Wonderful Land
Stranglers · Jump Over My Shadow [2005]
I found a sepia memory
Outside our house by the sea
Days when the future held everything
Deep in the first sigh of peace
Look at the photograph
Look in the photograph
See how our mothers laughed
Our mothers laughed
Our mothers laughed
Gifts tumble down through history
Wisdom must shine trough the lie
Adam has buried a book for you
Dig deep you'll bring it to the light
The wonderful land
There was a face in the photograph
Bleached by a kiss from the sun
Mother, land, broken, hearts
Bury the photograph
See how our mother laughed
Our mothers laughed
In the wonderful
Wonderful land
A wonderful
Wonderful land
Under Albion's hand
This is a wonderful land
Albion's hand
Under Albion's hand
This is a wonderful land
Outside our house by the sea
Days when the future held everything
Deep in the first sigh of peace
Look at the photograph
Look in the photograph
See how our mothers laughed
Our mothers laughed
Our mothers laughed
Gifts tumble down through history
Wisdom must shine trough the lie
Adam has buried a book for you
Dig deep you'll bring it to the light
The wonderful land
There was a face in the photograph
Bleached by a kiss from the sun
Mother, land, broken, hearts
Bury the photograph
See how our mother laughed
Our mothers laughed
In the wonderful
Wonderful land
A wonderful
Wonderful land
Under Albion's hand
This is a wonderful land
Albion's hand
Under Albion's hand
This is a wonderful land
Stranglers - Wonderful Land
Released on the 2005 compilation Jump Over My Shadow, Wonderful Land showcases the Stranglers' signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility. The track features the band's characteristic angular guitar work and driving rhythms, delivered with the vocal intensity that defined their career. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the group's ability to fuse aggressive soundscapes with anthemic hooks. It stands as a representative recording of their mid-career output, capturing the raw power and melodic clarity that made them a cornerstone of the genre. The composition remains a powerful example of their enduring influence on alternative rock and punk music.