Wonderful
Craig Dreyer & Pete Francis Lyrics
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Everyone lava turns in my belly
How the roof must look to the birds everyday
Everyone knows those stars
Are teeth in an old drunk's mouth
Wouldn't it be wonderful
But there are no tunnels in the sea
It's the same for the trees
They know better than you or me
Everyone knows the moon
Could be carved into a vase
Black stems, stars with white petals
Everyone knows, Everyone knows
My eyes need a camera mechanic
My heart needs a plumber
And my penis needs a witch doctor
Everyone knows my hair is ash
Everyone knows lava turns in my belly
How the roof must look to the birds everyday
Everyone knows my throat is a smoke stack
Everyone knows my breath is smoke
Wouldn't it be wonderful
But there are no tunnels in the sea
Wouldn't that be wonderful
It's the same for the trees
They know better than you or me
The song "Wonderful" by Craig Dreyer & Pete Francis is an introspective reflection on the artist's internal struggles and physical limitations. The opening lines of the song, "Everyone knows my hair is ash, everyone lava turns in my belly" suggest that the artist is dealing with the effects of old age or some kind of bodily deterioration. The imagery of a roof as seen from a bird's perspective, stars as teeth in an old drunk's mouth and the moon as a carved vase evoke a sense of surrealism that creates a dream-like atmosphere for the song.
The refrain of the song "Wouldn't it be wonderful, but there are no tunnels in the sea" sums up the artist's feelings of hopelessness and desire for something impossible. The line "It's the same for the trees, they know better than you or me" suggests that nature has learned to accept its limitations and find peace with what it has, while humans continue to struggle against their own limitations. The song seems to end on a humorous note with the line "My eyes need a camera mechanic, my heart needs a plumber, and my penis needs a witch doctor" which further underscores the artist's sense of being overburdened and in need of help.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone knows my hair is ash
My hair is gray and lifeless, just like my spirit
Everyone lava turns in my belly
I feel a constant burning inside me, like a volcano ready to erupt
How the roof must look to the birds everyday
I envy the freedom of the birds, who get to see the world from above
Everyone knows those stars
The stars in the sky represent the troubles and worries of everyday life
Are teeth in an old drunk's mouth
They are a reminder of the decay and destruction that comes with excess and addiction
Wouldn't it be wonderful
It would be amazing if things were different
But there are no tunnels in the sea
Some things are simply impossible, no matter how much we wish they were
It's the same for the trees
Nature knows what is best, and we should learn from it
They know better than you or me
We should respect the wisdom of the natural world and not try to control it
Everyone knows the moon
The moon represents the beauty and mystery of the universe
Could be carved into a vase
Even something as beautiful as the moon can be transformed into something mundane
Black stems, stars with white petals
The contrast between light and dark, good and evil, is ever present in the world
My eyes need a camera mechanic
I need help to see the world clearly, to find beauty in the chaos
My heart needs a plumber
My heart is clogged with pain and sorrow, and needs to be cleared out
And my penis needs a witch doctor
I am lost and confused, and need someone to guide me back to the path of love and happiness
My throat is a smoke stack
I am filled with the toxins of modern life, and they are choking me
My breath is smoke
I am suffocating in my own despair, unable to escape the darkness
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BALIN, KLARMANN, WEBER
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