Is It Any Wonder
Keane · Under The Iron Sea [2006]
I'd always have the right to
Be living in the kingdom of the good and true
It's so long that now I think I was wrong
And you were laughing along
And now I look a fool for thinking you were on my side
Is it any wonder I'm tired?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Sometimes it's hard to know where I stand
It's hard to know where I am
Well maybe it's a puzzle I don't understand
Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm
Stranded in the wrong time
Where love is just a lyric in a children's rhyme, a soundbite
Is it any wonder I'm tired?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Oh, these days!
After all the misery you made
Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
Nothing left inside this old cathedral
Just the sad lonely spires
How do you make it right?
Oh but you try
Is it any wonder I'm tired?
Is it any wonder that I feel uptight?
Is it any wonder I don't know what's right?
Oh these days!
After all the misery you made
Is it any wonder that I feel afraid?
Is it any wonder that I feel betrayed?
Is It Any Wonder
Is It Any Wonder stands as a defining track from Keane's 2006 album, Under The Iron Sea. Following the massive success of their debut, Hopes & Fears, the band continued to refine their signature piano-driven rock sound. This recording captures the group's ability to blend melancholic melodies with soaring instrumentation, a hallmark of their mid-2000s output. The song reflects the emotional depth and polished production that characterized the band during this era, showcasing their evolution beyond their initial breakthrough. As part of a celebrated discography, the track remains a testament to the group's songwriting prowess and their significant contribution to British rock music. It serves as a compelling example of how Keane maintained their distinct identity while exploring new sonic territories within their second studio release.