Wonderwall
Oasis⨀ Lyrics


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Today is gonna be the day
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
That the fire in your heart is out
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 are 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
And after all, you're my wonderwall

I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all, you're my wonderwall

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oasis's "Wonderwall" speak to the complexity of relationships and the desire for someone to come and save us from our troubles. The singer suggests that today is the day that they will get through to the person they're singing about because "they're gonna throw it back to you." The repetition of the phrase "by now you should've somehow realized what you gotta do" suggests that the person they're singing to is perhaps not living up to their full potential or not making the right choices in life. The singer admits that they don't believe anyone feels the same way they do about the person they're singing to.


The second verse begins with the word "backbeat" which adds a nice sense of rhythm to the song. The idea that "the word was on the street that the fire in your heart is out" suggests that this person has perhaps lost their passion or drive in life. Despite hearing this before, they haven't had any doubts about their ability to succeed. The singer is again emphasizing the fact that they feel very strongly about this person, more so than anyone else could understand.


The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its catchy melody and the repeated phrases "you're gonna be the one that saves me" and "after all, you're my wonderwall." These lines suggest that the person the singer is singing to has the ability to be their savior, their "wonderwall" if you will, and can help them through any tough time.


Overall, "Wonderwall" is a romantic and hopeful song that speaks to the desire to be saved and the strength of a relationship. It's easy to see why it's become such a beloved song in the years since its release.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is gonna be the day
Today is the day that something important is going to happen


That they're gonna throw it back to you
Someone is going to return something to you, possibly a memory or a feeling


By now you should've somehow
At this point, you should have figured something out


Realized what you gotta do
You should have recognized what you need to do


I don't believe that anybody
I don't think anyone


Feels the way I do, about you now
Loves you as deeply as I do, at this moment


Backbeat, the word was on the street
A rumor was circulating


That the fire in your heart is out
That you have lost your passion or motivation


I'm sure you've heard it all before
You have probably been told this many times before


But you never really had a doubt
However, you've never really been uncertain in yourself


And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The journey ahead is filled with twists and turns


And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The path we need to take is difficult and full of challenges


There are many things that I
There are a lot of subjects that I


Would like to say to you but I don't know how
However, I'm not sure how to express them


Because maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
Perhaps, you will be the person who rescues me from myself


And after all, you're my wonderwall
In the end, you are my safe haven and my source of inspiration


Today was gonna be the day
Today was supposed to be the day that something important happened


But they'll never throw it back to you
However, you won't be able to recapture it again


By now you should've somehow
By now, you should have figured something out


Realized what you're not to do
Recognized what you shouldn't do


I don't believe that anybody
I still don't think anyone


Feels the way I do, about you now
Loves you as deeply as I do, at this moment


And all the roads that lead you there are winding
The paths that will take you to where you need to go are filled with twists and turns


And all the lights that light the way are blinding
The journey ahead will be challenging and require a lot of hard work


There are many things that I
There are a lot of subjects that I


Would like to say to you but I don't know how
But I'm at a loss for words when it comes to expressing them


I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
I once again suggest that you might be the one to help me overcome my struggles


And after all, you're my wonderwall
Ultimately, you are my safety net and my guiding light


I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
Once again, I suggest that you might be the one to pull me out of my troubles


And after all, you're my wonderwall
In the end, you are the one that supports me unconditionally


I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
And I suggest yet again, that you might hold the key to my deliverance


You're gonna be the one that saves me
You are the one who can offer me a way out of my problems


You're gonna be the one that saves me
Ultimately, you are my savior and my hope for the future




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kkidrauhl

Today is gonna be the day
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
That the fire in your heart is out
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

'Cause 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 are 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
And after all
You're my wonderwall

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall

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



All comments from YouTube:

@angelicakestin3755

Nostalgia is possibly one of the best and worst feelings ever

@kiyagetahun8052

Agreed

@CanadianHunter69

@@patrickbateman7802 you grow up and lose your youth, friends die, you get hurt and struggle to be an adult in a myriad of scenarios life throws...then you remember some time you heard this, when you were a teen and all the things you've been through were still ahead of you...in other words, life hits you

@ReeceyW

Jeez this describes how this song feels to me so frickin well

@angelicakestin3755

Patrick Bateman nothing major, just the overwhelming feeling that I can never relive moments. Every time I hear this song it’s like a time machine to many years back to when I’d listen to this every day. Times with no pandemic, or stress, times from long ago that remind me just how precious life really is. You really never realize how fast it passes except in hindsight. Once it’s gone, there’s no getting it back so cherish every moment :)

@willbongiorno7381

never listened to this song but it gives me serious nostalgia

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@jessicamessica839

The national song of people learning how to play guitar

@HeroblueDS

Dx

@n00n79

Slow ride is also a common beginners song

@Ledwow

i thought that was smoke on the wire

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