My Sunday Song – “Sanctuary” by The Wild Feathers

For My Sunday Song #433, we are talking about a song from a band that most people probably haven’t heard before. The song is called “Sanctuary” and the band are The Wild Feathers. They are an alt-country band or maybe a Southern rock band with heavy country, Americana style music. Almost folksy at times, almost rock at others and they even dip their toes in to the pop realm. This song falls right in to that range. It was written by the band I am assuming as their are no writing credits.

So, the band is Ricky Young, Joel King, Taylor Burns, Ben Dumas and Brett Moore. The song is from their new album ‘Sirens’ which came out in October 2024 and was produced by Shooter Jennings. The song meaning is simple, thanks to Ricky Young actually telling us what it is about…(from Wildfiremusic.net)

‘Sanctuary’ is about standing up for yourself and not being the punching bag and safe place in a toxic relationship. It kind of encourages you to remember your self-worth and to love yourself. You can love somebody so much that you forget who you really are and I think that’s a place where a lot of people find themselves. It’s good to love somebody, but you can’t stop being happy in the process.

Musically, the song is cross between pop, rock and even a ballad. I hear The Eagles or at least a 70’s throwback style, I hear some incredible harmonies, I hear smooth vocals that are engaging and inviting. A song that wraps its arms around you and makes you feel it to the core. Some great guitar work, rhythm section and a perfect drum beat. The organ/piano work is also perfection. Everything blends together to give you pure artistry in a band full of honest to goodness musicians.

Give the song and let me know what you think. I don’t always listen to rock, sometimes I take a different path and The Wild Feathers scratch an itch that is often needed. One of my favorite discoveries in the last 20 years. I have everything they’ve done on vinyl and anxiously anticipate every new song and album. ‘Sirens’ and the song “Sanctuary” did not disappoint.

“Sanctuary”

Are you awake yet?
Headlights are dancing across the room
My heart is vacant
Sleepless lying next to you
I’m all out of reasons to keep me from leaving
And staying with you

I don’t wanna see you break down
But I ain’t gonna be your sanctuary now
It’s getting harder as I walk out
Did you ever know my name?
Did you ever know my name?

Baby, be honest
Do you really feel like hanging on?
‘Cause all that it’s got us
Is fighting the fear of being alone
Too late to fix what’s broken
So hard to go

I don’t wanna see you break down
I ain’t gonna be your sanctuary now
It’s getting harder as I walk out
Did you ever know my name?
Did you ever know my name?

I don’t wanna see you break down
I ain’t gonna be your sanctuary now
It’s getting harder as I walk out
Did you ever know my name?
Did you ever know my name?
Did you ever know my name?
Did you ever know my name?

Written by The Wild Feathers