"Wolf Bite" is a song by American electronica project Owl City. The song was released on June 18, 2014, as a promotional single from his fourth extended play, Ultraviolet.[3] The song reached number 22 on the Christian Rock Songs chart and number 48 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart.
| "Wolf Bite" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Owl City | |
| from the EP Ultraviolet | |
| Released | June 18, 2014 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:49 |
| Label | Republic |
| Songwriter(s) | Adam Young |
| Producer(s) | Young |
| Music video | |
| "Wolf Bite" (visualizer) on YouTube | |
Background
editAccording to Adam Young, "Wolf Bite" is about, "becoming a better person and how the trials and difficult tribulations of life can grow you up."[4] Young described the song as a "dreamy minimalist verse" with a "shimmering hook that resounds with a primal power."[4] The song was inspired by the 2010 period horror film The Wolfman.[4]
Composition and lyrics
editWritten and produced by Young, the track runs at 128 BPM and is in the key of D major.[5] Musically, the song has been described as an EDM and synth-pop track, featuring Owl City's signature melodies. However, the lyrics are more melancholy than is typically found in Owl City's music, saying, "It's another bad dream, poison in my bloodstream / I'm dying but I can't scream, will you show me the way."[2] The lyrical interpretation of the song is a "call for God's help."[6]
Critical reception
edit"Wolf Bite" was generally well received by music critics. Scott Fryberger of Jesus Freak Hideout called the song, "a half mid-tempo, half dancey track that again hearkens back a few years to All Things Bright and Beautiful."[6] In a review of Ultraviolet for Renowned for Sound, Marcus Floyd stated of the song, "The echo resonating from the end of each line in 'Wolf Bite' may grind your gears a little, but if you're after some punchy EDM/pop Owl City style, this is the track for you."[1] The song is considered to be a "fan favorite" from the EP.[7]
Music video
edit"Wolf Bite" was released on June 18, 2014, along with an audio video.[8] A music video for the song premiered via MetroLyrics on July 17, 2014, and was directed by Andrew William Ralph.[2][9] The music video features clips of a werewolf riding a bicycle and has a mix of live action shots combined with some colorful animated overlays.[2][7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] | 48 |
References
edit- ^ a b Marcus Floyd. "EP Review: Owl City – Ultraviolet". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Owl City Premieres New 'Wolf Bite' Video, Shares Handwritten Lyrics". MetroLyrics. July 17, 2014. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City streams new song, Wolf Bite". Alternative Press. June 18, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Owl City – Bio". owlcitymusic.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ "Key and BPM of Wolf Bite by Owl City". Musicstax.com. May 14, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Scott Fryberger (September 2, 2014). "Owl City - Ultraviolet". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Kriston McConnell (July 21, 2014). "Watch the Music Video for Owl City's Wolf Bite". Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ Sarah Dos Santos (June 23, 2014). "Owl City releases new track Wolf Bite from new album, Ultraviolet". HM. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Wolf Bite (2014) by Owl City". Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City – Chart History: Christian Rock". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City — Chart History: Dance/Electronic Digital Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2023.