Wishing Well
Free (Rock) Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Wishing Well" by Free is a blues rock track about a friend who seems to be stuck in a cycle of saying goodbye and searching for something that can never be found. The lyrics begin with an invitation to relax and forget about leaving because the singer knows that the friend is not really going anywhere. The friend is always singing the blues and saying farewell but never seems to be satisfied. The only time they are happy is when they are at the wishing well, a symbol of their futile desires.
The singer then tells the friend to put down their gun and stop trying to hurt themselves. They encourage them to fight for what they believe in and eventually the sun will shine through. The friend always has something to hide that they can't seem to tell anyone. The only time they are truly content is when they are throwing coins into the wishing well. The singer recognizes that their friend is searching for love and peace in the world but is going about it the wrong way.
The chorus repeats the longing for a peaceful world and a wish for their friend's well-being. The lyrics suggest that the friend is stuck in a destructive cycle and needs to find a new way of approaching life. Through the lyrics, the singer is expressing their concern and desire for their friend's happiness and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your hat, kick off your shoes
Get comfortable, relax
I know you ain't goin' anywhere
You're not leaving physically, but mentally you may be
Run 'round the town singin' your blues
You're sad and wandering
I know you ain't goin' anywhere
You're still stuck in your sadness
You've always been a good friend of mine
I care for you and your well-being
But you're always sayin' 'Farewell'
You consistently try to push people away
And the only time that you're satisfied
You're only content with the idea of change
Is with your feet in the wishing well
But you don't take any action to make that change happen
Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself
Stop self-destructive behavior
Or is that what you're tryin' to do?
Are you trying to harm yourself?
Put up a fight you believe to be right
Fight for what you think is best
And someday the sun will shine through
There is hope for a brighter future
You've always got something to hide
There are things you don't want to reveal about yourself
Something you just can't tell
There are secrets you keep from others
And the only time that you're satisfied
The only time you feel content is when you're alone with your thoughts
Is with your feet in the wishing well
You're always dreaming of a better life but not taking any real steps towards it
But I know what you're wishing for
I understand your desires
Love in a peaceful world
You want love and peace
Love in a peaceful world
You want love and peace
Love in a peaceful world
You want love and peace
You have always been a good friend of mine
I care about you and want to help you
But you're always sayin' 'Farewell'
You constantly push people away, including me
And the only time that you're satisfied
Your only contentment comes from wishing for a better life
Is with your feet in the wishing well
But you're not taking any steps towards making those changes
Yes
Acknowledging the situation
I wish you well
I hope for your happiness and success
I wish you well
I hope for your happiness and success
Everybody has a wish
Everyone has something they desire
Everybody has a dream
Everyone has a goal or aspiration
I wish you well
I hope for your happiness and success
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerald Beckley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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