For Your Love
Wanderers Lyrics
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See you round for the last time
First time in a different light
Found the time to ask myself
Is this vision right
When we met three years ago
I thought you were so cool
I could sense that hidden power
Turn off your old transistor
You've had your chance now mister
You've gone and sold your soul to fame
The cards are on the table now
Your luck is ending fast
Someone else had marked the pack
I guess you know it wouldn't last
High up your pedestal
You thought you really had it sussed
A pillar of society
Don't you know that power corrupts (absolutely)
And now's the time you're gonna fall, watch you fall
You were such a nervous guy too dumb to suss it out
You gone and sold your soul for fame
You're safe now in your solitude
A sittin by the pool
Your friends are bought your foes in court
A havin broke your rules
Tryin to make you see the truth
Your blind to reality
Wrapped up warm in cotton residue
There's nothign left inside you
The Wanderers' song "For Your Love" is a ballad that explores the idea of the price of fame and power. The song is primarily about someone who has lost themselves in the pursuit of fame and power, and now feels trapped in their solitude. The lyrics begin with the singer's last encounter with this person, who they've known for three years. The first verse describes the situation in which the two meet, "First time in a different light/Found the time to ask myself/Is this vision right." The second verse mentions the person's power to be a leader and a "pillar of society," but also alludes to the corruption that comes with power when it reads, "Don't you know that power corrupts (absolutely)."
The chorus of the song is where the singer questions this person’s choices and the path that they have taken in the pursuit of fame. They claim that the person has sold their soul for fame, and that it has ultimately made them blind to reality, "Tryin' to make you see the truth/Your blind to reality/Wrapped up warm in cotton residue/There's nothin' left inside you." The verse then ends with an ominous warning that their luck is coming to an end, "The cards are on the table now/Your luck is ending fast/Someone else had marked the pack/I guess you know it wouldn't last." Essentially, the singer is trying to make the person see the error of their ways before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
See you round for the last time
This is the last time I will see you.
First time in a different light
This is the first time I'm seeing you in a new way.
Found the time to ask myself
I finally found the time to reflect on my life.
Is this vision right
Am I seeing things clearly and accurately?
When we met three years ago
The moment we met and got to know each other, it was three years ago.
I thought you were so cool
I was impressed by how amazing you appeared to me.
I could sense that hidden power
I could feel that you possessed a kind of strength or influence that wasn't immediately noticeable.
Power to lead the human race
The ability to guide or direct humanity.
Turn off your old transistor
Stop relying on outdated technology or concepts.
You've had your chance now mister
You've had your opportunity to succeed.
You've gone and sold your soul to fame
You have made compromises to have public recognition or applause.
The cards are on the table now
The truth or reality is now out in the open.
Your luck is ending fast
Your good fortune is rapidly fading out.
Someone else had marked the pack
Someone else already manipulated events in his or her favor.
I guess you know it wouldn't last
You knew that your success or happiness was temporary.
High up your pedestal
You were in a position of power, wealth, or influence that made people look up to you.
You thought you really had it sussed
You believed you had everything figured out.
A pillar of society
Someone who is highly respected or revered in society.
Don't you know that power corrupts (absolutely)
Being in a position of power can lead to immoral or unethical behavior.
And now's the time you're gonna fall, watch you fall
You are about to experience failure or loss, and I am going to witness it.
You were such a nervous guy too dumb to suss it out
You were anxious and naive, and you failed to see the big picture.
You gone and sold your soul for fame
You have sacrificed your integrity to gain public recognition or fame.
You're safe now in your solitude
You are protected by seclusion or isolation.
A sittin by the pool
Relaxing by the swimming pool.
Your friends are bought your foes in court
You bribed your associates to defend you against your adversaries in a legal proceeding.
A havin broke your rules
You disregarded or violated a set of standards or principles that you established.
Tryin to make you see the truth
Attempting to help you acknowledge or accept reality.
Your blind to reality
You are unable or unwilling to understand or accept what is actually happening.
Wrapped up warm in cotton residue
You are wrapped up in the remnants of past comfort or security, which hinders you from moving on.
There's nothing left inside you
You have become empty or devoid of positive qualities, such as compassion or enthusiasm.
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Elsa Lopez
I adore this Doo Wop group. The lead singer has such a unique, beautiful and haunting kind of sound that you can never forget.🎶🎶🎶🎶
Kwame Johnson
His name is Ray Pollard. He had quite a few solo singles as well.
M Mcgann
Just happened onto this record a few years ago. What a great rendtion of the classic ballad. I like this and Ed Townsend's version equally. Ray just floats on those great notes and phrases and the BG vocals and base player round it all out perfectly.
robert vicarage
One of my all time Doo Wop songs, beautiful words and fantastic singing, What a harmony......
Anthony DiFrancesco
What a great platform! Not only for we "oldies and still goodies" to reminisce, but also, for sons to honor their fathers.
George Phinn
I lknow Ed Townsend covered this song in 1958. But The Wanders version that stuck in My Mind - For You Love by The Wanders is such a Doo Wop song. - they don’t make records like this anymore and that’s a shame makes me glad that I grew up in the late 50’s and 60’s when Doo Wop was the music on the radio - in those days it was only AM radio stations - but the music was unbelievable then. Long Live Doop Wop
George Phinn
I lknow Ed Townsend covered this song in 1958. But The Wanders version that stuck in My Mind - For You Love by The Wanders is such a Doo Wop song. - they don’t make records like this anymore and that’s a shame makes me glad that I grew up in the late 50’s and 60’s when Doo Wop was the music on the radio - in those days it was only AM radio stations - but the music was unbelievable then. Long Live Doop Wo
Alex Batey
Most underrated voice in the fifties. I know later he was in Broadway shows.
larry thacker
Doo Wop at it's finest, miss this stuff on the radio..
Elsa Lopez
The Wanderers were an extraordinary group with such a unique sound. I love this group.