1) A shoegaze influenced … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Wishbone:
1) A shoegaze influenced emo rock band from Shropshire, United Kingdom.
2) An alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland.
3) A Hardcore/rock outfit from Byron Hinterland, Australia.
4) Post-hardcore/alt. rock band from New Jersey, United States - wishbonetheband.bandcamp.com
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Wishbone Lyrics
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Laughing loud and singing songs,
Hoping for the best in life,
Heading for a paradise.
In the flash of an eye was born,
What would grow to become a storm,
When the fountain of youth was sprung,
Lost and gone, everyone.
In the man is the child alive,
To know and feel how to survive,
But the world was as cold as ice
When they looked for paradise.
Love in hand, the first to fight,
The golden dawn was a nasty sight.
The world turns as cold as ice,
Lost cause in paradise.
They were fair, and they were blond,
Laughing loud and singing songs,
Bit the world was as cold as ice,
Lost cause in paradise.
The lyrics of Wishbone Ash's song Lost Cause In Paradise describe a group of young, hopeful people heading towards their version of paradise, only to be met with disappointment and disillusionment. The imagery of fair and blond individuals laughing and singing songs invokes a carefree and innocent attitude, emphasizing the contrast with the eventual dark and cold reality of the world. The birth of a storm, metaphorically representing the chaos and destruction of their dreams, is sudden and unexpected, born from the fountain of youth which signifies the desire for eternal youth and immortality. The lyrics suggest that despite the fact that everyone is born with the instinct to survive and adapt, the harshness of the world can make it feel impossible to find paradise.
The second half of the song highlights the destructive nature of the world and how it can turn against those who are in search of happiness. The image of love in hand and the golden dawn being a nasty sight suggests that even with the best intentions, the world can be unforgiving and cruel. The repetition of the line "lost cause in paradise" emphasizes the idea that despite their efforts, the individuals in the song have lost their chance at paradise and are stuck in a bleak reality.
Overall, the lyrics of Lost Cause In Paradise are a commentary on the disillusionment and disappointment that can come with growing up and realizing that the world is not as hopeful and bright as it once seemed.
Line by Line Meaning
They were fair and they were blond,
The people being referred to in this song were characterized by their physical appearance: being fair-skinned and having blonde hair.
Laughing loud and singing songs,
The people being referenced were happy and cheerful, singing songs and laughing out loud.
Hoping for the best in life,
Despite the world being harsh, these people were hopeful, wishing for the best in their lives.
Heading for a paradise.
The people in this song were marching forward towards their own version of paradise, whatever that may be.
In the flash of an eye was born,
In the blink of an eye, something was created, something that would later become larger and more important.
What would grow to become a storm,
That small thing that was created quickly blossomed and grew until it became a large and serious problem, a storm of sorts.
When the fountain of youth was sprung,
When something youthful and thriving was introduced to the mix, things started to fall apart.
Lost and gone, everyone.
Everyone was lost and gone; vanished from sight, perhaps forever.
In the man is the child alive,
Even when someone is grown up, there is still a part of them that is young and innocent, like a child.
To know and feel how to survive,
Part of being a child is about learning how to survive and adapt to life.
But the world was as cold as ice
Despite the need for survival and the innocence within every person, the world can often be rough and unfeeling.
When they looked for paradise,
Despite the hardships, they continued to search for their own paradise in life.
Love in hand, the first to fight,
Armed with love and compassion, they valiantly fought against adversity.
The golden dawn was a nasty sight.
Even something as beautiful as the sunrise can be twisted into something unpleasant and unsettling.
The world turns as cold as ice,
Once again, the world is shown to be unfeeling and harsh.
Lost cause in paradise.
Despite their best efforts, their paradise was lost, making their cause essentially futile.
They were fair, and they were blond,
This line repeats the opening description of the people being referenced.
Laughing loud and singing songs,
The people being referenced are again shown to be cheerful and happy, singing and laughing.
Bit the world was as cold as ice,
However, the world's harshness is brought back to focus here.
Lost cause in paradise.
The song ends on this somber note, repeating the previous mention of their cause being lost and pointless.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARTIN ROBERT TURNER
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