Is It Any Wonder?
Keane(킨) Lyrics

I, I always thought that I knew
From my perspective, I have always believed that I had a good understanding of the world around me.

I'd always have the right to
I thought I had an inherent right to live in a society that was good and moral.

Be living in the kingdom of the good and true
I believed that I belonged to a society that was based on goodness and truth.

And so on
This is a continuation of the previous thought, as there were other beliefs that followed from this perspective.

But now I think I was wrong
Upon reflection, I realize that my perspective may have been flawed or misguided.

And you were laughing along
I now realize that you were aware of my flawed perspective, but you did not point it out to me, and perhaps even found it amusing.

And now I look a fool for thinking you were on my side
Now I feel foolish for having been so naive and loyal to you, despite the fact that you did not have my best interests at heart.

Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Given the emotional turmoil that I have been through, is it really any surprise that I feel exhausted?

Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Given my situation, is it any surprise that I feel stressed and anxious?

Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Given the confusing and chaotic nature of my life, is it any wonder that I am unsure of the best course of action?

Sometimes
At times, there are moments when things seem unclear or uncertain.

It's hard to know where I stand
I find it difficult to determine my position or place in society.

It's hard to know where I am
I cannot seem to find a clear sense of direction or purpose in my life.

Well, maybe it's a puzzle I don't understand
Perhaps this confusion is a result of a larger, more complex issue that I have not yet fully comprehended.

Sometimes
Again, there are moments when uncertainty seems to take hold.

I get the feeling that I'm
I have a sense that something is not quite right or amiss.

Stranded in the wrong time
I feel as though I do not fit in with the current societal context or epoch.

Where love is just a lyric in a children's rhyme, sometimes
In some cases, it seems that love has lost its meaning or significance, and is reduced to something trivial or childish.

Oh, these days
Reflecting on the present moment, it seems as though things are not going well.

After all the misery you made
After suffering through all of the pain and suffering that you have caused me.

Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Given the horrors that I have had to endure, is it any wonder that I am overwhelmed with fear?

Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
After having trusted and relied on you, is it any surprise that I feel hurt and let down?

Nothing left inside this old cathedral
This phrase suggests a loss of hope and faith in something that was once revered, such as a religious institution.

Just the sad lonely spires
All that remain are the buildings and structures, which seem empty and hollow.

How do you make it right?
The singer is struggling with how to fix the pain and damage that has already been done.

Oh, but you try
The singer acknowledges that there is some effort being made to improve the situation, despite the struggles and difficulties that they face.