Wonderwall
Mainstream Machine Lyrics

Today is gonna be the day
Today is a pivotal day in which something important will happen.

That they're gonna throw it back to you
It is in reference to how one's actions often have consequences, and those consequences may affect them in the future.

By now you should've somehow
By this point, one should have some level of understanding or realization about something important.

Realized what you gotta do
It is about understanding what needs to be done in order to achieve a certain goal or in how to act in any given situation.

I don't believe that anybody
The persona expresses doubt about the belief that anyone else feels the same way they do.

Feels the way I do about you now
It is about a deeply felt and strong affection or love that is felt towards another person in the present.

Back beat, the word is on the street
The persona is conveying the idea that news or information about a certain topic is being spread in the community.

That the fire in your heart is out
This refers to feeling discouraged or uninspired, often linked to feeling a lack of passion, desire or excitement about something one used to feel moved by.

I'm sure you've heard it all before
It refers to a situation where someone has been told of an issue, admonished about it, or told to change their behavior already.

But you never really had a doubt
Despite hearing the same thing over and over again, the person never questioned the truth of it and never doubted its accuracy or relevance.

And all the roads we have to walk are winding
It refers to how life's journey can be complex or uncertain with no obvious path to follow.

And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
It refers to the idea that sometimes the brightest and most attractive paths in life can lead to mistakes or regret and how these can be deceptive or blinding.

There are many things that I would
The persona is making reference to how they have many things they want to say.

Like to say to you
They want to be honest and share their true feelings with the other person.

But I don't know how
The persona is unsure about how to approach someone and express their feelings or concerns.

Because maybe
The persona is expressing a hope or a desire they have for something to happen or change.

You're gonna be the one that saves me
They perceive the person they are addressing to be the source of salvation or hope in their lives.

And after all
It refers to how things may turn out despite one's doubts or reservations.

You're my wonderwall
The persona is referencing the other person as their source of courage, support, and hope in times of trouble.

Today was gonna be the day
It expresses a sense of disappointment or frustration when something important does not happen as envisioned or hoped.

But they'll never throw it back to you
This line is reflective of the idea that actions have consequences, and sometimes these consequences may not be in one's favor.

By now you should've somehow
It is about coming to an understanding of how things should have happened, despite the current situation.

Realized what you're not to do
It refers to knowing what to avoid or not to do in order to avoid negative outcomes in the future.

I don't believe that anybody
It is a repetition of the earlier line and conveys a similar sentiment.

Feels the way I do
It is a statement of how powerful the persona's feelings are for the addressed person and how unique they are to them.

About you now
They are emphasizing how the feelings they have for the addressed person are still very present and reflective of the present moment.

I said maybe
It represents the persona's doubt or uncertainty about their hope for something better or different.

You're gonna be the one that saves me
It repeats the sentiment from earlier that the other person is their hope and inspiration in difficult times.

You're gonna be the one that saves me
It is a repetition of an earlier line conveying the same sentiment.

You're gonna be the one that saves me
It is another repetition of an earlier line conveying the same sentiment.