Roisin McCarney Finds Strength in the Unknown on “The Wolves”

Roisin McCarney wrote “The Wolves” after visiting a fortune teller to ask what the future might hold. She was searching for answers, hope and perhaps a few surprises. Taking that step was daunting: while still going through cancer treatment, she knew the future might bring news she was not ready to hear.

That uncertainty sits at the heart of the song. “The Wolves” is about facing the people and experiences that have tried to break her, while confronting the inner struggles that can make it difficult to move forward. Rather than looking away from those fears, McCarney turns them into a story of survival and resolve.

The song’s message is rooted in the idea that difficult times do not have to define what comes next. There is strength in learning from the past, finding a way through the darkness and allowing happiness back in. For McCarney, asking about the future may have felt frightening, but it also meant making room for hope and possibility.

“The Wolves” is ultimately about reclaiming a sense of control after life has taken unexpected turns. It recognises the fear that comes with not knowing what lies ahead, while holding on to the belief that people can rise again, ready to love their lives.