Wolves At The Gate - The Bird and the Snake

Directed and Produced by Nathan William

Lyrics:
The morning is coming with a hunger to feed.
I'll do what I've got to get the taste that I need.
Minute by minute and hour by hour.
I'll feed this pit with what I find and all I can scour.

Give me a feather and I'll trade you my friend.
It's just a single feather dear, it won't be the end.
Watch and you'll learn young one, I'm not what you think.
I'll give you all you'd ever want, to eat and to drink.

It's too far to run. It's too hard to fly.
There's got to be a better way
It's too far to run. It's too hard to fly.
A feather's small to give away.

One was the deal before but now I want three.
So if you want to get your fix you'll have to agree.
Don't you fret now, don't you fear, you've still got much to give.
I'll keep my word if you keep yours; you still need me to live.

I'm too slow to run.
I'm too weak to fly.
(I'm too slow to run)
I'm tired living day by day.
I'm too slow to run.
I'm too weak to fly.
(I'm too slow to run)
How much will I have to pay?

Fool don't you see, you haven't a choice.
No one will listen, hear out your voice.
You're lost and accursed,
(Lost and accursed)
You're dying of thirst.
(Dying of thirst)
Stop with your fighting, I'm all you've got.
None hear your crying, You're hooked and caught.
Was three, now it's six.
(Was three, now it's six.)
Come get your fix.
(Come get your fix.)

I'm too scared to run.
I'm too nerved to fly.
(I'm too scared to run)
I once was friend but now the prey.
I'm too scared to run.
I'm too nerved to fly.
(I'm too scared to run)
Will he save or will he slay?

"Submit yourself to God. Resist the devil and He will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts."

It's the last time that you'll get me.
It's the last time that you'll get me.
It's your last one so now I'm free.
It's your last one so now I'm free.

"He was a murderer from the beginning. He does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar, the father of lies."

No! All you've brought me is pain and grief.
All you've brought me is pain and grief.
No! You deceptive and lying thief.
You deceptive and lying thief.
No! No! No! No!

Thank You my friend, now I'll say my goodbye.
And as these fangs sink in, you'll see, I'll watch as you die.

[ofallmyintention]

I really love it when bands use words straight from scripture.

[kenshinjd]

at first I was like huh?... there'll probably be a flash back scene or something to help explain but I love it how you don't know what's going on till the climax of the max. Its like BAM this is you! You're the patient and you don't know what's slowly destroying you till that final moment when it's too late. Shocker, WATG and the director of this I am left speechless, I heard the message

[josiahmatthews]

This song deserves more recognition. And that's the fricking truth.

[lawrencekragh]

I get shivers every time I watch this video!!! Such a powerful song and video!

[matthewgarza]

"The thief comes to steal, kill and to destroy".
John 10:10

[saiko_]

Why is this band so good? I'm serious, they make great songs! And this video is very good too.

[trevorzeiner]

You gotta love when bands make music videos that are more than just videos of music.

[wolfboof]

I asked Steve Cobucci (Lead Singer of Wolves) The other day after one of their concerts while they were on tour if they made up this song all by themselves which he proceeded to tell me "Yes, it just kinda came came together". This song is some high quality story telling and I love to see when bands can create a story in their music, really awesome guys!

[hardcoreownage]

I don't understand how songs like these aren't nearly as popular as they should be.

[Iemmings]

This is a video that should have millions of views! Spread the word about this band! More people should be able to listen to this amazing song.

[austingarrett]

Love the video! Creepy, but very effective. The apple was a nice touch (showing the one who ate it represents the Snake).

So glad I serve a God who's grace transcends death! As the song says in the bridge "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts." (from James 4:7, 8)

[dirk]

Wow! Every tear contains a story. We are so needy for a savior...Great song and video WATG!

[bwoogie]

Oh my goodness! This is probably one of the most well thought out videos i've ever seen. Seriously. Love this song and this video makes it that much better. Everything about this video is on point. So good.

[intuitivelymagician]

song I can relate to my addictions/demons. I keep relapsing, body is deteriorating. Came from the reddit forum. Made it to 100 days clean, failed. I will win this time

[JkEr]

I love that small motif of showing him snarling and baring his teeth at 4:13. It only happens for a second, but I think it was just a perfect addition for his portrayal. So primal.

[OfficialDanversSisters]

I know I’m very late but omg this is the first time I’m seeing this music video. The cinematography reminds me of Yorgos Lanthimos’ film, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Because of the long, uneasy, creepy shots of the hospital and the blood. ITS SO And the message and lyrics sends chills down my spine. So amazing guys, God bless!

[lukebisciaio]

Satan is reading the obituary at 3:10. Adds new depth.

[CATELlegend]

This song is about the devil who brought pain to the human heart (letting humankind to know evil by eating the forbidden fruit). Here the angel is presented as the snake and we are the bird, fooled by him. Everytime we get sad and without hope, we fall in darkness. The same darkness he sustain himself(see he is eating the apple representing the forbidden fruit).

[curoamarsalus]

Dang. A bunch of subtle things are in the video. Excellent storytelling.

[kristofszeles]

At the beginning I tought the man was like a husband waiting for the wife to wake up from coma, but as I saw the apple and the man walking away, it was clear.
It's hard to understand the power of Satan and we should never underestimate him.
May the Lord save us all from his lies. Rely on God.
Thanks for the message!