Wolf Bite

"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. 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." Young described the song as a "dreamy minimalist verse" with a "shimmering hook that resounds with a primal power." The song was inspired by the 2010 period horror film The Wolfman.

Composition and lyrics
Written and produced by Young, the track runs at 128 BPM and is in the key of D major. 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." The lyrical interpretation of the song is a "call for God's help."

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." 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." The song is considered to be a "fan favorite" from the EP.

Music video
"Wolf Bite" was released on June 18, 2014, along with an audio video. A music video for the song premiered via MetroLyrics on July 17, 2014, and was directed by Andrew William Ralph. 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.