Story Behind The Song
It's frustrating to watch someone mess up the present because they are so affected by the past. Sometimes all you can do is write a song.
Song Description
An observation of people who miss the moment because they can't get past the past.
| Song Length |
3:45 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Encouragement, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Lucinda Williams, Joan Baez |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Wishes and Fishes
V.1 Mama lays in her bed of tears,
mourning the loss of many a year.
Many a year has come and gone
and life has just gone on and on.
V.2 Papa sits at his desk all day
sketching the one that got away.
One got away and one came to stay
and which is worse he cannot say.
Ch. But Wishes and Fishes and memories
will all steal the joy that a day can bring.
You?ll run off the road if you?re just looking
into the rear view mirror.
I can?t make it any clearer.
La da da da da da da La da da da da da da
Ohhhhh oh ohhhhh oh
V.3 It didn?t work for him yesterday
but brother will try it again today.
Again today he?ll think it?s strange
he?s worked so hard and nothing?s changed.
V.4 Sister is knocking at our front door.
She?s here to tell stories we?ve heard before.
We?ve heard before the good old days
are gone for good and it?s a shame.
(Repeat Chorus)
Jennie Kanski 2000