From the recording America, this is Appalachia Callin'
This song takes the familiar “two wolves” teaching and gently expands it: the battle is real, but you are already the White Wolf — the divine spark — and always have been. Life in this world is a valley of shadows, temptation, and noise meant for self-discovery, not permanent darkness. Through free will, honest awareness, and the choice to feed what is good, the mud of earthly influence can be washed away and the light within begins to shine. The grandfather’s final walk into the light affirms that the true self is never lost; it simply remembers and continues.
Lyrics
An old grandfather once told his grandson...
One evening by the fire, Grandfather spoke low
"Son, there's a battle that rages in your soul
Two wolves inside you been fightin' since the dawn
One is dark as midnight, one is bright as dawn
One brings anger, greed, and all the lies
One brings kindness, hope that never dies"
Grandson looked up, firelight in his eyes
"Which one wins, Grandfather?" was his reply
He said, "The one you feed, boy, the one you feed
Every choice you make becomes the seed
The one you feed, yeah, the one you feed
That's the wolf that's gonna lead"
Grandfather leaned in, said, "That ain't the whole truth
You gotta dig deeper, find the ancient truth
You are the White Wolf, a spark from above
Walkin' through this valley of shadows and love
Fear and doubt will try to pull you down
Earthly troubles try to steal your crown
But you're here to learn and find what life's about
Self-discovery is the only way out"
So feed the White Wolf, boy, the one you feed
Every step you take plants a righteous seed
Remember who you are when the night gets deep
The White Wolf's rising, the light you keep
Life will give you courage when your back's against the wall
Free will is the compass, answer the inner call
Be the watchman walkin', eyes wide, heart true
Take only what you need, stay honest through and through
The darkness starts to fade when you remember who...
You are the White Wolf rising, the one you feed
Shine from deep within, let your spirit lead
Wash away the mud and let your true self breathe
You are the White Wolf rising... the one you feed
Late one winter evening, Grandfather grew still
Firelight on his face beneath the distant hills
"I am the White Wolf now, walkin' into the light
Guiding you from the stars on your darkest night
Feed the light inside you, never lose your fight"
He turned toward the trees and vanished from sight
A white wolf howled beneath the moonlit sky...
"Now you remember who you are tonight."