Wonderful Life
Hyperchild Lyrics
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Here I go out to sea again
The sunshine fills my hair
And dreams hang in the air
Gulls in the sky and in my blue eyes
You know it feels unfair
There's magic everywhere
Look at me standing
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
The sun's in your eyes
The heat is in your hair
They seem to hate you 'cause you're there
And I need a friend
Oh I need a friend to make me happy
Not stand here on my own
Look at me standing
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
I need a friend
Oh I need a friend
To make me happy
Not so alone
Look at me here
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
Wonderful life
Wonderful life
The song “Wonderful Life” by Hyperchild is a melancholy yet hopeful ballad about the beauty of life despite its ups and downs. The singer starts off by describing a picturesque scene of going out to sea with the sun shining and dreams in the air. However, the mood quickly turns sour as the singer acknowledges a sense of unfairness and longing for something more in life. The lyrics then shift to the theme of loneliness and the singer’s need for a friend to make them happy. Despite this, the chorus returns to the joy of living a “wonderful life” and the freedom to stand up in the sunshine without the need to run and hide, reminding the listener that life is indeed a beautiful thing even amidst struggles.
The contrast between the idyllic setting and the sense of unease we get from the singer is a common theme in Hyperchild’s music. This can be seen in the way the lyrics are written, with straightforward descriptions of the sea and sun alongside more abstract concepts like “dreams hang in the air” and “magic everywhere”. Perhaps more interestingly, the song itself experienced a rise in popularity two decades after its initial release thanks to its use in Coldplay’s tribute to Eddie Guerrero, a wrestler who had recently passed away. Eddie was a huge fan of the song and used it as his entrance theme in his final months, leading to its resurgence and newfound status as a cult classic.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to run
There's no need to run away from life's challenges.
Here I go out to sea again
I'm embarking on a new adventure or journey.
The sunshine fills my hair
I feel the warmth and joy of life around me.
And dreams hang in the air
The possibilities and opportunities of life are endless.
Gulls in the sky and in my blue eyes
There's beauty and wonder everywhere if we just take the time to appreciate it.
You know it feels unfair
Sometimes life can feel unjust and difficult to bear.
There's magic everywhere
Despite the hardships, life is filled with enchantment and wonder.
Look at me standing
I'm standing tall and confident in my own skin.
Here on my own again
I'm facing life's challenges on my own, but I'm not afraid.
Up straight in the sunshine
I'm facing life head-on with positivity and optimism.
No need to run and hide
I don't have to be afraid or avoid challenges in life.
It's a wonderful wonderful life
Life is truly a beautiful and amazing gift.
No need to laugh and cry
I don't have to let life's joys or sorrows overwhelm me.
The sun's in your eyes
Life's brightness and possibilities can sometimes be overwhelming.
The heat is in your hair
Life's challenges can sometimes feel intense and difficult to bear.
They seem to hate you 'cause you're there
People can sometimes be cruel or unfair for no reason.
And I need a friend
I need someone to lean on and support me through life's challenges.
Oh I need a friend to make me happy
I need someone to share life's joys and make me feel happy and fulfilled.
Not stand here on my own
I don't want to face life's challenges alone.
Look at me here
I'm still standing tall and proud in the face of life's challenges.
No need to run and hide
I'm still not afraid to face life head-on.
It's a wonderful wonderful life
Life is still beautiful and amazing, despite its challenges.
Wonderful life
Life is a truly wonderful gift.
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.