Weller's eleventh studio album, Sonik Kicks, was released on 19 March 2012. The Green Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Weller’s own Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey, with co-producer Simon Dine and engineer Charles Rees.
Born John William Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival. As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the '80s and Oasis in the '90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council's career progressed, Weller's interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn't get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller's solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain. By the mid-'90s, he had released three successful albums which were both critically-acclaimed and massively popular in England, where contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene were citing him as an influence. Just as importantly, many observers, while occasionally criticizing the trad-rock nature of his music, acknowledged that Weller was one of the few rock veterans that had managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.
Paul Weller-Come On
Paul Weller Lyrics
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People fly by in the traffics boom
Knowing, just where you're blowing
Getting to where you should be going
Don't let them get you down
Making you feel guilty about
Golden rain, will bring you riches
Climbing forever trying
Find your way out, of the wildwild wood
Now there's no justice
There's only yourself, that you can trust in
And I say, "High tide, mid afternoon"
Oh, people fly by, in the traffics boom
Oh, knowing, just where you're blowing
Getting to where you should be going
Day by day your world fades away
Waiting to feel, all the dreams that say
Golden rain will bring you riches
All the good things, you deserve now
And I say, "Climbing forever trying"
You're gonna find your way out
Of the wild wild wood
Say that, you're gonna find your way out
Of the wild wild wood, of the wild wild wood
The lyrics of "Wild Wood" by Paul Weller present a message of perseverance to the listener. The opening line "High tide, mid afternoon" creates a sense of movement and vitality that is juxtaposed against the busy rush of traffic. Weller urges the listener to ignore those who might bring them down and to focus on reaching their goals in life, symbolized by the idea of "getting to where you should be going."
The chorus repeats the opening lines, reinforcing the idea that perseverance is key to reaching one's dreams. Weller explores the theme of justice and self-trust, suggesting that one cannot always rely on external forces to help them; they must have faith in their own abilities to find their way out of difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
High tide, mid afternoon
The peak of the day, when everything is busy and hectic.
People fly by in the traffics boom
People are always rushing past, going about their business.
Knowing, just where you're blowing
Having a clear sense of direction and purpose.
Getting to where you should be going
Making progress towards your goals.
Don't let them get you down
Don't allow others to bring you down or discourage you.
Making you feel guilty about
Trying to shame you or make you feel bad.
Golden rain, will bring you riches
Good things will come to those who persevere.
All the good things, you deserve now
You have worked hard and deserve to enjoy the rewards.
Climbing forever trying
Continuing to work towards your goals, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Find your way out, of the wildwild wood
Escape the difficulties and challenges that are holding you back, and find freedom and success.
Now there's no justice
Feeling like the world is unfair or unjust.
There's only yourself, that you can trust in
Ultimately, you have to rely on yourself and your own abilities to succeed.
And I say, "High tide, mid afternoon"
Repeating the opening line as a reminder of the chaos and busyness of life.
Oh, people fly by, in the traffics boom
Reiterating the constant movement and activity going on around us.
Day by day your world fades away
Reversing the earlier sense of progress and movement, now emphasizing the passing of time and the potential for missed opportunities.
Waiting to feel, all the dreams that say
Hoping for the fulfillment of your dreams and aspirations.
Say that, you're gonna find your way out
Encouraging the listener to hold onto the belief that they can overcome their challenges and find success.
Of the wild wild wood, of the wild wild wood
Repeating the phrase for emphasis and poetic effect.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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@SaduhRodrigo
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@135792468101214
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@fedeelcapoo
the gameplay got shit also
@alex-qr6ci
Avicc dead
@kh91132
PES 2010 good times
@psba03
Uma das melhores do PES 2010.
@cherokeelair4513
"...and she said where to? I said I DON'T KNOW!~" This song never fails to make me want to move or make me grateful for where I am and where I'm going and who I'm going with!
@TheFakeyCakeMaker
I just need to run and you need it too.