In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
What's the use of wondering if he's good or if he's bad
Or if you like the way he wears his hat
Ooh what's the use of wondering if he's good or if he's bad
He's your fella and you love him
That's all there is to that
Common sense may tell you that the neding will be sad
And now's the time to break and run away
But what's the use of wondering if the ending will be sad
He's your fella and you love him there's nothing more to say
Something made him the way that he is
Whether he is fast or true
And something gave him the things that are his
One of those things is you
So when he wants your kisses
You'll give them to the lad
And anywhere he leads you you will look
And anytime he needs you
You'll go running there like mad
You're his girl
And he's your fella
And all the rest is talk
Or if you like the way he wears his hat
Ooh what's the use of wondering if he's good or if he's bad
He's your fella and you love him
That's all there is to that
Common sense may tell you that the neding will be sad
And now's the time to break and run away
But what's the use of wondering if the ending will be sad
He's your fella and you love him there's nothing more to say
Something made him the way that he is
Whether he is fast or true
And something gave him the things that are his
One of those things is you
So when he wants your kisses
You'll give them to the lad
And anywhere he leads you you will look
And anytime he needs you
You'll go running there like mad
You're his girl
And he's your fella
And all the rest is talk
Lyrics submitted by mutinyinheaven_x
What's the Use of Wond'rin? Lyrics as written by Oscar Hammerstein Ii Richard Rodgers
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Well, she and the Vermillion Lies sisters just put up a video of this song. Amanda has a shiner on her right eye and a glum, yet accepting expression on her face the whole time. Seems pretty clean what her interpretation of the lyrics are.
I had to turn it up to hear the crying, but now I do. And then I looked at the official website pictures.
And now I'm creeped right out!
Even though this song is a cover, Amanda used it to create her own effect on it. It seems to sound like it is about how men abuse women, and women do not know who to tell or where to go, so they continue to endure it.
I don't know what Rogers and Hammerstein's meaning of it was, though.
Yeah, it's interesting the way she's rearranged it, so it's sad and creepy and about denial of being treated badly.
Not sure what Roger's and Hammerstein meant exactly either but Carousel was innovative for its time, being one of the first American musicals to contain a tragic plot (about 10-12 years before West Side Story). The leading man dies but not before you find out that he hits the leading lady....it was played down of course but it was an abusive relationship and back in the 40's all you could really do was stick it out. Sad. So I don't think Amanda was far off in her interpretation (if you watch the video).
does anyone know who's singing in this song?
and uh, yeah, essentially, if you aren't creeped out by these lyrics, you aren't paying attention.
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