Wishing Well
Court of Owls Lyrics

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Take me to a wishing well
And tell me there's no Hell
I've got enough common sense
To brush off these off the cuff comments
But I'm on the fence, I'm on the fence
I'm scared to death that you'll resent me
For my decisions and my convictions
And my desire to point out contradictions

And I'm scared to death that you'll resent me

Take me to a wishing well and show me there's no Hell
I've got enough common sense to pay my way
And I deserve a rest, I've been weighed down by this weight inside my chest

Why do we tell each other that were wrong?
When all we want is to be strung along
Another day, another one gone
Maybe we'll make it if we learn to play along
Maybe we'll make it, maybe we'll make it

Take me to a wishing well and show me there's no Hell
I've got enough common sense to pay my way
And I deserve a rest, I've been weighed down by this weight inside my chest

But are we stretching ourselves too thin?

I'm scared to death that you'll resent me
I'm scared to death that you'll resent me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Court of Owls's song "Wishing Well" explore the theme of fear and uncertainty in relationships, specifically the fear of being judged or rejected for one's beliefs and convictions. The singer asks to be taken to a wishing well and told there's no Hell, indicating a desire for reassurance and a release from anxiety. The common sense referred to in the song may represent a desire for clarity and reason in the face of conflicting emotions.

The lyrics also touch on the idea that societal pressure can force people to conform and ignore their own values. The lines "Why do we tell each other that we're wrong? / When all we want is to be strung along" suggest that people may pretend to hold certain beliefs in order to fit in or avoid conflict. Throughout the song, there is a feeling of tension and unease, reflecting the anxiety that often accompanies honesty and vulnerability in relationships.

Overall, "Wishing Well" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of staying true to oneself in the face of outside pressures and the potential consequences of doing so.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to a wishing well
I need some hope and positivity in my life

And tell me there's no Hell
I need to believe that things will turn out okay, and that life isn't all bad

I've got enough common sense
I'm not completely naive or foolish

To brush off these off the cuff comments
I know how to deal with insensitive or thoughtless remarks

But I'm on the fence, I'm on the fence
I'm still unsure about what I really believe or want to do

I'm scared to death that you'll resent me
I don't want to upset or disappoint anyone, especially someone important to me

For my decisions and my convictions
I want to follow my own path, even if it goes against what others think or do

And my desire to point out contradictions
I can't help but notice when things don't make sense or seem unfair

Why do we tell each other that were wrong?
Why do we criticize, judge, or reject each other when we could be supporting, encouraging, or respecting one another?

When all we want is to be strung along
When all we really need is some love, connection, or meaning in our lives

Another day, another one gone
Time keeps moving forward, and we can't always control what happens

Maybe we'll make it if we learn to play along
Maybe we can find a way to navigate life's challenges and find some happiness or success

But are we stretching ourselves too thin?
Are we taking on too much, or ignoring our own needs and limits?

I deserve a rest, I've been weighed down by this weight inside my chest
I need a break from all the stress, worry, or sadness that I've been carrying around

Maybe we'll make it, maybe we'll make it
Even though things can be tough, there's still a chance for us to find some happiness, hope, or meaning in this world

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