined Guy trilogy :)

[@xandex69]

Lol

[@maharshiduttsharma9661]

There is a thing called Subscribe...

[@garywan2805]

Like a Graboid, Jon unexpectedly pops out of nowhere, dragging me into his hole. In this case I don’t mind.

[@melvin9310]

Who wouldn't want to be dragged into Jon Lajoie's hole?

[@maxipad27]

I’m so glad he started making serious music. He is insanely talented

[@Breadsticks-]

That's the thing, this one's a joke too. Just a really nice sounding one

[@Makulax]

It's like with Filthy Frank/pink guy. Same thing there. Glad I found this. Great easy listening. Calms the shit out of me and my tinnitus.

[@charliewilson7762]

Alright dad

[@splakbor]

who said "show me your genitals" wasn't serious?

[@nickfizer401]

Vaginal Hubris brought me here. What a pleasant surprise to find this.

[@brandonmartin8305]

Youre my boy Jon. Great work. I loved the tremors movies as a kid. Side note, i love all your music. Comedic or not, you're a very talented man. Just don't leave us again please.

[@Kargoth]

If you havent been following the franchise there are a bunch of new movies. And a new one out in octorber

[@hughbrown1531]

What this guy said.

[@calmdown9094]

he had to take a Taco break

[@deBrawnyo]

@@Kargoth in my opinion other than the original, all other sequels were pretty horrendous

[@Kargoth]

@@deBrawnyo to each their own. Ive thoroughly enjoyed all but the beginning.

[@Probably_tryna_sleep]

I'm dead ass serious, this song is exactly what coldplay wishes they could come up with... the fact that this man disguises his musical genius and talent behind comedy (which dont get me wrong, I also love) is crazy... Be who you are Jon!! Its time to fuck up the charts with this track, I'm telling you!!!

[@arekhee]

and a "Radio friendly song" for sure

[@ReeseWitherknife]

Coldplay? That's a bit of a stretch for a comparison, my dude.

[@milkmeapollo9048]

@@ReeseWitherknife I hear it but Coldplay is 1000% gayer in nature and Jon's music isn't cringe at all

[@yearnpill]

@@milkmeapollo9048 bro say what you want about Coldplay’s new stuff, but Parachutes and AROBTTH are amazing alternative rock albums and you can’t convince me otherwise

[@trollaccount4270]

@@yearnpill yeah they were their first two albums

[@banshee107]

Seen this movie for the 50th time just last week with my daughter! Excellent timing and pray for those brave souls who fought and died because of These beasts

[@edentherose2152]

tittle please

[@silasteacher]

@@edentherose2152 Tremors 1990

[@404_profile_not_found]

A Graboid sobs somewhere alone, finally happy that someone has told part of their story

[@LS-tz5re]

@@k.q.594 In New York back in the 70s that was hard coin

[@latenightguitaradventures3022]

@@k.q.594 ... And the check was made out to Adam Eget.

[@thegraydirewolf9325]

Holy shit... he was afraid to post serious material.... yet... this is actually really good.

[@jorgecardoso5863]

Jesus, Jon tripping my heart out of nowhere

[@44Bravo]

Man this is one of the best movie series out there... Purely action, a bit of comedy, thriller... Just perfect! Can't wait for the next one! Had a Tremors marathon during iso AGAIN

[@somejuggalo707]

You made me feel something in my soul I haven’t felt in a while. Me and my parents always listened to folk music and loved goofy B movies when they were still around. Thank you for this.

[@PestoPosta]

I do not begin to understand how so much talent can be in one man. Either you sold your soul at the cross roads, or God has blessed you... or both.

[@longj74]

This is actually a good song period regardless of what its meaning is. I could see hearing this on the radio and not thinking twice as to who it came from or what it is about!

[@riotfan8245]

The worlds most misunderstood creatures: graboids and Jon.

[@old_romans]

That was deep... ...underground.

[@remelin75]

The epic power you manage to put in your music is awe-inspiering.

[@AlmightySeaver]

Had no idea this song was from a Graboids POV. That's amazing.

[@EyeOfLyger]

Tremors: proof that anything can die if you shoot it with a big enough gun.

[@ClarkKulper]

'Merica 😎👍

[@michelchartrand3719]

Like Arnold did in predator "if it bleeds, we can kill it" I assume it was predator.

[@hunterrammusic]

Wtf, they killed the worm by dodging it at the cliff, not big guns.

[@BBBros87]

@@hunterrammusic There were four graboids total I believe. The two gun enthusiasts kill one in their basement "rec room" using almost all their ammo and guns.

[@splakbor]

this is one of my favorite movies

[@nicolashuggard-caine875]

Nobody: Jon: Did you miss me?

[@johnny_snowmanyt203]

Ohh yeah, that's right.

[@NoYoutubeName1]

@@johnny_snowmanyt203 drop the beats...2020..is the year that I recorded this song...still not loving Bacon, but still got love for their fleshy treats

[@jamezzsz]

THIS COMMENT XDDDD UP'NGO

[@IdeI2StOnEd]

@@NoKZbinName1 that would be awesome

[@Pigzila1000]

Awwww yeeeaaah

[@MrCoolfuzzy18]

This is definitely the last thing I would've expected in my recommended feed

[@scrappymark]

You’re not a subscriber?

[@christophernix4809]

"...thematically lives in the world of the movie Tremors" I've never felt more spoken to

[@boggyy1492]

this guy still makes legendary songs after all these years much respect for my King

[@Joe-bu2zr]

Dude this is my favorite movie and this was a perfect homage to it. Thank you for making this.

[@oijsjdjd2247]

We know that he posts videos every 2 years. Can't wait for 2022

[@radenks3103]

jon for the love of everything that is holy please i need more wolfie your two albums helped me through some of the worst times of my life and im not joking i NEED more keep doing what you're doing, your music is one of a kind

[@alexsupertramp4907]

You only need the first 5 seconds to recognise the artist Awesome

[@clarabellen]

Goddamn, this is just a beautiful song.

[@bergnernicholas2102]

Hey

[@robmartin7657]

Gorgeous song. Loved this movie since I was 10 as well. My Dad took me, he loved it too, and it was something we always shared. I lost him last year. Glad to have this song to add to the memories of it all. Thanks.

[@maniacalskipper]

Probably weird but, this song helped me cope with my cousins death. He died the same night my wife and i got married and it hit me hard. I listened to this on repeat for about a week. So thank you for the music you make.

[@alexandriahay7962]

I respect an artist that makes what they want and not what the people ask for. It crushes creativity to listen to selfish feedback, just be yourself forever! I love your music

[@entheogenocide]

Hell yea! My favorite band that noone ever heard of. Jon is so talented and could be a successful artist. "I remembered but then i forgot" is literally one of my favorite albums of all time.. and it has never even been officially recorded on cd or vinyl. Jon, by some miracle you read this, please press a vinyl of that album. Even my 66 yr old dad loves you.

[@TVideoupload]

Where can we listen

[@ZeldaboyOG]

Yeah how do we find this?

[@signorpippistrello]

This is one of the best songs in that genre I heard in years. Finding it here before listening to the rest of the Album makes it even more special. Born 80 it reflects quite a bunch of music that influenced me in some way (including Depeche Mode and Calexico) without copying it, pure pure love. Awkward ways instead of YT algorithms got me here a couple of days ago.... some average guy might have been the reason. I know I’m late. I’m Austrian.

[@guyvizard549]

I was expecting this to be funny. Not downright beautiful. This is a new favorite, and is easily a new theme song for many Tremors fans. You rock. It makes me want to finish my own Tremors-themed stuff.

[@StalwartShinobi]

Used to watch you back in the day and enjoy the serious music just as much, can't believe its been 4 years since wolfies just fine!

[@darkstraylily1477]

The roads of time have brought me here, again. My late fiance used to absolutely love your stuff. This song takes me way out to the sea of great melancholy.. I dont feel much, anymore. But this... this makes me feel. Thank you.

[@jeffrywilson7202]

I love this movie and Great job on the song. It kind of gave the movie a different vibe. It was cool

[@ricksanchez2807]

This is one of my favorites.

[@Neceros]

Didn't know he was a Tremors fan. This is great

[@Heinzpeteromfg]

I've never listened to any of your Wolfie's just Fine stuff till now, I guess I'll go back to the older songs now though. It makes me really happy to see you posting more videos again, quality content like yours sadly has become a rarity in todays internet. And seems like from now on I*ll be looking forward to more of your serious music as well.

[@kyletheune6280]

This man is comedy gold, and then BOOM he is a musical genius. I'll listen to anything you put out

[@danielbrown1724]

Underrated songwriter

[@MrThunderMonky]

Ok, so like that was really really good. I was not expecting to genuinely like that down to my soul.

[@HandsomeLongshanks]

I'm so glad the movie impacted more than just me as a child.

[@VCVerse]

I had to watch Tremors today because of this video... I love the song!

[@spacechimp5141]

I've watched all the tremors film even the new 2020 and they're enjoyable. BTW this song is great. Feels like thunder.

[@heymeridith]

Never expected to feel so much empathy for a Graboid.

[@gulsumebabur6655]

Now this, is PERFECTION...

[@klumzeejeff]

Loved this movie growing up. Great song to go along with it.

[@Prototypemech]

Awesome job on this, Jon. Ive really enjoyed your new music and coupling it with an iconic '90s movie like tremors makes really memorable.

[@yerghaizverot6441]

God, Jon. I loved your comedy work. But your work as Wolfie's Just Fine...it's transcendent man. It's just so raw and beautiful and honest...I literally can not think of a single artist that compares to the way you bare your soul like this. Thank you, for years of laughs, and thank you even more for sharing these pieces of yourself.

[@DarthMohammedRules]

Try Dax Riggs.

[@ragnar6144]

Thank you for this, nice to have a flashback to back in the days, my and the guys watching this movie, and your song giving me goosebumps.

[@maximbibik3128]

Jon, just keep doing what you are doing. You are the best. We are glad that you are finaly back.

[@wpgme85]

Always glad for a bit more Wolfie’s Just fine. :)

[@MrKillthefish]

I just came to Revisit some of your old music to get a smile on my face. I left with more. Thank you

[@Pyra0901]

I cant get enough of wolfie's just fine!❤

[@oboudemesreves]

Nice job! Ça fait aussi partie de ma pré adolescence... Revoir ces images on fait ressurgir des souvenirs lointain....wow!

[@Lady.Kaylow]

Il est sur netflix en ce moment je l'ai écouté cette semaine! Du vrai film comme dans le temps.

[@allisonchainz82]

Wow 😯 I loved this movie as a kid. Showed my boyfriend the movie recently when I saw it on Netflix, he couldn’t believe he’d never seen it. This song was brilliant, Jon you are a treasure!

[@jagmeetsingh6725]

movie name ?

[@jagmeetsingh6725]

I love this movie at childhood

[@kunai92]

Just rewatched Tremors last week. Great memories from sleepovers with childhood friends and watching this movie.

[@JustADudu]

I watched this movie once as a wee little boy. This video makes me want to watch it again and I will!

[@GodheadJudgement]

Jon Lajoie, you're a damn magnificent artist.

[@SR-wm1kr]

HOW DARE YOU

[@sagekaley]

tremors is one of my favourite movies of all time and this song is absolutely GORGEOUS. i really can't convey how much happiness this brought me as both a song and a homage to a fantastic movie. thank you so much for sharing your love

[@bindair_dundat]

I freaking loved these movies. Couldn't remember the title. Awesome.

[@pronstorestiffi]

Remember this movie fondly from my youth.

[@KhemZombi3]

Tremors and jon lajioe is legit! Love it

[@cristiantsardoulias536]

This song makes me soo happy

[@ekaterinagalkina372]

Love this!!! This song had quickly become my favorite after break my back, but this video brings it to number one for sure!

[@walterseber90]

Tremors was one of my favorite movies growing up ! Mixed with your spine chilling music makes for a pretty rad video!

[@mindaugux]

I was popping my head on Your old tunes this last Sunday and I see this now, You alive! Nice to see/hear You again Jon.

[@Dandelion_Stitches]

Jesus Christ man, how the hell do you manage to be so consistently awesome?

[@orgANGmo]

I remember trying to sleep 20 years ago, but having insomnia, so I would watch whatever was on tv at 2am in the morning. This movie was playing at least once a month. I loved it. Thanks Taco.

[@EyeseeGrim26]

Saw tremors in the theater as a kid, luv yer tunes got all, your albums, Wolfies just awesome.

[@JanKoci]

I love this new level of Jon's comedy 😂

[@coryomalley3582]

I never thought someone could make me feel bad for a graboid.

[@kongchingpow]

Seriously, who else would think of this? Very well done, loved it!

[@jacobsoltau95]

Love all you're work and I especially love this track.

[@tabathaletson5040]

All of the wolfies songs are freaking amazing! And beautiful! They need to be in movie sountracks.

[@matacoos1368]

I literally wore out 2 vhs tapes of tremors and tremors 3 as a kid. I'm not sure how you go from everyday normal guy to this but I gotta say, I like the character development.

[@bradr2891]

Another Masterpiece, LOVE it!

[@pestschein]

So heartwarming

[@widzmo2493]

I know you from a channel that translated and subtitled your humorous videos, I have always liked your work. After about 10 years I discover your band and I love it. A hug from Spain

[@Jaybers100]

JEEBUS, this is incredible!!

[@josefcajthaml2753]

Man! I love your projects, since I was fifteen years old, that’s probably half of my life, it started with Jealous Hamburger, and now, look at you, and work you have done. ❤ Such an amazing and productive person you are! Thanks for making my puberty elusive! Keep it up! I love it!!

[@fiachrabh]

Thank you for returning, you gave my teenage years a lot of joy and great memories, please keep up the great entertainment

[@RJ_Ehlert]

Thank you Jon, I also love Tremors.

[@MrLityk]

Yes! I love this song, great lyrics and mysticism, goes really well with the video too!

[@Jimbodoty]

So many memories! Thank you for this, Jon

[@Twig963]

I love it 💜 Merci, Jon.

[@aguymydude2599]

Found this song on an article deep in the depths of the net, fell in love. Played it on loop so long I'm hearing it in my dreams. GREAT stuff!

[@gbalestrin9]

Here in Brazil the name of this film came as "The attack of the cursed worms" lol

[@unom9515]

That sounds about right, bowl disease movie...

[@nichderjeniche]

Here in germany it's: "Tremors - In the land of the rocket worms"

[@Siouxjin]

In Sweden its called 'Hotet från underjorden', that is: 'The threat from the underground'. Great song btw!

[@daniilknigin8713]

It was "Дрожь Земли" (Droj Zemlee) in russian. It means Earth Trembling or smth like that. I watched this movie a million times on TV as a kid, only in my twenties I found out what was the original title, I still can't accept it lol.

[@Churcky2]

Brasil antes fazia bastante isso de mudar nomes de filmes ou adicionar subtítulos.

[@dmanbiker]

My mom went into labor with me while watching this movie.

[@darkreyule]

Ah, she had her own... Tremors.

[@haplo104]

always glad to seen new stuff from you jon!

[@zephari]

I listen to this song so much and I just found out this was the inspiration. just makes me love it more!!

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

tremos still stay strong, it has many awsome movies, and a series

[@entilliumn]

When I bought your EP, this was easily my favorite song out of the bunch. You have no idea how excited I am to see it be given life! This was great!

[@iblegsnolegs6469]

Bruh this man is legit good at singing

[@witchhusband5447]

Bro I love the Tremors series, I grew up on it too.

[@reeddavis5510]

This movie and song omfg. Can't wait for more WJF

[@shinymarshtop2]

Tremors is such a fun movie, big nostalgia