The Wolf is Free – English Lyrics

• By: Lily & Madeleine

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the captivating harmonies and evocative storytelling of Lily & Madeleine's "The Wolf is Free." This folk-pop gem offers a unique opportunity to explore English through its poetic lyrics and the sisters' clear vocal delivery, making it ideal for understanding nuanced emotional expression and narrative in song. Discover how the song's beautiful soundscape carries a deeper message of confrontation and transformation, revealing the power of language to convey complex feelings and personal journeys.

[English]

Some crippling dream

I know whose fault it is, I know it isn't me

The wolf is free

I want to chase him down and drown him in the sea

The innocents flock like sheep

Their efforts all in vain, the wolf is back again

I hope he comes for me

I'm not out running him, and I'm not gonna scream

I'm gonna follow him

I know his name

I know his name

The wolf is free

His eyes are narrowing, it is a scary thing

And some fears run deep

There is a change in him, there is a change in me

I'll put you to sleep, my fingers through your hair Into your skin they'll be

Ten fingernails deep, and I won't let you go

You will not bury me

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
wolf /wʊlf/ A2	noun - a wild animal of the dog family that lives and hunts in packs
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - to run after someone or something in order to catch them
innocents /ˈɪnəsənts/ B2	noun - people who are not guilty of a crime or offense
fear /fɪr/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	noun - the act or instance of making or becoming different verb - to make or become different
narrowing /ˈnɛroʊɪŋ/ B2	verb - to make or become less wide
scary /ˈskɛri/ B1	adjective - causing fear; frightening
bury /ˈbɛri/ B2	verb - to put or hide something in the ground
fingers /ˈfɪŋɡərz/ A1	noun - the long, thin parts of the hand
skin /skɪn/ A1	noun - the outer covering of the body