Wilderado - "Surefire" (Original) 

True story - I had never heard of Wilderado before but as I rushed my wife to the hospital to deliver our third son, this song was on the radio. We both looked at each other and were like “this is a good song”. Didn’t think much of it. A few days later we’re leaving the hospital. We pack the new baby in the car, load everything up, and when we turn on the car…this song is playing again. We both thought it was a sign. We’ve been listening to this band ever since and love their vibe. Seeing them in March and can’t wait. Keep doing your thing guys.

This is such an underrated band.

It's good to know that at age 56, I can still identify a GREAT song when I hear it. Thank you!

First off... favorite song of 2020. When do I begin... I guess in order. There's a lot going on in this video to interpret but also could be like the lyrics, the setting sun gonna set on me. Right from the start, she's going on a smoke break only to have a customer come in right as she lights up. Already can tell she's stressed but it's not crazy busy so it's more than just work. Checks in on a close group of buddies who give pleasantries and the cook is refilling coffee and chatting with them for a sec. She is given an order and something is bugging her, stress, a manic day at work before now, wearing a smile all day...can only guess. Delivers it to a man who deliberately sits away from everyone near one of the entrances/exits. Checks on a couple with hands embraced seemingly deeply in love. A younger couple comes in, the man goes to use the restroom and the woman checks her phone. She's VERY guarded and yanks back the phone when approached. Her face says it all as the camera moves on. The friends continue to talk as one over uses sauce and the cook closes the door, maybe getting close to closing? The man comes back from the bathroom and the woman turns her phone screen away from him and pulls it to her side. Obviously she's doing something she's ashamed of and wants to hide it. Cheating? Embarrassing Google search, can only guess again. Checks on the older couple leaving, the woman lays a check on top of the napkins as the man helps her with her purse and up and gets a kiss. The waitress looks like she's actually enjoying the conversation with the guy away away from everyone as the couple leaves and they wave at each other. Her stress seems to be waning after talking to the guy as she goes to get the dishes off the table and sees the check. It seems to be a larger amount than she's used to. She even takes a few steps back and holds her hand on her side. She looks longingly out the windows. ---------- My take, it's life. Things happen you don't expect, don't want, in a job to get by, and sometimes you can still connect with someone and have good unexpected things happen to you. This is life for almost everyone. There's a heavy emphasis on relationships too. The cook and waitress are almost seamless together. The group of friends hanging out and sharing a meal together. The guy who sits away from everyone to maybe get more talking time with her and she seems to really like him, flirtatious and everything. The old couple truly in love and dedicated. The young couple with the woman hiding her phone that might be cheating. The old couple's gift to the waitress might've been they care for her like a daughter or may have never had a child. A lot to think about but to me I get the feeling of don't let the stress of life get in the way of the good things that come up. The lyrics are talking about time, setting sun, and I just feel like it's a song about life. Just try to find the good when you can. Lastly, a shout-out to the director who does a one shot of this whole video with no edits. Love that!

This song reminds me of something I don't remember but it feels great and nostalgic. I can't explain it....

The song in combination with the music video makes me think bout how everyone is just living their own lives and experiences at the same time. Everyone is a main character in their world and we never know what they're going through.

This song is for those feeling that life is passing them by. Those that never accomplished their dreams or goals and wonder if they ever will.

This song is nostalgic, melloncollic,and futuristic, love it

Not even sure why this isnt on every radio across the world. Good tune Wilderado!

Random 24 year old from the Netherlands, i had 110k minutes on Spotify last year and this was my most played song

I recently got into alternative music and this song was on a playlist that I like. Oh. My. God. This song is amazing. It makes me long for somewhere far away and unknown but somehow home.

What an amazing song! Only heard it for the first time today. A sucker punch - To my heart.

This band has quickly become my favorite. Music is addicting.

Heard this song first time while driving away from the house i grew up in late at night and for the last time. After the virus took my pops my mom couldn’t take it anymore, sold the house, and dipped to texas. It definitely strikes some chords in me, it’s painfully beautiful.

Es Radio Doble Nueve 99.1FM Lima, Perú XD

Discovered this song a few days ago and honestly can't stop listening to it! Such a feel good song, love it!

This song gives me nostalgia for something that hasn’t even happened yet

I saw you guys by chance at a very small beer festival in Colorado Springs in 2017. Your grandparents came to the show and you had a full on conversation with them while you were on stage and right then I was hooked on you guys. Such an amazing sound and such beautiful lyrics. I hope to get to see you all come back and play in Denver again. Almost 5 years later and I listen to your music almost every day. You guys deserve to be so much bigger!

Thanks for getting this video back online. It's one of our favorites, and I'm pretty sure you saved Joan and I from an endless spiral of darkness, created by the void of lost artistic nostalgia. 😊

this is my perception.... The song is based off a poem about living In the moment. The waitress was so stressed and was always uneasy, where the old couple were so enthralled about each other and grew up together and enjoying each others’ company. The waitress got caught up and never enjoyed what was going on, it was only when she picked up the ”bill” she realized life had passed her by, she didn't stop to enjoy it.

I think the real moral of this story is that you can never put too much Cholula on your eggs.

Thanks for making this available again!

This song was a bright light during a very dark 2020. My favorite song of the year

I discovered this song 1 year ago. The day my relationship ended with my ex girlfriend this song was playing on my playlist. I've listened to it ever since as a bittersweet memory. Thanks for the bad memory and great music!

Dear Wilderado, you guys opened for Kings of Leon in Milwaukee. Thank you

Somehow, it all just works. Every day is another day, beautiful even in the things that are almost routine and can be counted on.

These guys, Palace, and Lord Huron . Best songs ever made.

Hey from Utah (: I was the drunk girl in the pink dress who wanted you to play rubble to rubble 😂 thanks for signing my shirt and loved you since Bird Dog !

What he sings in two words tells you everything you need to know. Oh my.

This is one of the most amazing songs I've ever heard in my life I love this song I love this band they are absolutely incredible

The note the waitress reads says "God bless you for serving all day breakfast!" And the waitress reflects on how she's been serving breakfast all day long.

I was almost late to work listening to this song🥰😂 Just grabbed ahold of my feels that morning...

This song is so powerful to me

This song and video go perfect together. I think they're both iconic.

I've listened to this song all day. It's exactly what I needed. It's one of those monumental songs. So happy I stumbled upon you! Can't wait to jam out with my son in car line tomorrow 💓💗💓💙💙💙

Отличная музыка от отличной команды!!! Браво!

I'm in love with song...I don't care if I'm 48... feeling it🥰

This is one of my favorite songs for life

Those are things you never forget. Songs played when your kids came into the world !

A simple and slow video with so much happening... It's hard to find media that makes me feel something nowadays, this song+video make me feel anxious, like I'm wasting my time. Someone please tell this song that nothing i can do now will get me closer to my dreams

Your delivery is fantastic which really separates you and makes you stand out from your peers.

I was on a quick 4 mile run and apple music suggested this song to me. For those of you who like to run to music, this is an amazing song to run to. I love it !

Awesome! My two favorite things, breakfast foods and Wilderado!! Keep on rocking boys.

Thanks spty to bring me here...thank god to know this band...

Criminally underrated!

I hear this song on the radio at work sometimes. I liked it so much that I looked it up and here I am.

Saw them live in Greenville, SC at Fall for Greenville. Wow, just wow

Perfect for my indie playlist

I think the restauant represents life. Fill with hard work, friendship, pleasures, contradictions, company, secrets, love, solitude... She wants a break, she doesn't want to be in there but for some reason she has to. So she fake smiles and pretend to care. When the entrance door closes, is time for the old couple to leave and so they do it showing love, saying goodbye and leaving her hope.

This is a fun song. I do have to explain that when I first heard "Surefire" it was as a bumper song clip at 125% speed. I thought, "I love that little guitar riff." When I finally found the song, I was a little deflated because it sounded so slow to my ears. I was a bit confused until I realized I listen to my radio show podcast at 125% speed to get through it faster. So I went to the tools and sped the song up to 1.25, and sure enough, there was my song. I hope you guys don't mind that I prefer the tune at 125% speed, but it definitely gives a bit of bounce. Thanks for writing a song about real life that is relatable.

So I could not sleep and figured I would check out Pandora radio and play some indie rock songs and see if I could find any bands that I liked and I found this song. I am weirdly picky about my music and I fell in love with this song instantly! Usually songs take a minute to grow on me but not this one! It is perfect! Love the sound and I just really connected with this tune. Then I went and listened to a few more of your songs and I liked them too! I am truly surprised to see there is not more views/likes on this! You are underrated for sure and that needs to change. I wish the band all the best and I hope to see/hear more of you guys in the future!

Amazing Music

Saw these guys in Greenville this past weekend. They are REALLY good.

What a beautiful and deep piece. As a poet, it got my creative juice flowing to scribble sets of verses while I kept the song in loop. I hope you keep spitting from your depth of soul for us all. Thanks!

A simple music video, finally something that actually feels human lmao

I absolutely adore your music. It always brings me up when i’m feeling down, calms me when i’m stressed out, and you get the point. Keep going you guys, one day you’ll get the recognition you obviously deserve.

Beautiful tune!

This song was my theme song to 2022... absolutely LOVE this song! Way to nail it guys!!

Such an underrated band and what a blissful piece of songwriting

Discovered this song by pure accident. Someone told me to check out "surefire" by Nural (also a great song) and I clicked this one by accident and instantly fell in love!

Reminded me of my childhood. I couldn’t think of the song it reminded me of but definitely a 90’s vibe. I usually play Spotify but when I hear a good one I gotta have it. This was one of those!

Great song...great tempo...reminds me of the 🏜️

Cool 👍😊 I love this song))) See, you are share your soul to this music 🎵 Hello from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 👋

My dude likes his hot sauce.

I met these guys last night when they were the support acts for alt-J in Glasgow. Super polite guys! ❤️

This song is absolutely amazing. I found a new taste. This is so crazy good.

Good song. Love it, thanks.

I am blessed to reach here, thank you so much for this music.

Wow en un mundo donde la música se vivió exasperante Esta canción es una buena bocanada de aire.

Love this “so everyday” video

this music is so cool

I love alternative rock♥️... saludos desde Perú para el todo el mundo

This song is on the wife and I's life playlist, great song

this video tells me i should get out more whether the expectations are low

I'm in love to this song ❤️😍😍😍😍

Adorei essa música ❤👑

I’d heard this song maybe a year ago and now barely realizing how amazing it is. Sorry for the profanity but I F**KING LOVE IT!!!!

Where has this been? Nice to hear something good. Needed it. Keep jammin guys…..

This is a great video!! And song!! Just ran into this band today...so exciting.

Love this song ❤

I love this song so much

Listening to it again 😊

SUREFIRE!!! Excellent song positive upbeat.

Just got tickets to see y’all in March. I’m beyond excited!

Amazing song.. I love it soooo much!!

Love the song and video all the way from the UK!!!

GREAT music!

Ahhhmazing. 👏🎶

beautiful rythm!

I met you at the ATL airport! You guys are AHHHMAZING!! So great to meet you ( the drummer ) ! Will be a fan always now!! Much love Marley Dubbs

I love these guys, and what a great video

LOVE this song! Great band!

your music makes me so so happy 🥺

Idk this music video highlights the simple beautiful things of life. If you just take a moment to think outside of yourself and observe .. you see that everyone is living the same lives in their own way. We are all more connected and alike than we think. This is the human experience

Thanks Guys! Big fan of yours. Im playing your stuff at my business everyday and have told many people about you and that good music isn't dead!

Can't wait to see it!

Curtains were a nice touch. Good job.

AMAZING SONG❤❤❤❤

Ouço todos os dias em casa no carro no trabalho simplesmente pra quem gosta de música👏👏👏👏

Pleasantly haunting, I love it!