Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.
Words To Wanda
Trey Anastasio Lyrics
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As soon as you are able
Put it in your pocket
Please keep it in a locket
Beautiful and nameless
Waiting for a label
Please keep it in a locket
Now that I have told them
Carefully unfold them
Dreams quietly unfolding
All that I can pray for
How I wanna hold you
'Cause here waiting at the table
Everything I save for
To finally have told them
My words to Wanda seem to say
My words to Wanda seem to say
My words to Wanda seem to say
My words to Wanda seem to say
My words to Wanda seem to say
My words to Wanda seem to say
The lyrics of Trey Anastasio's song "Words to Wanda" appear to be a love letter or poem to a woman named Wanda. The singer is waiting for her and encourages her to keep something (perhaps a sentiment of their love) in a locket. The woman is described as beautiful and nameless, waiting for a label.
The singer goes on to express their desire to hold Wanda and how they have been waiting for this moment to tell her something important. The dreams they have had of being with her are quietly unfolding and all they can pray for is to finally be able to express their true feelings for her. The repetition of the line "My words to Wanda seem to say" reinforces the idea that the singer is struggling to find the right words to express their emotions to Wanda.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep longing and desire for connection with another person, and demonstrate the difficulty of expressing these complex emotions through words alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Here waiting at the table
I am patiently waiting for you to be ready to listen to what I have to say.
As soon as you are able
When you have the time and are ready to hear me out, I am ready to speak.
Put it in your pocket
Take what I say and hold onto it as something precious and important.
Please keep it in a locket
Keep it close to your heart and cherish it always, like a prized possession.
Beautiful and nameless
What I have to say is not easily defined by words, but it is rich with beauty and significance.
Waiting for a label
Even though I cannot express it fully, what I have to say needs to be recognized as something special.
My words to Wanda seem to say
What I am about to say is specifically directed towards Wanda, and the message is important.
Now that I have told them
I have finally shared my thoughts and feelings, and it feels like a weight has been lifted.
Carefully unfold them
Take the time to really understand the depth and significance of what I have shared.
Dreams quietly unfolding
What I have shared is directly tied to hopes, aspirations, and longings that I have for the future.
All that I can pray for
I am hopeful and optimistic that, by sharing my thoughts, the future will bring good things.
How I wanna hold you
My feelings are genuine and true, and I wish I could hold you in my arms to show you that.
Everything I save for
I am holding nothing back, and what I am about to say is precious and valuable to me.
To finally have told them
I am relieved and grateful to have finally shared my thoughts, and I hope that they are received well.
My words to Wanda seem to say
Once again, I am emphasizing the importance and specificity of my message, tailored specifically to Wanda.
My words to Wanda seem to say
This message is so important to me that I need to repeat it again, so that it receives the attention it deserves.
My words to Wanda seem to say
I cannot overstate how significant and meaningful my message is to me, and I hope it is received in the same way by Wanda.
My words to Wanda seem to say
My words convey a message specifically meant for Wanda, and I hope that it resonates with her in a deep and lasting way.
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.