In 2010, they released their debut studio album Light Me Up. The album spawned the hit single Make Me Wanna Die, which peaked at number one on UK Rock Singles chart.
In 2012, the band released their second extended play Hit Me Like A Man, which includes 3 new songs and 2 live version tracks from Light Me Up.
In 2014, Going to Hell, the band's second studio album was released. The album debuted and peaked at number five on Billboard 200 chart. With the singles Heaven Knows, and Fucked Up World, the band made history as the first female-fronted band to achieve two number one hits on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Follow Me Down was later released as the final single and also reached number one on the same chart
In 2016, their third studio album, Who You Selling For, was released. The album spawned the single Take Me Down, which earned the band their fourth number one on the US rock chart.
In 2021 a fourth studio album, Death by Rock and Roll, was released. It was released on February 12, 2021. It is the band's first album released with their new label, Fearless Records. It is also the band's first album since the death of their long-time producer, Kato Khandwala. The album was produced by Jonathan Wyman, vocalist Taylor Momsen, and guitarist Ben Phillips, along additional production done by Nate Yacchichino. The album was preceded by two singles: Death by Rock and Roll and And So It Went (feat. Tom Morello). There were also two promotional singles released prior to the album: Broomsticks and 25.
wonderwall
The Pretty Reckless Lyrics
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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 is on the street that the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody...
Backbeat the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt
Oh, 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
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 to you there were 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 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
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
The Pretty Reckless's version of Oasis's Wonderwall is a stripped-down, melancholic interpretation of the beloved classic. The opening lines are sung with a haunting touch, adding to the sense of sadness the singer feels for her love interest. The tone is set as she claims that "today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you," leading to the chorus's arrival, which talks of a deep, unrealized feeling that the singer has for someone. She believes that "nobody feels the way I do about you now," conveying a sense of hopelessness in her search for her wonderwall.
The second verse mentions that the "fire in your heart is out" and how she has heard that before. The singer expresses her confusion and inability to communicate her feelings to the person she is talking to despite having "many things she would like to say to you." She substitutes for any clear dialogue with the transcendent hope that perhaps the person she admires will be the one that saves her.
Overall, the song is about unrequited love, not being able to find the words to express oneself, and hoping that the person you care for will become your salvation. The Pretty Reckless makes the song their own by stripping it down and emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you
Today is the day that you will receive the consequences of your actions.
By now you should've somehow realized what you gotta do
You should have already figured out what needs to be done.
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do
I don't think anyone understands how I feel.
About you now
Regarding your current situation.
Backbeat the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out
Rumors are circulating that you have lost your passion.
I'm sure you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt
You may have heard these rumors before, but you never really questioned them.
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
We have to face many obstacles and challenges along our journey.
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The path to our destination may be difficult to navigate, and the distractions can be overwhelming.
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I have a lot of things I want to express to you.
But I don't know how
I am unsure of how to convey my thoughts and emotions.
Because maybe
Perhaps...
You're gonna be the one that saves me
I believe that you have the potential to rescue me from this difficult situation.
And after all
Despite everything that has happened...
You're my wonderwall
You are my shining beacon of hope.
Today was gonna be the day but they'll never throw it back to you
Today was supposed to be the day that you would receive the consequences, but that will not happen.
By now you should've somehow realized what you're not to do
You should have already figured out what mistakes to avoid.
I said maybe
I suggested, perhaps...
Contributed by Kaelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dicky A
Today is gonna be the day
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
That the fire in your heart is out
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
CARLOS TUNEZ 2
This woman is an amazing singer
wayamaya
@Σ actually 17
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carlos
She's 19 here
fred
I find it hard to understand that a few people don't appreciate her voice i love it my favorite vocalist and her band is also my favorite raw low meaningful singing not the usual high pitched generic vocals
Jade Colgan
You can see in her eyes in the latter half of the song that she is singing about someone. Particularly when she sings: "and all the roads that led to you were winding" (2.20) instead of the originally "and all the roads we have to walk are winding". Beautiful <3
migwar
@Invidually Twisted yeah, but she still sang alternative lyrics, as the first guy correctly posted.. personally I think she just got them wrong, which is much of a muchness when bands cover bands
Invidually Twisted
Actually in the 2nd half it's "And all the roads that lead you there are winding" "and all the roads we have to walk are winding" is the first part, used to sing this many times with my band back in the day.
Dejan Poglajen
the woman is amazing singer end of discussion
Elena Lockheart
this band is so ADDICTIVE! I can listen to them all week long without getting bored :D
nusiax93
I love this cover:) it's amazing. Pretty Reckless is one of my favourite bands.