Wonderwall
Paul Anka Lyrics
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That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
Back beat the word was on the street
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk along are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would
Like to say to you
I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me?
And after all
You're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now
And all the roads that lead to you were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I don't know how
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me?
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me?
And after an
You're my wonderwall
Said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
The song "Wonderwall" by Paul Anka is a poignant love ballad that speaks to the insecurity and yearning of unrequited love. The lyrics describe a relationship that has been fraught with misunderstandings and setbacks, but despite this, the singer still holds out hope that the object of his affection will eventually come around. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer letting his beloved know that the ball is in her court and she needs to take action. The chorus is an expression of faith and devotion, with the singer acknowledging that his love interest is his "wonderwall" and hoping that she can be the one to save him.
The second verse addresses some of the issues that have been plaguing the relationship, namely that the woman has been hearing rumors of the singer's lack of commitment. Despite this, the singer is hopeful that their mutual attraction is strong enough to overcome any obstacles. The final verse brings the song to a close with a repetition of the chorus and a reiteration of the singer's belief that his love interest is the one who can save him.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day
Today is the day that something significant is going to happen
That they're gonna throw it back to you
A reference to karma - what goes around comes around
By now you should've somehow
By this point in time, it should have become apparent
Realized what you gotta do
Understood what actions need to be taken
I don't believe that anybody
I am skeptical that anyone else
Feels the way I do about you now
Has the intense emotions that I have for you currently
Back beat the word was on the street
There was a rumor circling around
That the fire in your heart is out
The passion in your heart has been extinguished
I'm sure you've heard it all before
I believe that you have already been told this multiple times
But you never really had a doubt
But you always remained confident
And all the roads we have to walk along are winding
A metaphor for the unpredictable and challenging nature of life
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The path that we follow can sometimes be overwhelming
There are many things that I would like to say to you
There are many thoughts and emotions inside of me that I wish to express to you
I don't know how
I am uncertain of how to communicate these feelings
Because maybe
Perhaps
You're gonna be the one that saves me?
Can you be the person who rescues me or makes everything better?
And after all
Despite everything that has happened
You're my wonderwall
You are my source of inspiration and support
Today was gonna be the day
This was supposed to be the day that something transformative occurred
But they'll never throw it back to you
But you will not receive the anticipated result or reaction
By now you should've somehow
At this point, it may be expected that you have
Realized what you're not to do
Understood what mistakes to avoid
I don't believe that anybody
Once again, I am doubtful that anyone
Feels the way I do
Has the same deep emotions that I possess
Said maybe
Reiterating the possibility
You're gonna be the one who saves me?
Can you be my savior or rescuer?
And after an
Despite everything
You're my wonderwall
You still serve as my source of hope and inspiration
You're gonna be the one that saves me
Once again, questioning whether you can rescue me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
Ending with the hopeful statement that you can be the one to save me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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