Wonderwall
Dave Ashby Lyrics
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By now you shoulda, somehow, realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
Back beat, the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day but they'll never throw it back to you
By now you shoulda somehow realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads that lead you there were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
In "Wonderwall," Dave Ashby is singing to a person he cares about but who may not realize how much they mean to him. He starts the song off by saying that today is the day that they are going to throw it back to whoever he is singing this to, meaning that it is time for them to pay attention to him and realize what needs to be done. He expresses his belief that no one feels the same way about the person he is singing to like he does. He then talks about how there are rumors circulating that this person's passion is gone, but instead of being skeptical, he believes they never had a doubt in themselves.
Ashby continues to express his admiration for this person by saying that he is walking with them through winding roads and blinding lights, which could be metaphors for difficult times and distractions. He knows that there are things he would like to say, but he's not quite sure how to say them. The chorus repeats the word "maybe" which could indicate that Ashby is unsure about the relationship with this person, but he still holds onto hope that this person will save him. The song ends with him repeating the phrase "You're gonna be the one that saves me" three times, emphasizing the significance of this person in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you
Today is the day that you'll face the consequences of your actions
By now you shoulda, somehow, realized what you gotta do
You should have already figured out what needs to be done
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
No one loves you the way I do right now
Back beat, the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out
Rumors say that you've lost the passion and drive you once had
I'm sure you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt
You've been told this many times, but you've never truly believed it
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The paths we take in life are never straight and often difficult
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The opportunities that guide us to our goals can be overwhelming and distracting
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I have a lot of thoughts and feelings that I wish to express to you
But I don't know how
I'm struggling to find the words to tell you
Because maybe
Perhaps
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You have the potential to be my savior
And after all
Despite everything
You're my wonderwall
You are my source of hope and inspiration
Today was gonna be the day but they'll never throw it back to you
This was supposed to be the day of reckoning, but you won't face the consequences
By now you shoulda somehow realized what you're not to do
You should know by now what mistakes to avoid
I said maybe
I'm uncertain
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You have the power to rescue me
And after all
Despite everything
You're my wonderwall
You are my source of hope and inspiration
I said maybe
I'm uncertain
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You have the power to rescue me
And after all
Despite everything
You're my wonderwall
You are my source of hope and inspiration
I said maybe
I'm uncertain
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You have the power to rescue me
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