Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Wishing Well
Big Head Todd and The Monsters Lyrics
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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,
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
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.
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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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