Wishing Well
Big Head Todd and The Monsters Lyrics


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Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may your drifting take you far
It's the same with everyone
Cut off chasing the western sun

I took a chance to make it better,
Ended up drowning in a wishing well
I ain't likely to see you again,
But God knows I still think about you now

She wasn't able to save the story
So we ended up in a melted glory
Pushing off for the promised land,
Ended up stranded on the dessert sand
Hey, think on you, well
The hell about it is the someone in your room

She wasn't able to save the story
So we ended up in a melted glory
Pushing off for the promised land,
Ended up stranded on the dessert sand




Hey, think on you, well
The hell about it is the someone in your room

Overall Meaning

The song "Wishing Well" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters is a melancholic yet hope-filled song about taking a chance on love, going through the ups and downs of a relationship, and ultimately coming out the other side with a sense of fondness and longing. The opening lines address someone named Missy, urging her to follow her heart and go where her drifting takes her. The following lines suggest that chasing after something or someone (represented by the western sun) ultimately leads to a dead end for everyone.


The chorus sees the singer reflecting on a failed relationship, admitting that they tried to make it work but ended up drowning in a wishing well (a metaphor for a futile, perhaps naive hope for love). The singer acknowledges that they may never see the person they're singing to again, but they can't help thinking about them now.


The second verse builds on this theme of trying to make a life together but encountering obstacles along the way. The female protagonist wasn't able to save their story, so the relationship ended in a "melted glory" - a poignant phrase that could mean it was beautiful while it lasted, but ultimately failed. They set out for the "promised land" but ended up stranded on the "dessert sand." The final lines of the song repeat the chorus with some slight variations, suggesting that the memory of this relationship still haunts the singer.


Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on love and loss, with a touch of regret but also a sense of hope that something better may lie ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

Missy may you listen to your heart
I hope you follow your own intuition, Missy


Missy may your drifting take you far
May your wandering lead you to exciting and new places, Missy


It's the same with everyone
We all have our own personal journeys and paths in life


Cut off chasing the western sun
Stop chasing unrealistic dreams and goals, and focus on reality


I took a chance to make it better,
I attempted to improve things by taking a risk


Ended up drowning in a wishing well
Unfortunately, my actions only led to my downfall


I ain't likely to see you again,
It is improbable that we will cross paths once more


But God knows I still think about you now
Nevertheless, I still reminisce about our time together and you often come to mind


She wasn't able to save the story
She was unsuccessful in salvaging the situation or relationship


So we ended up in a melted glory
Our situation ultimately ended in defeat and heartbreak


Pushing off for the promised land,
We embarked on a journey towards a seemingly perfect future


Ended up stranded on the dessert sand
Unfortunately, we were left stuck and alone in a barren and inhospitable place


Hey, think on you, well
Hey, I still reflect on you often and wonder how you're doing


The hell about it is the someone in your room
What's even worse is that somebody else has taken my place in your life




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Written by: TODD PARK MOHR

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@cleatusbarncoat8642

Wishing Well and Secret Mission lift me up, indeed, fire me up like nothing else. Thanks

@MacSteed29

Fantastic song! Superb guitar riff. Thanks for posting this.

@joellacostigan1891

Wishing Well Lyrics

Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may your drifting take you far

It's the same with everyone
Cut off chasing the western sun
I took a chance to make it better
Ended up drowning in a wishing well
I ain't likely to see you again
But God knows I still think about you now

Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may your drifting take you far

She wasn't able to save the story
So we skidded out in a melted glory
Pushing off for the promised land
Ended up stranded on the desert sand
Hey, think on you, well...
The hell about it is the someone in your room

Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may your drifting take you far

Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may you listen to your heart
Missy may your drifting take you far

Ended up drowning in a wishing well
Ended up drowning in a wishing well
Ended up drowning in a wishing well

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