wonderwall
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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

Back beat, 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 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 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 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Wonderwall” by Oasis are often described as one of the most famous songs of the Britpop era. The song was written by Noel Gallagher, and it became an instant classic when it was released in 1995. The song is essentially about a person who is in love with someone they can’t have. The song’s iconic opening line of “Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is anticipating the moment when their love interest realizes their own feelings and throws them back to the singer.


The song’s chorus of “And after all, you're my wonderwall” is often interpreted to mean the person being sung about is a comforting presence for the singer. The term “wonderwall” has been interpreted in many different ways over the years, including that it’s a word that represents a soulmate, a loving friend, or even someone who is always there for another person.


The song is full of imagery and metaphors that are open to interpretation. For example, the lines “And all the roads we have to walk are winding, and all the lights that lead us there are blinding” can be seen as a reference to life’s difficult journeys and the obstacles we face along the way. Overall, “Wonderwall” is a tender and vulnerable love song that continues to resonate with fans around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is gonna be the day
The day has arrived for something significant to happen


That they're gonna throw it back to you
Something is going to come back to you or be returned to you


By now you should've somehow
At this point, you should have realized or figured out something important


Realized what you gotta do
Understood what actions need to be taken


I don't believe that anybody
There's doubt that anyone else


Feels the way I do about you now
Has the same intense emotions for you presently like I do


Back beat, the word is on the street
The gossip or rumors in the community or neighborhood are getting louder


That the fire in your heart is out
Your passion or enthusiasm for something has dwindled or extinguished


I'm sure you've heard it all before
You've been told this repeatedly in the past


But you never really had a doubt
You've always been confident about your abilities or decisions despite negative input


And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The paths or journeys we must take are indirect and not straightforward


And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The goals or destinations we seek are so bright or compelling that they can distract us


There are many things that I would like to say to you
I have many thoughts or messages that I want to communicate to you


But I don't know how
I'm unsure of how to express my thoughts or feelings to you


Because maybe
There's a possibility that


You're gonna be the one that saves me
You have the potential to rescue me from something or to make a positive change in my life


And after all
When everything is said and done


You're my wonderwall
You're my source of inspiration or comfort during difficult times


Today was gonna be the day
The significant day was anticipated to be today


But they'll never throw it back to you
The expected outcome or response won't come to fruition


Realized what you're not to do
Understood what actions are harmful or incorrect


I don't believe that anybody
There's no one that


Feels the way I do
Shares my emotions and sentiments


I said maybe
I suggested earlier that there's a possibility


You're gonna be the one that saves me
Again, you have the potential to make a significant, positive impact in my life


And after all
When everything is concluded or resolved


You're my wonderwall
You continue to be my source of hope and reassurance in trying times


You're gonna be the one that saves me
Again, you have the potential to rescue me or better my situation


You're gonna be the one that saves me
Concluding with the same hopeful outlook on this individual's potential impact on the singer's life




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