Wish You Were Here
Kara Cephe Lyrics
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Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have you found?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
The opening lines of Kara Cephe's song "Wish You Were Here" are loaded with poignant questions that poke at the listener's sense of certainty and understanding. The lyrics suggest that the person addressed in the song is confident in their ability to perceive the world in a meaningful way, but the singer is skeptical. The specific questions about distinguishing heaven from hell, green fields from steel rails, and a smile from a veil seem to imply that the person being addressed may not be as perceptive as they think they are. The next lines ask whether the person has been deceived or made bad choices in their life. Did they trade real heroes for false idols? Have they settled for a lesser life in exchange for something else that seemed valuable at the time?
The chorus of the song pivots away from questioning and towards a plaintive desire: "How I wish, how I wish you were here." It's unclear who the "you" in the song is referring to, but the context of the earlier lines suggests that they may be addressing someone who has gone astray or been lost in life. The lyric "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year/Running over the same old ground/What have you found?" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking connection with someone who is wandering aimlessly in life. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song amplifies the longing for that person's presence.
Overall, Kara Cephe's "Wish You Were Here" is a melancholic reflection on the challenges of trying to navigate life with a sense of purpose and direction. The lyrics suggest that the human experience is characterized by uncertainty and ambiguity, and that despite our best efforts, we may still feel lost or disconnected at times. The song also speaks to the universal need for connection and the desire to find meaning in our relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
So, so you think you can tell
Do you believe you have enough discernment to distinguish between opposing forces?
Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain
Can you differentiate between positive and negative experiences?
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
Do you have enough perceptivity to identify natural beauty from industrialization?
A smile from a veil?
Can you recognize what is genuine and what is not?
Do you think you can tell?
Ultimately, are you certain that you can differentiate between the right and wrong situations?
Did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Were you convinced to abandon your heroes for those who were unworthy of your admiration?
Hot ashes for trees?
Have you swapped something vital for something worthless?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Did you choose some empty words instead of something refreshing?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you barter temporary relief for permanent progress?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
Did you swap minor involvement in something bigger for major involvement in something more restrictive?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
How much I desire for you to be present with me now
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year
We are wandering aimlessly in this limited sphere for a lengthy period, without discovering any sense of purpose or direction
Running over the same old ground
Going over the familiar patterns
What have you found?
What have you uncovered after all this time?
The same old fears
Those same anxious thoughts that have been nagging you for a while
Wish you were here
I yearn for you to be by my side
Wish you were here
I wish you were present to provide your support
Wish you were here
I long for you to be with me during this difficult time
Wish you were here
I desire for you to be here to join me in my journey
Wish you were here
I hope for you to be present to alleviate my loneliness
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BattalWoodTR
@Duran Dulkadir öncelikle ordu kumandanligimizin en onemli kısımlarını alman kumandanlar ele aldı
Donanma olsun, ana ordu olsun vs
Hepsinin ismini ne yazik ki hatirlayamiyorum ama birinin ismi Liman Van sanders di sanirim
Kendisi ordu komutanimizdi
Butun subaylarimiz onun yaptigi taktik diziliminin ve aldigi kararlarin yanlis oldugunu soylesede kendisi inatla merkez orduyu saros ve bolayıra yerlestirdi
Kendince dusmanin en kisa yoldan bogazi gececigini dusundu
Ayni sekilde sahil şeridine yerlesen askerlerimizi sahilden daha yukari tepelere yerlesmesini soyledi. Bunun sebebininde donanmanin atislarindan askerimizi korumak oldugunu soyledi.
Türk subaylarimizsa bunun yanlis oldugunu eger dusmanin karaya ayak basmasina izin verirsek orda tutunacaklarini ve gucleneceklerini iddia etti ama o bunlari dinlemedi.
Taburlarımızı ve alaylarımızı gereksiz bolgelere dagitarak en onemli kritik denilecek yerlere cok az sayida asker birakmasi
Bu savasın 8.5 ay surmesine yol acti
Pek cok tarihcinin ve benimde dusunceme gore almanlarin bunu yapmasinda ki en buyuk sebep
Kendi ulkelerinde ki baskiyi azaltmak icin canakkale cephesinde ki odagi arttirdi.
Boylelikle itilaf devletlerini tam guclerini almanyaya yoneltmek yerine guclerini bolerek canakkaleye gonderdiler.
@leventtosun8260
çanakkalede 7 düvele karşı kazanılan zafer şehitlerimizin mekanları cennet olsun
@dogankurtulus6188
Hangi 7 düvel be ne diyorsun sen bi yunan bi de bir kaç ermeni çetesiyle savaştınız
@umutdenizd6919
@Doğan kurtuluş Yeni Zelanda, Avusturalya, İngiltere ve Fransa. O dönemin en büyük 2 devleti, o dönemin en büyük donanması ile boğaza kadar geldiler ama geçemediler.
@dollar4
@Doğan kurtuluş 😂😂😂😂
@ziyahaber
Bende orda olup savaşıp ölmek isterdim
@agahbeyoglu6354
Ata'm sen ne büyük adamsın
Bütün şehitlerimize Allah'tan rahmet diliyorum
❤
@AhmetTalib-oh8kp
Atanla ne alakası var? Yaptığı bişey yok. Anafartalarda İngilizler yanlışlıkla kendi askerlerini vurarak şansa bir zafer kazanmış o kadar. Her şeyi bir insana bağlamayın. İlah değil o
@nihalkayhan8244
Rabbim türk askerini korusun cümlemizin içine vatan sevgisi versin
@ramazanyandi8384
Atatürk; 'bu topraklarda ölen çocuklarınız artık bize emanet' ölülere bile saygı gösterdiğimiz halde bizi nasıl görmek istediklerini bu sahnelerden anlıyoruz
@w4ns378
ŞANLI TÜRK ASKERİ ASLA TESLİM OLMUŞ BİR DÜŞMANI ÖLDÜRMEZ