Ancient Flame

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"Indie pop singer-songwriter Torii Wolf breaks down each track from their EP “Ancient Flame”: Block 26 “‘Block 26’ feels to me like being in a cold wet place in Blackpool • getting caught up in too much trouble • running thru alleyways to hide away from all of the terrible decisions that had been made • having that partner-in-crime who turns their back on their word, and with deep regret you just keep running despite the betrayal and the hope for an impenetrable loyalty and bond, you begin to realize the bed you have made for yourself.” Safeword “‘Safeword’ is a very racy track with a dark and sensual driving beat. It’s about human behavior, the roles we play in our sexuality, and safely surrendering to the feelings that arise. There is no rhyme or reason to why or how we might desire something. The splendors of the human experience are vast and mysterious. ‘Safeword’ explores these arcane interactions between beings without judgment or explanation.” Hangman “‘Hangman’ is a wild and eclectic journey of what it’s like internally to be feeling so much and so deeply for someone while simultaneously being a very shy person. It’s about being passive and putting up with a lot more than maybe they should, but not being able to even help themselves, because they are in love.” Under Cover “‘Under Cover’ is a fun song that gives me a similar feeling to the one I have when I listen to ‘Kiss’ by Prince. it has some confident sass to it. The lyrics in the song also feel very relevant to the times we are in now where we all live behind our phones. We have all become quite voyeuristic while we watch other people’s lives through the glass. In some cases, we are longing for someone from afar, wishing and praying and hoping that they could be ours.” Ancient Flame “‘Ancient Flame’ is one of my most favorite songs I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of bringing to life. The soft warm pulse throughout the production, holding a container for my soft and vulnerable vocal to float through, feels in full alignment with the meaning behind the track. Something we all feel afraid of while simultaneously wanting the most • despite all of our flaws our secrets our shortcomings • to be fully seen and to be loved. An Ancient Flame that won’t burn out. An undeniable spark between two souls that is fully resistant to the wind. Two souls who find one another again and again.” "