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I Wonder
Kanye West Lyrics
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And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means to find your dreams
I've been waiting on this my whole life
These dreams be waking me up at night (night, night)
(And I wonder) you say I think I'm never wrong (wrong, wrong)
(And I wonder) you know what, maybe you're right, aight?
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means to find your dreams
(And I wonder) you say he get on your fucking nerves (nerves, nerves)
(And I wonder) you hope that he get what he deserves ('serves, 'serves) word
(And I wonder) do you even remember what the issue is?
You just trying to find where the tissue is
You can still be who you wish you is
It ain't happen yet
And that's what the intuition is (and I wonder)
When you hop back in the car
Drive back to the crib
Run back to their arms
The smokescreens
The chokes and the screams
You ever wonder what it all really mean
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means to find your dreams
(And I wonder) and I'm back on my grind
A psychic read my lifeline
Told me in my lifetime
My name would help light up the Chicago skyline
And that's what I'm (and I wonder)
Seven o'clock, that's primetime
Heaven'll watch, God calling from the hotlines
Why he keep giving me hot lines?
I'm a star, how could I not shine? (And I wonder)
How many ladies in the house (if you know)
How many ladies in the house without a spouse (what it means)
Something in your blouse got me feeling so aroused (what it means)
What you about? (And I wonder)
On that independent shit (if you know)
Trade it all for a husband and some kids (what it means)
You ever wonder what it all really mean? (To find your dreams come true)
You ever wonder if you'll find your dreams
In Kanye West's song "I Wonder," the artist is contemplating the meaning of finding one's dreams. He wonders if people truly understand what it means to achieve their aspirations and what it takes to get there. Kanye reflects on his own lifelong pursuit of his dreams, which often keep him up at night. He recognizes that while he may think he's always right, there's a chance that he could be wrong.
The song suggests that finding one's dreams is a continuous process that requires perseverance and the ability to navigate life's challenges. Kanye recognizes the struggles that come with relationships - be it with a significant other or family member. He wonders if people remember why they are upset and what the true issue is, or if they are simply caught up in the moment. Despite the turmoil that may arise, Kanye believes people should stay true to themselves and never give up on their aspirations. Kanye ends with a call to action, asking listeners if they ever wonder if they will find their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Find your dreams come true
Achieving your dreams and desires
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means to find your dreams
Questioning if one truly understands the significance of finding and achieving their dreams
I've been waiting on this my whole life
Longing and waiting for this accomplishment for a considerable amount of time
These dreams be waking me up at night (night, night)
Finding it difficult to sleep due to the persistent nature of the dreams
(And I wonder) you say I think I'm never wrong (wrong, wrong)
(And I wonder) you know what, maybe you're right, aight?
Acknowledging a previous conversation where it was believed that the individual in question was never wrong and then eventually siding with their counterpart's opinion
(And I wonder) you say he get on your fucking nerves (nerves, nerves)
(And I wonder) you hope that he get what he deserves ('serves, 'serves) word
(And I wonder) do you even remember what the issue is?
You just trying to find where the tissue is
Asking if the person in question really knows the root problem of their current issue or if they are simply fixated on the surface level of it all
You can still be who you wish you is
It ain't happen yet
And that's what the intuition is (and I wonder)
When you hop back in the car
Drive back to the crib
Run back to their arms
The smokescreens
The chokes and the screams
You ever wonder what it all really mean
Encouraging the idea that one should continue trying to be the person they want to be, despite not achieving it yet, and posing a question about the true meaning behind turning to someone else and experiencing the emotional turmoil that may come with it
(And I wonder) and I'm back on my grind
A psychic read my lifeline
Told me in my lifetime
My name would help light up the Chicago skyline
And that's what I'm (and I wonder)
Expressing the determination to work hard towards achieving goals and alluding to the idea that his name will become widely known and respected in his hometown of Chicago
Seven o'clock, that's primetime
Heaven'll watch, God calling from the hotlines
Why he keep giving me hot lines?
I'm a star, how could I not shine? (And I wonder)
Referencing the idea that God is watching and that he is receiving many important calls, and the notion that he has the potential to shine brightly like a star
How many ladies in the house (if you know)
How many ladies in the house without a spouse (what it means)
Something in your blouse got me feeling so aroused (what it means)
What you about? (And I wonder)
On that independent shit (if you know)
Trade it all for a husband and some kids (what it means)
You ever wonder what it all really mean? (To find your dreams come true)
You ever wonder if you'll find your dreams
Pondering the identity and desires of women, considering both their independence and desire for companionship and family, and questioning whether the attainment of such needs ultimately leads to achieving one's dreams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Labi Siffre, Kanye Omari West
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