Is It Any Wonder
Keane - Island Records Lyrics
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I'd always have the right to,
Be living in the kingdom of the good and true.
And so on,
But now I think I was wrong.
And you were laughing along
And now I look a fool for thinking you were on
Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Sometimes,
It's hard to know where I stand.
It's hard to know where I am.
Well maybe it's a puzzle I don't understand.
Sometimes,
I get the feeling that I'm
Stranded in the wrong time.
Where love is just a lyric in a children's rhyme,
A sound-bite.
Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Oh these days,
After all the misery you made.
Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
Nothing left inside this old cathedral,
Just the sad lonely spires.
How do you make it right?
Oh but you try.
Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Oh these days.
After all the misery you made,
Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
In "Is It Any Wonder," Keane reflects on the realization that their perception of the world was flawed. The opening lines suggest that they believed they were deserving of living in a world dominated by goodness and truth. However, the singer now understands that their previous belief was misguided, realizing that others were laughing at their naivety. This revelation leaves them feeling foolish for assuming others were on their side.
The repeated question, "Is it any wonder," poses a rhetorical inquiry about their current state of exhaustion and unease. It expresses their disbelief that they find themselves feeling tired and anxious, questioning why they are so unsure about what is right for them. The uncertainty of where they stand and the confusion about their place in the world is emphasized. The singer suggests that they might be existing in a time that doesn't align with their values and feeling disconnected from the meaning of love, which has been reduced to a mere word in a child's rhyme or a sound bite in popular culture.
Following a period of agony caused by someone's actions, the singer feels a combination of fear and betrayal. It is likely that this person has inflicted considerable suffering, leaving the singer feeling vulnerable and uncertain. The lyrics convey a sense of emptiness, likening their internal state to an old, deserted cathedral with only sad and lonely spires remaining. It is implicit that the singer is questioning how to rectify this anguish, expressing gratitude for the person's efforts to make things right, even if they may seem inadequate.
Overall, "Is It Any Wonder" captures the shattered illusions and subsequent emotional turmoil that arise from realizing one's misconceptions about the world. It portrays the exhaustion, uncertainty, fear, and feelings of betrayal that result from this newfound awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I always thought that I knew,
I always believed that I had a clear understanding
I'd always have the right to,
I believed I had the privilege or entitlement
Be living in the kingdom of the good and true.
To exist in a realm of righteousness and authenticity.
But now I think I was wrong.
However, I have come to realize my mistaken beliefs.
And you were laughing along
While I was under this misconception, you found it amusing.
And now I look a fool for thinking you were on My side.
I appear foolish now for assuming you were supportive.
Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Isn't it understandable that I am exhausted?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Shouldn't it come as no surprise that I feel anxious?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Isn't it logical that I am uncertain about what is correct?
Sometimes, It's hard to know where I stand.
At times, understanding my position becomes challenging.
It's hard to know where I am.
It's difficult to discern my current state or circumstances.
Well maybe it's a puzzle I don't understand.
Perhaps it's a enigma that eludes my comprehension.
Sometimes, I get the feeling that I'm Stranded in the wrong time.
Occasionally, I experience a sense of being stuck in an inappropriate era.
Where love is just a lyric in a children's rhyme, A sound-bite.
In this context, love seems merely superficial and insignificant.
Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Isn't it understandable that I am exhausted?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Shouldn't it come as no surprise that I feel anxious?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Isn't it logical that I am uncertain about what is correct?
Oh these days, After all the misery you made.
Oh, these current times, following all the suffering you inflicted.
Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Isn't it understandable that I am filled with fear?
Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
Shouldn't it come as no surprise that I feel deceived?
Nothing left inside this old cathedral, Just the sad lonely spires.
There is nothing remaining within this aged place of worship, only the melancholic solitary steeples.
How do you make it right?
How can one rectify or resolve the situation?
Oh but you try.
However, you attempt to do so.
Is it any wonder that I'm tired?
Isn't it understandable that I am exhausted?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Shouldn't it come as no surprise that I feel anxious?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Isn't it logical that I am uncertain about what is correct?
Oh these days. After all the misery you made,
Oh, these current times. Following all the suffering you caused.
Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Isn't it understandable that I am filled with fear?
Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
Shouldn't it come as no surprise that I feel deceived?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY, TOM CHAPLIN
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LETRA
I always thought that I knew
I'd always have the right to
Be living in the kingdom of the good and true.
It's so long,
Now I think I was wrong.
And you were laughing along.
And now I look like a fool
For thinking you were on...
My side,
Is it any wonder
I'm tired?
Is it any wonder
That I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder
I don't know what's right?
Sometimes it's hard to know
Where I stand,
It's hard to know where I am.
Well, maybe it's a puzzle
I don't understand.
Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm
Stranded in the wrong time,
Where love is just a lyric
In a children's rhyme.
Is it any wonder
I'm tired?
Is it any wonder
That I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder
I don't know what's right?
Oh, these days,
After all the misery made,
Is it any wonder
That I feel afraid?
Is it any wonder
That I feel betrayed?
Nothing left inside this old cathedral.
Just the sad, lonely spires.
How do you make it right?
Oh, but you try,
Is it any wonder
I'm tired?
Is it any wonder
That I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder
I don't know what's right?
Oh, these days,
After all the misery made,
Is it any wonder
That I feel afraid?
Is it any wonder
That I feel betrayed?
Fiorella Beas
Por este tipo de canciones empecé a comprender que la música no tenia que entenderla, sino solamente sentirla 💜🎶
Paula Andrea Romero
Exacto
Luis Munares
Así es 👍🏾
ESTUDIOS MATEMATICA CON EL PROFE JOSUESITO
exacto
Rodrigo Kusanagi
Debatible.
WLD
@Rodrigo Kusanagi Muy debatible, pero tambien entendible jajaj ! Un abrazo para todos !
FixYourTeeth
It’s 2023 and this song is still the best song ever created.
Joanne J
This song is still it, gets me like right there lol
Nonrev Sdrahcir
Instrumental version through headphones is just epic 😃
Corleone Disco Star
fantastic ❤❤❤