Wishing Well
Priory Jones and the Mission Lyrics
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No, you're not going anywhere
Run around the town, singing your blues
No, you're not going anywhere
You've always been a good friend of mine
And you always said farewell
But the only time that you're satisfied is
Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself
Or is that what you're trying to do
Put up a fight you believe to be right
Someday the sun will shine through
You've always got something to hide,
Something you just can't tell
And the only time that you're satisfied is
When your feet's in the wishing well
And I know what you're wishing for
Love in a peaceful world
Love in a peaceful world
Love in a peaceful world
You've always been a good friend of mine
And you always said farewell
And the only time that you're satisfied is
When your feet's in the wishing well
Wishing well
Wishing well
Yeah
The first verse of "Wishing Well" by Priory Jones and the Mission seems to allude to someone who is stuck in their current situation and cannot seem to move forward: "Take off your hat, kick off your shoes / No, you're not going anywhere / Run around the town, singing your blues / No, you're not going anywhere." Despite the individual's attempts to change their situation, they remain stuck and cannot seem to find a way out. The second verse suggests that this individual may be struggling with some deeper issue, possibly related to mental health: "Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself / Or is that what you're trying to do / Put up a fight you believe to be right / Someday the sun will shine through." The lyrics suggest that the person may be struggling with suicidal ideation, but that there is hope for them to see the light eventually.
The chorus reveals a key piece of information about the individual's desires: "You've always got something to hide, / Something you just can't tell / And the only time that you're satisfied is / When your feet's in the wishing well." The wishing well represents a place of ultimate satisfaction for this individual; a place where they feel happy and fulfilled. The last verse reveals what the person may be wishing for: "And I know what you're wishing for / Love in a peaceful world / Love in a peaceful world / Love in a peaceful world." It seems that this individual is searching for love and peace, perhaps as an escape from their current struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wishing Well" suggest that the song is about an individual who is struggling with feelings of being stuck and unfulfilled, possibly related to mental health issues like depression and suicidal ideation. The wishing well represents a place of ultimate satisfaction for this person, where they feel happy and fulfilled. The song offers a sense of hope for the future and suggests that, despite the struggles this individual may face, there is always the possibility for love and healing in a peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your hat, kick off your shoes
Relax and unwind, don't try to leave
No, you're not going anywhere
Stay here and face your problems
Run around the town, singing your blues
Vent your emotions but don't try to escape
You've always been a good friend of mine
I value our friendship
And you always said farewell
You often leave without saying goodbye
But the only time that you're satisfied is
You're only happy when
When your feet's in the wishing well
You're throwing pennies and making a wish
Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself
Give up your destructive behavior
Or is that what you're trying to do
Are you intentionally hurting yourself?
Put up a fight you believe to be right
Stand up for your beliefs
Someday the sun will shine through
Things will eventually get better
You've always got something to hide
You keep secrets
Something you just can't tell
There are things you can't share
And I know what you're wishing for
I understand your desires
Love in a peaceful world
You want love and peace
Wishing well
A place to make a wish
Wishing well
A place to make a wish
Yeah
Confirmation or agreement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN D BUNDRICK, PAUL KOSSOFF, PAUL RODGERS, SIMON KIRKE, TETSU YAMAUCHI
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