Well
Jennifer Warnes Lyrics


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We can make it, I know we can
Only time will tell
Let's take a walk down to the water
Let's go the well
You hear that low humming underground
Hear the skylark in the dell
The wild world is speaking
Let's go to the well

Sometimes my heart feels like a dandelion
Seeds scattered in a careless wind
And nothing to show for my life and time but
Innocent wonder in the face of thunder
Feeling like something is about begin

Let's build a bonfire
For the stories we tell
Of wild years, the wasted tears
Ant he silent way they fell
See the curls of smoke rising up
To the big old sky as the moonlight falls
Down over those distant hiss
I don't want to be anywhere else anymore
Let's go to the well

You better believe my faith in you
It is wide and steady as a Texas moon
And when this stuff starts rolling through
Its as all innocent wonder in the face of thunder
Feeling like something is coming soon

We can make it, I know we can
Only time will tell
Let's take a walk down to the water
Let's go the well

And let's go down to those hills through the
Trees across the rocky path
Down to the Blanco river
Come with me darling, the sky is a so big today




My heart's so full
C'mon, lets go to the well now, babe

Overall Meaning

The song "Well" by Jennifer Warnes is a folk-inspired, hopeful ballad about taking a journey with a loved one to find peace and clarity. The lyrics begin with an optimistic declaration that, despite uncertainty and challenges, the two of them can overcome the obstacles together. The singer suggests taking a walk to the water, to the well, where the sound of the wild world is speaking to them. This is a metaphor for finding inner peace and solace amidst the chaos and noise of everyday life. The skylark's melody and the low humming underground can be interpreted as nature's soothing music that accompanies them on their journey.


As the song continues, the singer shares a personal reflection on feeling lost and alone at times, with nothing to show for their life and time. The metaphor of the dandelion seeds scattered in a careless wind represents the feeling of aimlessness and uncertainty. However, the singer holds on to the innocent wonder in the face of thunder and the feeling that something is about to begin. There is a sense of hope and anticipation for a new chapter in life, and the singer encourages their partner to join them in building a bonfire to tell stories and reflect on their past.


The song ends with a reaffirmation of the singer's faith in their partner, with the comparison to a steady Texas moon. They suggest taking a walk down to the water again, to the well, and invite their partner to come with them to find peace and clarity. The final image of going down the hills through the trees across the rocky path to the Blanco river captures the sense of adventure and exploration in the journey of life with a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

We can make it, I know we can
I believe in our ability to succeed, but only time will tell.


Only time will tell
Our success can only be determined with the passage of time.


Let's take a walk down to the water
Let's go for a stroll near a nearby body of water.


Let's go the well
Let's visit a well, which can be a source of water as well as wisdom.


You hear that low humming underground
You can hear the sound of water flowing underground.


Hear the skylark in the dell
Listen to the bird singing in the valley.


The wild world is speaking
The natural world is communicating with us.


Sometimes my heart feels like a dandelion
Occasionally, I feel fragile and unimportant like a dandelion blowing away in the wind.


Seeds scattered in a careless wind
My potential and purpose may feel lost and aimless like seeds being carried away in the wind.


And nothing to show for my life and time but
Despite my efforts, I feel like I haven't accomplished much in life.


Innocent wonder in the face of thunder
Despite my doubts and fears, I still hold onto a sense of childlike curiosity and awe in the face of the unknown.


Feeling like something is about to begin
I sense that change and new possibilities are on the horizon.


Let's build a bonfire
Let's create a space for warmth, light, and storytelling.


For the stories we tell
Let's share our own experiences and memories with each other.


Of wild years, the wasted tears
We can reminisce about the reckless and painful moments of our lives.


And the silent way they fell
We can also acknowledge the quiet moments of grief or loneliness that we've experienced.


See the curls of smoke rising up
Watch the smoke from the bonfire rising into the sky.


To the big old sky as the moonlight falls
As the moon rises, we can see the vast expanse of the sky above us.


Down over those distant hills
We can also appreciate the beauty of the landscape around us.


I don't want to be anywhere else anymore
In this moment, I am content and fulfilled with where I am and who I'm with.


You better believe my faith in you
I have complete confidence in your abilities and character.


It is wide and steady as a Texas moon
My trust in you is as unwavering as the overwhelmingly large moon in the Texas sky.


And when this stuff starts rolling through
When we face challenges or difficulties.


Its all innocent wonder in the face of thunder
Despite the obstacles, we maintain our sense of childlike curiosity and amazement.


Feeling like something is coming soon
We can sense that changes or opportunities are on the horizon.


And let's go down to those hills through the
Let's journey through the rocky terrain and trees to the hills below.


Trees across the rocky path
We will encounter obstacles and challenges, such as trees blocking our path.


Down to the Blanco river
Our destination is the Blanco river, which is likely beautiful and calming.


Come with me darling, the sky is a so big today
Join me, my love, as we appreciate the vastness of the sky on this particular day.


My heart's so full
I feel so content and grateful in this moment.


C'mon, let's go to the well now, babe
Let's continue our journey to the well together, where we can draw water and wisdom.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: DOYLE BRAMHALL, JENNIFER WARNES

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