After busking his way around the world, the englishman found himself in Australia. Having taken in an early concert by The Church, which were at that time performing as a three-piece, Willson-Piper soon joined Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Nick Ward in 1980, expanding the band's lineup and broadening its sound.
Along with contributing to each of The Church's studio releases, he has maintained a steady solo effort since the mid-1980s and released several albums under his own name. Ever since, when all commitment allows it and the opportunity provides itself, Marty has been doing sporadic solo performances all over the world as well as a few tours in Australia and the USA. So far there have been released 3 solo live-albums, all documenting the spontanity, immediacy, intimacy, joy & brilliant guitarplay which make these events so special. 2004s Live From The Other Side being the latest.
Other side projects and collaborations include two stints as guitarist for UK rock group All About Eve, David Gedge's Cinerama and work with Jules Shear, Tom Verlaine, Martin Rössel, Brix Smith of The Fall and Aimee Mann.
In 2005, Willson-Piper joined veteran band The Saints to record the album Nothing Is Staight In My House and tour. The same year he also played guitar on the track Oceans on the album Fresh Wine For The Horses by Rob Dickinson.
In 2008 he played guitar and contributed vocally on the track Beatles And The Stones, originally written by The House Of Love, on the album Treason by norwegian artist Marte Heggelund.
He also works with long-time friend Andy 'Dare' Mason under the name Noctorum
Wondering
Marty Willson-Piper Lyrics
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Things I've seen
I never knew you then
I think about the things you did
I wish that I knew when
But I want to think about you now
I never left you long
Though the things you said you did
I'm wondering if I'll ever see you
Wondering if I can
Wondering if I'll ever see you
I think I will I can, 'cause I'm...
Wondering, wondering out loud
Wondering, wondering out loud for you
Wondering, wondering out loud
Wondering, wondering out loud
Sometimes when I think about you
Lying on your own
I still think I'm gonna love you
Gonna take you home
I still think things about you
I know I haven't seen
Perhaps these things will come and tell me
What I really mean
But I think about you every morning
Even when you're gone
I think about you and your heart
Think about how long, I'll be...
But I think about you every morning
Even when you're gone
I think about you and your heart
And think about how long, I'll be...
The song "Wondering" by Marty Willson-Piper is a wistful and introspective tune about a lost love. The lyrics suggest the singer is haunted by the memory of someone who they never really got to know, but who made a deep impression on them nonetheless. "Well I want to tell you things I've seen", the song begins, hinting that the singer has had experiences that they wish they could have shared with the subject of their longing. But the opportunity is gone now, and all that's left is a bittersweet sense of regret.
Throughout the song, the singer is "wondering" about what might have been, and whether there's any chance they might reconnect with this lost love. The repeated refrain of "I'm wondering if I'll ever see you" highlights their yearning to bridge the distance that separates them. However, there's a sense of resignation too - the singer has clearly been waiting for a long time, and it's not clear if their wish will ever be fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I want to tell you
The singer wants to express something to the person who is not present in the moment.
Things I've seen
The singer wants to share their experiences with the other person.
I never knew you then
The singer did not know the other person in the past.
I think about the things you did
The artist often recalls the actions of the other person.
I wish that I knew when
The artist wishes to know the timing of the other person's actions.
But I want to think about you now
The singer is focused on the present and wants to think about the other person in the present.
I never left you long
The singer did not stay away from the other person for a long time.
Though the things you said you did
The artist is aware that the other person has done things, but those things do not fit into the current situation.
Don't fit into this song
The artist is acknowledging that the things the other person has done do not relate to the current situation or story being told in the song.
I'm wondering if I'll ever see you
The artist is curious if they will ever meet the other person again.
Wondering if I can
The singer is unsure if they have the ability or opportunity to see the other person again.
I think I will I can, 'cause I'm...
The artist believes they will see the other person again because of their attitude or persistence.
Wondering, wondering out loud
The singer is voicing their thoughts and questions about the other person.
Wondering, wondering out loud for you
The singer is specifically directing their thoughts and questions towards the other person.
Sometimes when I think about you
The singer occasionally recalls the memory of the other person.
Lying on your own
The other person is alone in this memory.
I still think I'm gonna love you
The artist believes they will continue to love the other person.
Gonna take you home
The singer desires to be with the other person again and have them close.
I still think things about you
The singer still has thoughts and feelings about the other person.
I know I haven't seen
The artist acknowledges that they have not recently had any contact with the other person.
Perhaps these things will come and tell me
The artist hopes that their thoughts and feelings will provide insight into their current situation.
What I really mean
The artist hopes that they will gain a deeper understanding of their feelings and thoughts about the other person.
But I think about you every morning
The singer consistently thinks about the other person in the morning, regardless of their absence.
Even when you're gone
The artist still thinks about the other person even though they are no longer present.
I think about you and your heart
The singer specifically thinks about the other person's heart and possibly their emotions or feelings.
Think about how long, I'll be...
The singer wonders how much longer they will be thinking about the other person.
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Written by: JAMES CLEVELAND
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