Wind Up lyrics Meaning

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By Wendy J. Evans

Wind Up song by Jethro Tull from Primary Album Aqualung. The music is composed and produced by Joel. Genre is Seventies, Folk Rock, Progressive Rock music. The Record company is unknown. Released on March 19, 1971.

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Wind Up Meaning

[When I was young and they packed me off to school
And they taught me how not to play the game
I didn’t mind if they groomed me for success
Or if they said that I was just a fool
So I left there in the morning
With their God tucked underneath my arm
Their half-assed smiles and the book of rules

And I asked this God a question
And by way of firm reply
He said: “I’m not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays”
So to my old headmaster and to anyone who cares
Before I’m through I’d like to say my prayers

I don’t believe you
You had the whole damn thing all wrong
He’s not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays

Well, you can excommunicate me on my way to Sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines
How do you dare to tell me that I’m my father’s son
When that was just an accident of birth
I’d rather look around me, compose a better song
‘Cause that’s the honest measure of my worth
In your pomp and all your glory you’re a poorer man than me
As you lick the boots of death born out of fear
, When I was young and they packed me off to school
And taught me how not to play the game
I didn’t mind if they groomed me for success
Or if they said that I was just a fool
I left there in the morning
With their God under my arm
Their half-assed smiles and the book of rules

[Guitar solo]

Well, you can excommunicate me on my way to Sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines
When I was young and they packed me off to school
And they taught me how not to play the game
I didn’t mind if they groomed me for success
Or if they said that I was just a fool
So to my old headmaster and to anyone who cares
Before I’m through I’d like to say my prayers
Well, you can excommunicate me on my way to Sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines

I don’t believe you
You had the whole damn thing all wrong
He’s not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays]

Frequently posed queries

  1. What is the name of the producer of the lyrics for Wind Up?

    This lirics prodiucer by Ian Anderson & Terry Ellis.

  2. Who is the songwriter behind this hit single? Wind Up

    Wind Up lyrics is written by Ian Anderson

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Wendy J. Evans, from California, USA. She is a talented singer and songwriter specializing in EDM-infused Christian House music. Wendy passionately crafts both the melody and lyrics of her songs, showcasing her artistic prowess. You can find her published lyrics on this site in the categories of W.

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