Alice in Wonderland
Ashton Susan Lyrics
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She measures her phrases, tipping the scales of reality
But does she know that it's cold to sing songs to a troubled heart
Tho' her aim is sincere she's missing the mark
[CHORUS:]
She paints her world in yellow and green, covering over the greys
'Cause life's demands are hard to understand
I said - Alice look around you, people are falling to pieces
Yea, even the faithful, the ones who still believe in Jesus
But that doesn't mean they've fallen from grace
But in her landscape, their heartache is so out of place
(Chorus)
So can we talk of shoes and of ships?
Can we talk of cabbages and kings?
And of learning to live with the mystery of things
(Chorus)
So Alice stays lost in her Wonderland
Ashton Susan's "Alice In Wonderland" is a song that captures the essence of a person lost in their own world. The lyrics are relatable and speak to the struggles of trying to understand the complexities of life. The opening lines suggest that Alice has a rational approach to life, but maybe she is missing something crucial. The line, "But does she know that it's cold to sing songs to a troubled heart" implies that Alice may be insensitive to the struggles of others. The chorus reveals that Alice's way of dealing with life's demands is to retreat into her own world, painting it yellow and green and ignoring the greys. The greys represent the difficult and complex parts of life that are not easy to understand. Alice chooses to stay lost in her wonderland because it's easier than facing the reality of the world outside.
The second verse takes a turn as the singer pleads with Alice to look at the pain and struggles of those around her. The imagery of people falling to pieces and heartache being out of place in Alice's world shows the stark contrast between Alice's world and reality. The singer suggests that Alice can't ignore the harsh realities of life because they are part of the mystery of things that we must learn to live with. Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to escape from reality, but also the danger of becoming too lost in our own world and forgetting to be empathetic to those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
When Alice has an answer it's a common rationality
Alice's responses to questions are logical and predictable.
She measures her phrases, tipping the scales of reality
Alice carefully chooses her words to ensure they align with reality.
But does she know that it's cold to sing songs to a troubled heart
Alice's empathy may not always be the best approach for someone who is struggling.
Tho' her aim is sincere she's missing the mark
Despite her good intentions, Alice is not always able to help those in need.
She paints her world in yellow and green, covering over the greys
Alice chooses to focus on the positive aspects of life, rather than dwelling on the negatives.
'Cause life's demands are hard to understand
Alice struggles to comprehend the difficulties that life presents.
So Alice stays lost in her wonderland
Alice retreats to her own world of imagination to avoid dealing with reality.
I said - Alice look around you, people are falling to pieces
Someone is trying to show Alice that there are others struggling in the world around her.
Yea, even the faithful, the ones who still believe in Jesus
Even those who believe in a higher power may experience hardship.
But that doesn't mean they've fallen from grace
Experiencing hardship doesn't mean someone has lost their worth in the eyes of a higher power.
But in her landscape, their heartache is so out of place
Alice's happy world clashes with the sadness of those experiencing heartache.
So can we talk of shoes and of ships?
Can we change the subject from serious topics to lighter ones?
Can we talk of cabbages and kings?
Can we discuss fantastical or nonsensical topics instead of dwelling on serious things?
And of learning to live with the mystery of things
Can we accept that some things cannot be fully understood or explained?
So Alice stays lost in her Wonderland
Alice continues to use her imagination to escape the realities of the world around her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY LUZ SPRAGUE, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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