Wonderland
Nils Lofgren Lyrics
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And even the pretty girls think that being nice is cool.
Ain't no locks upon the door, ain't no country fighting no war,
Ain't no boss or president here, and no judge to keep score.
No one ever has to raise a hand in a wonder,
In a wonderland.
And compassion is something people understand in a wonder,
In a wonderland.
Where there ain't no government telling you who to fight,
And you don't get singled out every time your wrong or right.
Ain't no hungry people to feed, ain't no homeless children in need.
Ain't no prejudice in anyone's heart, and no crime in the streets.
No one ever has to raise a hand in a wonder,
In a wonderland.
And compassion is something people understand in a wonder,
In a wonderland.
In a wonder, in a wonderland.
Where there ain't no fairytale Hollywood,
People messing with your head.
You never got to hurt anybody, or yourself to get ahead.
No one ever has to raise a hand in a wonder,
In a wonderland.
And compassion is something people understand in a wonder,
In a wonderland.
In a wonder, in a wonderland.
Little girl, in a wonderland.
In a wonderland.
It's a beautiful place to live your life,
It's a beautiful place to call your home.
Ain't no government telling you who to fight,
Yes, in a wonderland.
The song "Wonderland" by Nils Lofgren is a dreamy portrayal of an ideal world where there is peace, love, and harmony. It is a place where boys and girls dance on their way to school, and there are no locks on the door because everyone trusts each other. There is no war, no government, no boss, and no judge to keep score. The lyrics celebrate a society that is free of prejudice, hunger, and homelessness.
The song envisions a world where people can live without fear, where there is no need to raise a hand because compassion and understanding are the norm. It is a place where people are not judged for being wrong or right, and there is no need for anyone to hurt themselves or others to get ahead. The song encourages listeners to imagine a world where there is no Hollywood, no media manipulation, and people can live without worries.
"Wonderland" is a beautiful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to imagine a world of peace, love, and harmony. It is a song that reminds us that we all have the power to create a better world where everyone can be happy and fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Where the boys and girls like to dance on the way to school,
In this paradise, young people dance on their way to school.
And even the pretty girls think that being nice is cool.
Even the attractive people here value kindness above all else.
Ain't no locks upon the door, ain't no country fighting no war,
The residents here don't feel threatened and thus don't require physical or military protection.
Ain't no boss or president here, and no judge to keep score.
This land operates without hierarchies or judges to decide what is right and wrong.
No one ever has to raise a hand in a wonder,
Harmony is so integral to this land that conflicts never escalate to violence.
In a wonderland.
This utopian land is referred to as a wonderland.
And compassion is something people understand in a wonder,
Empathy is highly valued among the inhabitants of this land.
Where there ain't no government telling you who to fight,
There is no external force dictating who or what is worth fighting for.
And you don't get singled out every time your wrong or right.
Mistakes aren't ridiculed, nor are successes envied in this place.
Ain't no hungry people to feed, ain't no homeless children in need.
Basic needs such as food and shelter are abundant and accessible to all.
Ain't no prejudice in anyone's heart, and no crime in the streets.
Prejudice and crime are foreign concepts to the people of this wonderland.
No one ever has to raise a hand in a wonder,
Once again, violence is an unheard-of solution here.
In a wonder, in a wonderland.
This phrase reinforces the idea of this perfect land being called a wonderland.
Where there ain't no fairytale Hollywood,
The people of this paradise reject superficial and fictional lifestyles.
People messing with your head.
Inhabitants of the land of wonderland do not allow others to mess with their psyche.
You never got to hurt anybody, or yourself to get ahead.
No one here engages in harmful practices in order to be successful.
It's a beautiful place to live your life,
The quality of life here is beautiful and fulfilling.
It's a beautiful place to call your home.
This is a place where one feels genuinely at home.
Ain't no government telling you who to fight,
The absence of government intervention encompasses more than one aspect of life.
Yes, in a wonderland.
This land is indeed a wonderland.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NILS HILMER LOFGREN
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