Wishing Well
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Take off your hat, kick off your shoes
I know you ain't goin' anywhere
Run 'round the town singin' your blues
I know you ain't goin' anywhere

You've always been a good friend of mine
But you're always sayin' "Farewell"
And the only time that you're satisfied
Is with your feet in the wishing well

Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself
Or is that what you're tryin' to do?
Put up a fight you believe to be right
And someday the sun will shine through

You've always got something to hide
Something you just can't tell
And the only time that you're satisfied
Is with your feet in the wishing well

But I know what you're wishing for
Love in a peaceful world
Love in a peaceful world
Love in a peaceful world

You have always been a good friend of mine
But you're always sayin' "Farewell"
And the only time that you're satisfied
Is with your feet in the wishing well

Yes
I wish you well
I wish you well
Everybody has a wish




Everybody has a dream
I wish you well

Overall Meaning

In "Wishing Well," Free's Paul Rodgers narrates a story to a friend who is feeling low and wants to escape his problems. He invites him to take off his hat and kick off his shoes, but the friend responds by saying that he isn't going anywhere. The singer goes on to explain how his friend constantly bid goodbyes and only finds happiness when his feet are submerged in a wishing well. The singer urges his friend to throw down his gun before he shoots himself and to fight for what he believes is right, adding that the sun will shine someday. The singer also notices that his friend always has something to hide, something he can't share, and that he only finds contentment when his feet are in the wishing well.


Line by Line Meaning

Take off your hat, kick off your shoes
Let go of your superficiality and become vulnerable.


I know you ain't goin' anywhere
I recognize that you have lost faith in yourself and your journey.


Run 'round the town singin' your blues
You are trying to distract yourself from the pain you are feeling.


I know you ain't goin' anywhere
I understand that you are trying to escape from your problems.


You've always been a good friend of mine
I appreciate and care for you deeply.


But you're always sayin' 'Farewell'
You are constantly leaving or ending relationships, even when it hurts you.


And the only time that you're satisfied
You can only find happiness or contentment when you turn to external sources like wishing wells.


Is with your feet in the wishing well
You believe that your wishes will be granted, but you overlook your own potential to change your circumstances.


Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself
Your defense mechanisms and self-destructive tendencies may hurt you more than they help you.


Or is that what you're tryin' to do?
Are you intentionally hurting yourself because you don't want to face your problems?


Put up a fight you believe to be right
Fight for what you truly believe in and take control of your life.


And someday the sun will shine through
Eventually, you will reap the rewards of your hard work and determination.


You've always got something to hide
You keep secrets and suppress your true feelings, which can be toxic for your mental health.


Something you just can't tell
You struggle to express your emotions and be vulnerable with others.


And the only time that you're satisfied
You find temporary fulfillment when you indulge in distractions from your problems.


Is with your feet in the wishing well
You have become reliant on external forces to bring you peace and happiness, rather than working on yourself.


But I know what you're wishing for
I understand that what you truly want is love and peace in your life.


Love in a peaceful world
You desire a world that is free of conflict and filled with love and acceptance.


Love in a peaceful world
You believe that love holds the key to happiness and fulfillment.


Love in a peaceful world
Your ultimate wish is for yourself and the world to experience love and harmony.


You have always been a good friend of mine
I value our friendship and want to help you however I can.


But you're always sayin' 'Farewell'
Your pattern of leaving or ending relationships has taken a toll on both yourself and others.


And the only time that you're satisfied
You continue to seek temporary relief from your pain rather than facing it head-on.


Is with your feet in the wishing well
You have allowed your reliance on external forces to control your life and prevent you from growing.


Yes
I acknowledge and understand the gravity of your situation.


I wish you well
I hope that you find peace, happiness, and fulfillment in your life.


I wish you well
I care about your wellbeing and want you to succeed.


Everybody has a wish
We all have dreams and hopes for our lives.


Everybody has a dream
We all have aspirations for our future and the kind of life we want to lead.


I wish you well
In spite of our struggles and pain, I still wish the best for you.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gerald Beckley

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@bobthebear1246

Paul Rodgers, without any effort, just has the perfect Rock 'N' Roll voice.

@VelcroKittie

It's so true

@richardortiz8704

2021

@scottshelley7242

True that!!

@danielcasaray2567

Yes I especially like fire and water also I like Bad Company by Bad Company those songs are really good also Fred ready for love as well thank you for the Memories Mister Paul Rodgers

@robhendrikx2198

One of the most recognizable voices in all of Rock.

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@nazli8325

Paul Rodgers is definitely one of the greatest rock singers of all times.

@johnwatts8346

absolutely, one of the very very best, the very top tier.

@Falco45able

17 in 1970 , I was blessed, mid 60s to mid 70s, was a fantastic decade , would go back in a heartbeat,👍🇬🇧

@davebeecher6579

Oh me also I was 67 last month and still rocking, I embarrass my grandchildren, hahaha

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