wonderwall
.Cat Power Lyrics
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Today is gonna be the day
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
Backbeat the word is on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
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
Today was gonna be the day
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you shoud've somehow
Realized what you'e not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me
After all, you're my wonderwall
The lyrics to Cat Power's cover of "Wonderwall" by Oasis express a sense of longing and hope for the one she loves. The song begins with the line "Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you," which refers to someone who has the power to change their current situation and make things better. The singer believes that this person has the potential to do something great and wants to encourage them to take action.
As the song continues, the singer expresses how much she cares for this person and how she believes that nobody feels the same way she does about them. The line "Backbeat, the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out" suggests that this person is feeling down and possibly losing hope. However, the singer is certain that this person has not lost their spark and wants to remind them that they have the power to make things right.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's belief that this person could be her "wonderwall," someone who can save her from her troubles. The word "wonderwall" is a term that Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher used to describe a friend who could always cheer him up. In this context, the singer is expressing her hope that this person can do the same for her.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wonderwall" by Cat Power express a sense of longing and hope for someone who has the power to make things better. The song conveys a message of believing in oneself and having faith in others.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day
Today is the day when something important is going to happen.
That they're gonna throw it back to you
Others will give you something you deserve or owe you.
By now, you should've somehow Realized what you gotta do
You should have already figured out what you need to do.
I don't believe that anybody Feels the way I do about you now
I doubt anyone else has the same feelings as I do towards you in this present moment.
Backbeat the word is on the street
The rhythm of the music is being heard throughout the community.
That the fire in your heart is out
Your passion and motivation are lacking.
I'm sure you've heard it all before
You have probably been told this many times prior.
But you never really had a doubt
Despite hearing these criticisms, you never truly doubted yourself.
Today was gonna be the day
Today was originally going to be the day that something important happened.
But they'll never throw it back to you
Unfortunately, others will not give you what you deserve or owe you anymore.
By now you shoud've somehow Realized what you'e not to do
You should have learned by now what mistakes not to repeat.
I said maybe You're gonna be the one who saves me
It is possible that you will be the person who rescues or helps me.
After all, you're my wonderwall
Ultimately, you are my source of stability and protection.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.