The song "Pennsylvania" by Jars of Clay tells a haunting story about the consequences of wishing for something without considering the potential consequences. The lyrics describe a picture of a child groom on the bedside, suggesting a forced marriage, and souvenirs from hell and Pennsylvania, implying a dark past. The chorus warns to be careful what you wish for, as it may lead to flying too close to the sun and getting hurt. The verses encourage breaking free from cages and catching parachutes to escape, but never flying too high. The lyrics also speak of gathering from the hearts that bleed without you and breaking the walls inside you, potentially referencing healing and self-discovery. The song ends with the line "Everyone believed that this would last," hinting at the dashed hopes and broken dreams that can come with wishing for something without fully thinking it through. Overall, "Pennsylvania" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly wishing for something and the potential consequences that can come with it.
