Koppes lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland where he also produces albums and teaches songwriting. He is the father of O Koppes and Neige Koppes who have their own band, Bright Red.
I Wonder
Peter Koppes Lyrics
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Of desire and how to keep it
You've been blessed with the gift of natural law
I wander around in a secular valley
I want a glimpse, of hope and you'll have me
Weary for a jeer on your island shore
Or if its your turn to cry
I wonder if I'm feeling better now
In the womb, never though I'd be there
Comfort of I feel that I'm needy
Then with trust came ecstasy and my tears
Chance had it lost in the sands
What'd you learn with lonely friends
A faded fire, a painful souvenir
I wonder if I'm feeling better
Or if its just a turnaround
I wonder if I'm feeling better now
The lyrics of Peter Koppes’s song ‘I Wonder’ seem to be about a person who’s searching for meaning and fulfillment in life through various experiences but finds it ultimately in someone else. The first few lines of the song seem to suggest that the person being referred to has an innate ability to maintain their desires and that they possess a gift of natural law which enables them to do so. The singer goes on to speak about how they themselves are searching for hope in a secular world and that they’d like a glimpse of it. The “jeer on your island shore” could be interpreted as an act of defiance in the face of the world’s hardships.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be asking themselves questions about how they’re feeling now and whether that feeling is something they can sustain. They also wonder whether it’s their turn to cry or if they’re actually feeling better. It’s almost as if they’re in a state of perpetual uncertainty about their own emotions and the world around them.
The line “In the womb, never thought I’d be there” seems to suggest that the singer didn’t expect to feel so needy or confused about their place in the world. However, when they found trust and ecstasy with someone else, they shed tears. The line “Chance had it lost in the sands” seems to suggest that they might have lost something valuable through unforeseen circumstances. Lastly, the “faded fire” and “painful souvenir” could be interpreted as a loss or memory of something beautiful that has nonetheless diminished in time.
Line by Line Meaning
Only you knows the secret
Only you have the knowledge of what desire truly entails
Of desire and how to keep it
You possess the wisdom of maintaining a strong and lasting desire
You've been blessed with the gift of natural law
You have been endowed with a divine ability to understand and follow the laws of nature
I wander around in a secular valley
I am lost and hopeless, devoid of spirituality and divine guidance
I want a glimpse, of hope and you'll have me
If you give me a sign of hope, I will follow you with unwavering trust and faith
Weary for a jeer on your island shore
I am tired and desperate for the slightest hint of happiness and joy in your presence
I wonder if I'm feeling better
I question whether my emotional state has improved
Or if its your turn to cry
Or if you are now suffering and in need of support
In the womb, never thought I'd be there
When I was younger, I never imagined I would end up in this situation
Comfort of I feel that I'm needy
I find comfort in acknowledging my own vulnerability
Then with trust came ecstasy and my tears
As I began to trust, I experienced a sense of overwhelming joy mixed with sadness and tears
Chance had it lost in the sands
I lost my way due to an unforeseeable turn of events
What'd you learn with lonely friends
What wisdom have you gained from your experiences with loneliness and solitude?
A faded fire, a painful souvenir
My once passionate flame has dwindled, leaving only a painful memory
Or if its just a turnaround
Or if my current emotional state is only temporary
I wonder if I'm feeling better now
I ponder whether I have made progress in my emotional journey
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.