The Wasteland by Elton John - Lyrics and Translation

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The Wasteland

Elton John

The Wasteland

Song byElton John

in AlbumSongs From The West Coast

Some days I think it's all a dream

The things I've done, the places that I've been

This life of mine seemed surreal at times

Wasted days and nights in someone else's mind

Could it be I'm not for real

I've slapped my face to check out how I feel

There's hostages to prove it's true

Who lives behind the mask was never proved

Come on Robert Johnson

Though we're worlds apart

You and I know what it's like

With the devil in our heart

You sold your soul at the crossroads

Kept a little of mine on hand

I'm wading out this muddy water

Been stranded in the Wasteland

Rattling chains all around my bed

Ghosts can laugh but they're already dead

I'm not dying and I'm far from gone

The blues man spent his candle but his pain lives on

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Wasteland by Elton John draws on themes of desolation, existential angst, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world. The song likely reflects on the inner turmoil and the sense of loss that accompany significant life changes and societal shifts. Poignant moments in the song might include references to longing, reflection on past experiences, and a deep sense of yearning for something lost or unattainable.