Wonderwall
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That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
Backbeat, the word was on the street
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads that lead you there were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
The song Wonderwall by Oasis is an embodiment of the band's signature sound - a mix of rock, pop, and psychedelic elements. The song starts with the first line "Today is gonna be the day, That they're gonna throw it back to you", which seems to suggest that the singer is waiting for something to happen, for life to turn over a new leaf. The word "they" can refer to society or the universe, while "throwing it back" can signify giving a second chance, an opportunity to start again. The singer then talks about the addressee of the song, who they believe can help them find this new direction in life. The line "Realized what you gotta do" can also imply that the singer has finally figured out what they want from life and that the addressee is the only one who can help them achieve it.
The song then moves towards the chorus, where the singer sings "Because maybe, You're gonna be the one that saves me, And after all, You're my wonderwall". Here, the word "maybe" is an acknowledgment that change is possible, but it's uncertain if the addressee is willing to help. The term "Wonderwall" is not explicitly defined in the song, but it is speculated to represent a protective barrier, an escape from reality or a person who keeps you grounded. In the second verse, the singer repeats the same theme of waiting for someone to help them. However, this time, they express skepticism that this person will come through. Overall, the song is an anthem of hope and love, set against a backdrop of uncertainty and skepticism about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day
Today is the day that something significant is going to happen.
That they're gonna throw it back to you
Someone is going to remind you of something from your past and its impact on your present.
By now you should've somehow
You should have already figured out, in some way, what you need to do.
Realized what you gotta do
You need to come to terms with what you must do in order to move forward.
I don't believe that anybody
I highly doubt that anyone else feels the way that I do.
Feels the way I do about you now
I have intense emotions for you that no one else can comprehend.
Backbeat, the word was on the street
There was a buzz about a particular topic going around.
That the fire in your heart is out
Your passion and motivation seem to have dissipated.
I'm sure you've heard it all before
I'm certain that you've been advised about this issue previously.
But you never really had a doubt
Yet, you've never truly been skeptical about my intentions or advice.
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The path ahead is not straightforward and can be confusing.
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
Despite the obstacles, the end goal is still shining bright in the distance.
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I have a lot of things I want to express to you.
But I don't know how
I am unsure of how to approach the conversation.
Because maybe
Possibly or perhaps.
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You might be the individual who can help me through a difficult time.
And after all
Despite everything that has happened or what comes next.
You're my wonderwall
You are my source of hope and support.
Today was gonna be the day
Today was meant to be significant, but it did not turn out that way.
But they'll never throw it back to you
It is unlikely that anyone will remind you of your past significance again.
By now you should've somehow
By this time, you ought to have reached some conclusion or resolution.
Realized what you're not to do
You should have figured out what actions do not lead to positive outcomes.
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You could be the person who rescues me from a difficult period.
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You have the potential to help me through a trying time.
You're gonna be the one that saves me
I believe that you have what it takes to be my source of support.
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.