"Wolf Bite"
Promotional single by Owl City
from the album Ultraviolet
ReleasedJune 18, 2014
Genre
Length3:49
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)Adam Young
Producer(s)Young
Music video
"Wolf Bite" (visualizer) on YouTube

"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.

Background

According 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

Written 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

"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

"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

Chart performance for "Wolf Bite"
Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Christian Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] 22
US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] 48

References

  1. 1 2 Marcus Floyd. "EP Review: Owl City – Ultraviolet". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "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.
  3. "Owl City streams new song, Wolf Bite". Alternative Press. June 18, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Owl City – Bio". owlcitymusic.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  5. "Key and BPM of Wolf Bite by Owl City". Musicstax.com. May 14, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Scott Fryberger (September 2, 2014). "Owl City - Ultraviolet". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Kriston McConnell (July 21, 2014). "Watch the Music Video for Owl City's Wolf Bite". Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  8. Sarah Dos Santos (June 23, 2014). "Owl City releases new track Wolf Bite from new album, Ultraviolet". HM. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  9. "Wolf Bite (2014) by Owl City". Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  10. "Owl City – Chart History: Christian Rock". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  11. "Owl City — Chart History: Dance/Electronic Digital Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
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