Wrong Turn
Hanlon Darren Lyrics
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You're silently pushed into each wrong turn
What gives?
I found a bar filled up with ancient Chinese sages
All playing bingo, pinball
Could've stayed for ages
In there
For I belong with them
I wish I'd have met them sooner
Although I'm alien
And over thirty years their junior
But it's not me to make like a chandelier
So I folded up my map and drained my beer
I'm gone
I'm gone
The first two lines of Hanlon Darren's song Wrong Turn are thought-provoking and mysterious. The journey from womb to worm suggests a deeply philosophical reflection on the nature of existence itself, and how humans are brought into the world without choosing their own path. The fact that they are "silently pushed into each wrong turn" indicates that humans are not entirely in control of their destiny or the choices they make. It seems that the lyrics are suggesting that the journey of life is full of twists and turns that are beyond our understanding.
The next lines of the song introduce an unexpected image of ancient Chinese sages playing bingo and pinball in a bar. The singer of the song is fascinated by them and wishes they had met them sooner, even though he is very different from them and much younger. The singer seems to be drawn to the wisdom and depth of these sages, perhaps seeing in them a reflection of his own struggles and search for meaning in life. However, he ultimately decides to move on and continue his own journey, folding up his map and leaving the bar behind.
Overall, the lyrics of Hanlon Darren's Wrong Turn are rich with metaphor and symbolic meaning, inviting the listener to reflect on the mysteries of life and the choices we make along the way. The image of the Chinese sages playing bingo and pinball is especially fascinating, evoking a sense of the unexpected and the profound.
Line by Line Meaning
On the journey that you take from womb to worm
Throughout your entire life, from birth to death, you will encounter difficulties.
You're silently pushed into each wrong turn
You may unintentionally make mistakes because of your subconscious impulses.
What gives?
Why does this happen?
I found a bar filled up with ancient Chinese sages
I discovered a hidden, unconventional place full of wise and experienced people.
All playing bingo, pinball
Even the wisest people can still enjoy simple pleasures and games.
Could've stayed for ages
I could have spent a long time there, learning from them and enjoying their company.
In there
Inside the bar, where the sages were.
For I belong with them
I feel a sense of belonging and connection with these wise people.
I wish I'd have met them sooner
I regret not having the opportunity to learn from them earlier in life.
Although I'm alien
Even though I feel different from them and don't quite fit in.
And over thirty years their junior
I am much younger than these wise sages.
But it's not me to make like a chandelier
I am not the type of person to draw attention to myself in a flashy or showy way.
So I folded up my map and drained my beer
I decided to leave the bar and end my journey there, accepting the experiences I had and moving on.
I'm gone
I have left the bar and that part of my journey behind me.
Lyrics © RIFF CITY SOUNDS, LLC
Written by: DARREN HANLON
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