Wonderland
Payne Kendall Lyrics

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Hey, Alice are you completely

Satisfied with Wonderland

And all it's wonder?

Cause if you're not, you know I

Heard that they're handing out a

money-back guarantee at the door.

Going blind to the pain,

Going deaf to the sight,

Going down to the cry,

Of the innocent life.

I read the paper,

And I drank all the juice

In my refrigerator, now I'm

Starved for knowledge,

Thirsty for the truth.

And in the pages I could

Sense all the longing in the world

I close my eyes, cause I'm longing too.

Going blind to the pain,

Going deaf to the sight,

Going down to the cry,

Of the innocent life.

Who knows your name,

anymore, anymore?

I'll say your name,

forever more, forever more.

Blind to the pain,

Going deaf to the sight,

Going down to the cry,

Of the innocent life,

Of the innocent life.

Overall Meaning

The song Wonderland by Payne Kendall is a reflective piece on the emptiness of life and the search for a deeper, more authentic experience. The singer, Alice, is used as a symbol for the superficiality of the world she inhabits. The opening lines ask Alice if she is truly satisfied with her life in Wonderland, which represents the shallow and meaningless existence that many people lead. The suggestion that a money-back guarantee is available emphasizes the pointlessness of the pursuit of happiness in a world that does not offer genuine satisfaction.

The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's own search for meaning. His consumption of the news and fruit juice represents a desire for knowledge and sustenance. This is contrasted with the longing he senses in the world, suggesting that many people are similarly thirsting for something more in their lives. The chorus repeats the refrain of being blind to the pain, deaf to the sight, and going down to the cry of the innocent life. This suggests a kind of numbness to the suffering of others, which is perhaps necessary to function in a world that often feels overwhelming.

The bridge of the song asks who knows your name anymore, which speaks to a sense of anonymity and disconnection that can pervade modern life. The singer promises to say the listener's name forever more, reflecting a desire for connection and recognition. The final chorus repeats the refrain and reinforces the idea that many people are living innocent lives of quiet desperation.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, Alice are you completely
Asking Alice if she is fully content

Satisfied with Wonderland
If she's happy with her life where she is right now

And all it's wonder?
Everything the place has to offer

Cause if you're not, you know I
If she's not happy, I am here for you

Heard that they're handing out a
There's an opportunity to abandon this life

money-back guarantee at the door.
And receive full payment for it

Going blind to the pain,
Ignoring the agony

Going deaf to the sight,
Unconcerned about things he sees

Going down to the cry,
Going into depression

Of the innocent life.
Because of an innocent life

I read the paper,
Keeping up to date with current events