Wish
Alien Ant Farm Lyrics
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Proud ah proud, proud is to watch us fall yeah yeah
Make a wish, make a succotash wish
You live the pompous life
Throw kisses all the time
Make wishes don't break mine
Cold fire used to inspire all not now
These are tired, maybe they'll find their niche
Or resort to wish
Make a wish, make a succotash wish
You live the pompous life
Throw kisses all the time
Make wishes don't break mine
Don't be low, you better watch the road
Don't be low, you got the strength and the balls
Chimes used to break my wish
Back... won't you bring him back? Not now
Don't be low, you better watch the road
Don't be low, you got the strength and the balls
Chimes used to break my wish
The lyrics of Alien Ant Farm's song Wish are about the idea of pride and how it can often lead to someone's downfall. The opening lines, "Proud, proud is to hear it all yeah yeah/Proud ah proud, proud is to watch us fall yeah yeah" highlight the two sides that come with being proud. Initially, being proud might bring recognition, but eventually, it could lead to someone's downfall. The importance of humility and being careful of one's actions is emphasized in the lyrics.
The chorus, "Make a wish, make a succotash wish/You live the pompous life/Throw kisses all the time/Make wishes don't break mine" shows how the singer is frustrated with someone else's actions. The "pompous life" of the other person is contrasted with the singer making a "wish," which might be interpreted as a humble request for something. The singer fears that the other person's actions might ruin their wish.
The last verse, "Chimes used to break my wish/Back... won't you bring him back? Not now," is about the singer wanting something that they once had before. The "chimes" might be referring to something specific, but it is left up to interpretation. The chorus is repeated, linking the song back to the theme of pride and humility.
Line by Line Meaning
Proud, proud is to hear it all yeah yeah
Feeling proud by listening to everything we say or do.
Proud ah proud, proud is to watch us fall yeah yeah
Being even more proud to see us fail and lose.
Make a wish, make a succotash wish
Making a wish that may sound insincere or false.
You live the pompous life
You have a very arrogant and self-important lifestyle.
Throw kisses all the time
Constantly giving fake gestures of affection or goodwill.
Make wishes don't break mine
Asking to respect their wish and not ruin it.
Cold fire used to inspire all not now
Previously, a passion or drive existed that doesn't anymore.
These are tired, maybe they'll find their niche
Those who are burnt out or losing hope may need to search for a new purpose.
Or resort to wish
Their last option may be to rely on making a wish, albeit insincere.
Don't be low, you better watch the road
Don't let yourself feel defeated or powerless, be alert and cautious.
You got the strength and the balls
You possess the courage and determination to succeed.
Chimes used to break my wish
Sounds from a wind chime previously interrupted their wish-making process.
Back... won't you bring him back? Not now
Requesting the return of someone or something, but it's not currently possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: DAVID LAWRENCE MITCHELL, DENISE ELIZABETH ROUGHAN, DAVID JOHN SAUNDERS, DOMINIC JEREMY STONES
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