Wonderwall
Hôtel de Paris Lyrics

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Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do, about you now

Backbeat, the word was 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 roads we have to walk are winding
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 should've 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 are 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

Overall Meaning

The song Wonderwall by Hôtel de Paris is about someone who is trying to convey their feelings towards their beloved, who they believe can save them from their troubles. The first stanza, "Today is gonna be the day, That they're gonna throw it back to you, By now you should've somehow, Realized what you gotta do, I don't believe that anybody, Feels the way I do, about you now," is about the singer feeling that their love for this person is not reciprocated, and that they have to make a move or risk losing them. They passionately express that their love is unmatched and that they feel that no one feels the same way they do about their beloved.

The second stanza, "And all the roads we have to walk are winding, 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," is about the difficulties and obstacles they face in their relationship. The lights and winding roads symbolize the struggles they face in trying to navigate their way towards each other. They express that there are many things they want to tell their beloved, but they struggle to find the right words.

The chorus of the song, "Because maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me, And after all, you're my wonderwall" is about the singer believing that their love for their beloved is their "wonderwall," which is a term used to describe something or someone that provides protection, comfort, and support. They believe that their beloved has the power to save them from their troubles and that they are their savior.

Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of someone's love and devotion towards another person. It's about the struggles and obstacles they face in their relationship, but also about the hope and belief that their love can conquer all.

Line by Line Meaning

Today is gonna be the day
This is the day when you'll get your chance.

That they're gonna throw it back to you
They'll return the favor or repay you in some way.

By now you should've somehow
At this point you ought to have a clue.

Realized what you gotta do
You need to take action and do what's necessary.

I don't believe that anybody
It's hard to imagine that anyone else

Feels the way I do, about you now
Shares my depth of feeling for you in this moment.

Backbeat, the word was on the street
The rhythm of gossip has spread the news.

That the fire in your heart is out
Your passion and enthusiasm has faded.

I'm sure you've heard it all before
You've likely been told this many times already.

But you never really had a doubt
However, you've never truly questioned it.

And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The paths we take in life are unpredictable and full of twists and turns.