Feed The Wolf

Breaking Benjamin's song "Feed The Wolf" delves into the intense internal battle between one's darker instincts and the struggle to maintain control. The lyrics vividly describe the presence of an 'animal within,' a metaphor for primal urges and violent tendencies that the narrator tries to chain and suppress. This internal beast represents the darker side of human nature, which is often kept at bay but can be provoked by external pressures and personal suffering.

The recurring theme of 'feeding the wolf' suggests that these darker instincts are not just present but are being nurtured, either consciously or unconsciously. The wolf symbolizes a ferocious, fearless, and merciless aspect of the self that emerges when the narrator feels overwhelmed by the 'world of lies' and 'suffering.' The imagery of the devil closing in and the pull of gravity further emphasizes the weight and inevitability of these darker emotions, making it clear that the struggle is both internal and external.

The song also touches on themes of transformation and loss of humanity. The line 'It's no longer human, it's a beast' indicates a point of no return, where the narrator feels they have lost their human qualities and succumbed to their primal nature. This transformation is portrayed as both a curse and a form of empowerment, as the narrator rises again, no longer feeling pain or suffering. The repeated plea to 'carry me through this world of lies' underscores a desire for escape or redemption, even as the narrator continues to feed the wolf within.