Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
[Chorus 1]
Try to make some changes really on the line
Given your religion, never ever time
All the jokers laughing, queens upon the floor
Mothers understand it, baby needs some more
Head held up to ransom, by a quick hand and a gun
Just your education, hard to understand
Will the teenage legend make a mark on you
Make a big time status, with a pen we'll stab it through
[Chorus 2]
Mother Mary could you ever really feel the same
And would you try to understand a wild colonial boy
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
[Chorus 1]
Try to make some changes really on the line
Given your religion, never ever time
All the jokers laughing, queens upon the floor
Mothers understand it, baby needs some more
Head held up to ransom, by a quick hand and a gun
Just your education, hard to understand
Will the teenage legend make a mark on you
Make a big time status, with a pen we'll stab it through
[Chorus 2]
Mother Mary could you ever really feel the same
And would you try to understand a wild colonial boy
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
[Chorus 1]
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some people might laugh at what you believe in (like freedom or somethin.... doesnt have to be religious) and all the jokers (people with different views) laugh at you.
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at least thats what i get out of it....
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Completely agree with you man!!
always loved this track, but honestly did not know all the lyrics for many years. looked them up recently, because I was just a bit curious. the meaning did not jump off the page at me, so I wanted to see what was out there on the subject. have not found much, not that there is any deep hidden meaning to begin with. one of my favorite bands of all-time though - assuming MS is in the mix.
Hey gang, first of all, I don't think it's 'would you try to understand a wild colonial boy' it's, 'Would you try to understand why I've cloned your boy', talking about bringing Jesus back...we'd have to ask Phil Mogg for sure....later.
@bill102064 -<br /> <br /> Wild line reading, Bill, and I'd prefer it, gives the song a fascinating spin.<br /> <br /> But it's "wild colonial boy". You can make it out pretty clearly (as clear as it's going to get, anyway) on "Force It", the second chorus. Even on the other repetitions of the line you never hear a "d". Now, I suppose you can hear him sing "why I clone your boy" if you're so inclined, but as cool a perspective as that would add, it's not the lyric. Won't stop me from singing it that way now, though- giving you full credit, of course. ;)
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The line about a "wild colonial boy" is worth a search on the internet. Hopefully you'll find a references to a person or a group of outlaws. There's also a song that's moved from being about an Irish highwayman type to an Aussie bushranger. I think Mogg is using this as a metaphor for the hedonist 'ganglife' of a rockband on tour. Why Mother Mary? The Catholic Irishman beyond redemption or the debauched rock star similarly beyond saving? Anyone who's read Pete Way's book will see the connection there.