Wishing Well
Jane Marczewski Lyrics


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The beginning and the end are done
Your eulogy carved out on this solitary stone.
Here he lies, alone with no name and no family
His last words went out and never were heard
They dissolved into eternity

Your anger was just
You were a wishing well for us
A thousand last chances have come and past
And you’re gone now; you’re gone

I remember you like a distant dream
The moment your eyes were acquainted with mine is still resonating
We all saw you there; laid bare in your shame before all
And we tossed you our least
So our consciences were satisfied

Your anger was just
You were a wishing well for us
A thousand last chances have come and past
And you’re gone now; you’re gone

Your anger was just
You were a wishing well for us
A thousand last chances have come and past
And you’re gone now; you’re gone

Ohh, Ohh, Ohh

Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?

We know your anger was just
You were a wishing well, a wishing well for us




A thousand last chances have come and they’ve past
And you’re gone now; you’re gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Wishing Well by Jane Marczewski tackle the theme of regret and the consequences of our actions. The song describes a funeral scene where the deceased person was lonely, with no name or family, and whose last words were never heard. The first verse of the song emphasizes the finality of death, "The beginning and the end are done, your eulogy carved out on this solitary stone" suggesting that life is fleeting and that the chance to make amends may disappear quickly. The second verse talks about how the singer remembers the deceased like a "distant dream" and how everyone saw the person "laid bare in shame" before hurling their least to satisfy their consciences. The chorus talks about how the anger of the deceased was justified, "Your anger was just, you were a wishing well for us." The wishing well metaphor suggests that the deceased was a source of hope but also of disappointment, and that they were used up, with "a thousand last chances" that came and went. The final lines of the song repeat the question, "Where do we go from here?" as a reminder that the living must still grapple with the legacy of the deceased and the choices they made while they were alive.


In conclusion, the song Wishing Well is a poignant and introspective exploration of regret, loss, and the finality of death. The lyrics offer a somber reflection on the choices we make in life and how they can shape the course of our lives and relationships. The song reminds us that life is precious and that we should strive to be kind and compassionate to those around us before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

The beginning and the end are done
The story is complete.


Your eulogy carved out on this solitary stone.
A monument to your memory stands alone.


Here he lies, alone with no name and no family
You are gone without anyone to remember you.


His last words went out and never were heard
Your words faded into oblivion, unheard.


They dissolved into eternity
Your legacy is long gone.


Your anger was just
Your justified anger was understandable.


You were a wishing well for us
You were a source of comfort and hope for others.


A thousand last chances have come and past
Opportunities for change have come and gone.


And you’re gone now, you’re gone
You have passed away.


I remember you like a distant dream
Memories of you are hazy and far away.


The moment your eyes were acquainted with mine is still resonating
Our brief encounter is still fresh in my mind.


We all saw you there, laid bare in your shame before all
Your vulnerability was exposed to everyone.


And we tossed you our least
We gave you the scraps of our compassion.


So our consciences were satisfied
We felt better having done the bare minimum.


Where do we go from here?
What direction should we take now?


We know your anger was just
We understand why you were angry.


You were a wishing well, a wishing well for us
You gave us hope and solace when we needed it.


A thousand last chances have come and they’ve past
We had many opportunities to make things right, but they are gone.


And you’re gone now; you’re gone
You have left us behind.




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@babiaragesh6574

Miss you 😭

@aimeetanner97

You shined so bright for your light to be growing so dim... my heart breaks this world lost you. You were an absolute inspiration.

@amiguimond9387

The depth you've brought to already an already beautiful voice and lyrics is such a gift. I can't get "It's Ok" out of my head. I'm so glad that you already have other material out there to enjoy as well.

@wendygarcia7638

RIP sweet songbird

@steveskalozub5236

just amazing. Jane (Nightbird) words cant explain how your music and your soul has touched me.

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“You can’t wait until life
isn’t hard anymore before
you decide to be happy.”
🙂Jane Marczewski🙂

@amomio1234

A truly unique artist! Hugs ' with love ❤🙏🤗🤗

@mariajorge4801

Beautiful like an Angel's voice.

@mariobrugsuisse8918

Love you nightbirde, God bless you and your music.

@jaywacker8705

And we discover you've been at it your whole life. Your music is finally falling into unison with Divine. Every thought, Every breath, Every intent... Let God continue to speak through you. You are Prophet and Shaman. Please, please, please, please.. Heal our world.

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