Wonderwall
Oasis [Be Here Now Tour] Lyrics
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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 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
The lyrics of Oasis' "Wonderwall" are those of a love letter in song form, as the singer addresses someone they deeply care for. The song is about the singer's belief that the person they are talking to can save them. The verses express doubt and frustration with the object of affection, the chorus expresses hope and faith that this person will be a source of strength, a "wonderwall."
The opening verse sets the stage for the song, as the singer states that "today is gonna be the day" that the person they're singing to will "throw it back to" them - this most likely refers to some sort of acknowledgement or reciprocation of the singer's feelings. They go on to express their disbelief that anyone else could feel the same way they do about this person.
In the second verse, the singer addresses the rumors they've heard about the person's emotional state, which they describe as having lost the "fire in [their] heart." Although the singer admits that they've "heard it all before," they remain convinced that this person is special and their belief in them unwavering. Throughout both verses, the singer emphasizes the difficulty of communicating their feelings - "There are many things that I / Would like to say to you but I don't know how."
The chorus is where the song's title comes in - the singer declares that this person is their "wonderwall," the person who can save them. The repetition of the phrase "after all" in the second half of the chorus emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings, as if to say that despite everything, this person is still the one who matters most.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day
The day has finally arrived for the person to face their problems.
That they're gonna throw it back to you
The person will face the consequences of their actions.
By now you should've somehow
It's expected that the person should have already realized what they need to do.
Realized what you gotta do
The person needs to come to a realization about what needs to be done to resolve the situation.
I don't believe that anybody
The singer thinks that nobody feels the same way about the subject.
Feels the way I do, about you now
The singer has strong feelings about the person they are talking to.
Backbeat, the word was on the street
There's a rumor going around that something has happened.
That the fire in your heart is out
You've lost the passion you used to have.
I'm sure you've heard it all before
The person has already been told their situation before.
But you never really had a doubt
Despite hearing it before, the person has never truly doubted their abilities.
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The journey to resolving the situation is not straightforward and has many twists and turns.
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The path to resolution is blinding, meaning it's difficult to see what needs to be done.
There are many things that I
The singer has a lot they want to say.
Would like to say to you but I don't know how
Despite wanting to say something, the singer doesn't know how to express themselves.
Because maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
The singer believes that the person they're talking to can help them out of their situation.
And after all, you're my wonderwall
The person is important to the singer and gives them comfort.
Today was gonna be the day
A day had already been set for resolving the situation.
But they'll never throw it back to you
The consequences will not necessarily be immediate.
Realized what you're not to do
The person should know what action to not take to avoid worsening the situation.
I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
The singer is hopeful that the person can help them resolve their situation.
And after all, you're my wonderwall
The person is a source of comfort and safety for the singer.
you're gonna be the one that saves me
The singer reiterates their belief that the person can help them out of their situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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"TODAY IS GONNA BE THE DAY..."
TRACK 3 FROM '(WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?'
WONDERWALL
Oasis - Wonderwall - Official Video
@floydledqueen3
This song comes from God's playlist
@AmairanyBerenice
still amazing.
@suggestedusername
one of those songs that gets so overplayed on the radio yet always sounds fresh every time. oasis is one of the few bands who can pull that off
@DannyBoyMadFerIt
i don't believe that anybody feels the way i do about you now
@mordiger
when they were children they use to write words or songs on a wall in their bedroom. they use to call it their "wonderwall".
@ROCKSOLID19
It is impossible to get bored with Oasis. I can listen to them all day, everyday. The only band that achieves this for me, I hope its the same for you.
@hopebgood
A timeless classic that will live on for decades.
@MMKOVACProduksn
Noel: "What’s a “Wonderwall”? Who cares. Sounds great." :)
@khuselangubelanga7824
love love this song.