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Missile is a Rock 'n' Roll trio from Dallas, Texas. Each member, Aaron, Ari, and Benji had tired of playing dead-end gigs and music they didn't believe in for other bands. Bender brothers, Ari and Aaron, had formed a band called Danger Runner and started writing and playing music they loved. As time progressed they went through drummers who weren't willing to put in the hard work it takes to make it. Only after the Benders picked up Benji Woerly as the "missing link" drummer was Missile formed.
The first EP entitled "Heat Seeking" has been released though Missile has only been together a year. Hard work is already the norm! The guys stay busy with constant practicing, writing new material, producing music videos, recording, and playing shows. They opened recently for the Reverend Horton Heat at Trees in Dallas, a favorite venue. Missile has also been featured in a couple of national magazines. The next step is to take Missile on the road!
Missile is a Breda, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands based rockband. Their sound reaches from wave to prog, and from industrial to pop.
Wish
Missile Lyrics
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I Wish I knew the story of the cardboard man,
Or the Talking filmcanister, Or the Spoon that Moved
I Wish I knew the one about the wise guru
I wish I knew about the dog that dressed like a cat,
Or the mule that walked like rock
Or the tornado who swam like a statue of Carmen Miranda
I Wish I knew all these stories or had the inclination to make them up
I Wish I could sit on soft pillows and drink molten lava
I Wish I could make love to the sky
I Wish I could eat the corn of Joy and Sorrow
I Wish the sky was green and my body was bright blue
I Wish I could talk sideways and backwards
I Wish I could drive the tractor of Innocence and return the the life I never
knew
I Wish I could drink chocolate champaigne
I Wish I had that Fax Number
I Wish I nothing could mean something and that everbody could have everything
Some wishes come true
Some of this wishes will come true
Others, are destined to become dreams deferred,
Shriveling up like grapes with sun tans,
But all is not lost,
No, all is not lost, not yet
I Wish I had 3 eyes, but of course, I have 3 eyes
I have clavoyant paranoia
I have precogant disetence
I have many other ways of seeing at my disposal
I have a garbage disposal, dinner plans and dog bisquets
I have many many options and a strong sense that freedom comes with in
But I shall never find it
Freedom is lost, Failure is just around the corner and the only thing that
Consoles me is the sound of my voice, and the fact that I don't cut myself
Shaving as I used too
The song "Wish" by Missile is a contemplation on the power of imagination and the limitations of reality. The lyrics express the desire to invent stories and myths, to create impossible scenarios and to experience the world in extraordinary ways. The singer wishes he could know the tales of strange creatures and objects, from the talking filmcanister to the honest lizard. He longs for the ability to see the sky as green and his own body as bright blue, to talk sideways and backwards, and to drive the tractor of innocence. He also wishes for more sensory pleasures, such as drinking molten lava, making love to the sky, and eating the corn of joy and sorrow.
However, the singer also acknowledges the impossibility of some of these wishes and the fact that many dreams are destined to remain unrealized. He compares them to grapes with sun tans, shriveling up and becoming dreams deferred. Still, he clings to the hope that some of his wishes will come true and that he can find freedom and meaning in his own way.
The song emphasizes the importance of imagination as a way to transcend mundane reality and create new possibilities. It encourages listeners to embrace their own creativity and to cultivate a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. At the same time, it also recognizes the limitations of these dreams and the necessity of finding meaning in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I Wish I had a story to tell
I wish I had an interesting life story to share
I Wish I knew the story of the cardboard man,
Or the Talking filmcanister, Or the Spoon that Moved
I Wish I knew the one about the wise guru
Or the honest Lizard
I wish I knew about the dog that dressed like a cat,
Or the mule that walked like rock
Or the tornado who swam like a statue of Carmen Miranda
I long to know fascinating stories and tales that I can pass on to others
I Wish I knew all these stories or had the inclination to make them up
I desire to possess the knowledge or creativity to craft such interesting stories myself
I Wish I could sit on soft pillows and drink molten lava
I crave for unusual experiences and sensations
I Wish I could make love to the sky
I yearn for an intimate and spiritual connection with nature
I Wish I could eat the corn of Joy and Sorrow
I wish to be able to fully embrace and appreciate a wide range of emotions
I Wish the sky was green and my body was bright blue
I long for a reality that is far removed from what we currently know and experience
I Wish I could talk sideways and backwards
I desire to have the ability to communicate in unconventional ways
I Wish I could drive the tractor of Innocence and return the the life I never
knew
I wish to be able to go back to a simpler and more innocent time or place that I never experienced
I Wish I could drink chocolate champaigne
I desire for extravagant luxuries that do not currently exist or are not easily obtained
I Wish I had that Fax Number
I wish for specific things or opportunities to come my way
I Wish I nothing could mean something and that everbody could have everything
I dream of a world where there is no scarcity or conflict, and everyone is content and fulfilled
Some wishes come true
Some of this wishes will come true
Others, are destined to become dreams deferred,
Shriveling up like grapes with sun tans,
But all is not lost,
No, all is not lost, not yet
I am aware that some of my wishes may come true, but I also acknowledge that some may remain unfulfilled, yet I remain hopeful
I Wish I had 3 eyes, but of course, I have 3 eyes
I have clavoyant paranoia
I have precogant disetence
I have many other ways of seeing at my disposal
I have a garbage disposal, dinner plans and dog bisquets
I have many many options and a strong sense that freedom comes with in
But I shall never find it
Freedom is lost, Failure is just around the corner and the only thing that
Consoles me is the sound of my voice, and the fact that I don't cut myself
Shaving as I used too
I yearn for a different perspective and the ability to see beyond the ordinary, but I also acknowledge my limitations and struggles with freedom and self-harm
Contributed by Isabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gak- Man
King Missile were an amazing band and it's a real shame such great music has gone largely unrecognised and has fallen into obscurity. It might sound strange since most people think of KM as just a comedy act, but their music, especially the album 'They' was a turning point in my life. KM have honestly helped me through some difficult times and I'm sure they will continue to be my remedy for a long time.
fraukus12
I agree. Saw them back in '93 in Michigan. Met John. The show changed my life.
Artemis Vega
Absolutely. John S Hall has an amazing ability to look at things like some demented surreal poet. I had a chat to him once, long ago on Mypace and it was just a bit casualness that was out of this world. Just ten minutes with a cool dude with a great perspective. I'll always treasure that as simple as it was. This is an excellent song and almost totally KM3, it's only lacking Murdoch. King Missile are so underrated, particularly the Rick/Xefos/Hall incarnation, which is often like mad, really well done Jazz metal. Or something. This song has a philosophical edge like Ed.
Caolan OD
I love them. I discovered them in 1994.
itsabeautifulworld4u_notme
Truth is the best medicine
Thom Null
They are the furthest thing from a comedy act, I agree. I consider them to be one of the greatest groups in American history, and I've listened to their entire oeuvre. Been a fan for 14 years now, and have gotten to know the lead singer digitally.
Brandon Steele
I think this is King Missile's best-sounding song
Ex-Hogger1417
But all is not lost. No. All is not lost. Not yet. Great song.
Prince Westerburg
The recordings on their albums are just amazing - would love to know about their miking and amps choices, but it probably lost in the mists of time, which they rented in for the session...
Thom Null
I consider the singer of this band to be a friend of mine, and he has added so much to the world. I'm glad to know John Hall. :)