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Wonderful World
James Morrison Lyrics


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I've been down so low people look at me and they know,
They can tell something is wrong
Like I don't belong,
Well, staring through a window standing outside there just to happy to care
And I wanna be like them but I'll mess it up again,
I tripped them out when God kicked outside everybody's soul.

And I know that it's a wonderful world
But I can't feel it right now,
I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see when you're here, here with me.

Sometimes I feel so full that it just comes spilling out,
It's uncomfortable to see I give it away so easily,
But if I had someone I would do anything and never never never never let you feel alone
I won't, I won't leave you on your own,
Who am I to dream, dreams are for fools, they always let you down.

And I know that it's a wonderful world
But I cant feel it right now,
I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see when you're here, here with me.

And I wish that I could make it better,
I'd give anything for you to call me,
Maybe just a little letter
Oh it could start again.

And I know that it's a wonderful world
But I cant feel it right now,
I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see when you're here, here with me.

I know that its a wonderful world
But I cant feel it right now,
Iv got all the right clothes to wear I just wanna cry now,
I know that it's a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see well when your here, here with me.

And I know that it's a wonderful world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Morrison's song "Wonderful World" explore the feelings of someone who is struggling with depression and feeling disconnected from the world around them. The first verse sets the scene with the singer feeling like an outsider, looking in on the happy people around them, but unable to fully participate in their joy. The lyrics "I wanna be like them but I'll mess it up again" express the sense of hopelessness and self-doubt that often accompany depression.


The chorus acknowledges that the world is full of beauty and wonder, but the singer is unable to see it themselves. This is a common experience for people who are struggling with mental health issues; they may know intellectually that things are good, but they are still unable to feel it emotionally. The second verse moves towards a more hopeful tone, with the singer expressing a desire to connect with someone who can help them feel better. They are willing to do anything to make that person feel valued and loved, but they also acknowledge the fear that their efforts may be in vain.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been down so low people look at me and they know,
I feel so defeated that others can see it in my demeanor


They can tell something is wrong
Others can sense that I am not okay


Like I don't belong,
I feel like an outsider and do not fit in


Well, staring through a window standing outside there just to happy to care
I feel disconnected as I observe others living their lives carefree


And I wanna be like them but I'll mess it up again,
I desire to be like the happy people but fear I will mess it up again


I tripped them out when God kicked outside everybody's soul.
I feel like I am the only one who is struggling when everyone else is happy and content


And I know that it's a wonderful world
I am aware that the world has beauty and wonder


But I can't feel it right now,
I am unable to experience the joy and beauty of the world due to my negative emotions


I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Despite thinking I was doing okay, I now feel overwhelmed with sadness


Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
I acknowledge that the world is full of beauty, both in the sky and sea


But I can only see when you're here, here with me.
I am only able to appreciate the beauty of the world when I am with someone I care about


Sometimes I feel so full that it just comes spilling out,
At times, my emotions overflow and become overwhelming


It's uncomfortable to see I give it away so easily,
It is embarrassing to me how easily my emotions spill out for others to see


But if I had someone I would do anything and never never never never let you feel alone
If I had a significant other, I would do anything to make them happy and ensure they never feel alone


I won't, I won't leave you on your own,
I will never leave my significant other feeling alone or unloved


Who am I to dream, dreams are for fools, they always let you down.
I doubt my ability to have happy dreams and fear that I will only be disappointed if I try


And I wish that I could make it better,
I desire to improve my circumstances and the way I feel


I'd give anything for you to call me,
I long for the company and affection of another person


Maybe just a little letter
Even a small gesture, such as a letter, would mean a lot to me


Oh it could start again.
A small act of kindness or affection could bring a spark of hope and rejuvenation


Iv got all the right clothes to wear I just wanna cry now,
Despite trying to maintain a good appearance, I still feel overwhelmed with sadness


I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
I understand that the world has incredible beauty even if I have trouble appreciating it


But I can only see well when your here, here with me.
I am only able to fully appreciate the world when I have someone I love by my side




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Morrison, Francis Anthony White

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Sofya Santos

Eu tenho andado tão pra baixo que as pessoas olham para mim e sabem
Eles sabem que tem algo errado
Como se eu estivesse fora de mim
Bem, olhando por uma janela parados lá fora, felizes demais pra se importar
Hoje eu quero ser como eles, mas eu vou estragar tudo de novo
Eu tropecei quando estava entrando, fui expulso, todo mundo viu

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu pensei que estava indo bem mas eu apenas quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

Às vezes me sinto tão cheio de amor que chego a transbordar
É desagradável ver que eu desisto tão facilmente
Mas se eu tivesse alguém eu faria de tudo e nunca nunca nunca nunca deixaria você se sentir sozinha
Não vou deixar, não vou deixar você sozinha
Quem sou eu pra sonhar, sonhos são para idiotas eles sempre deixam você abatido

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu pensei que estava indo bem mas eu apenas quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

E eu gostaria de poder ter feito melhor
Eu daria tudo pra você me ligar
Talvez apenas uma pequena carta
Oh, isso poderia começar de novo

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu pensei que estava indo bem mas eu apenas quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu tenho todas as roupas certas para vestir, mas só quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Quando você está comigo



All comments from YouTube:

Sara Henriques

2022 and still listening to this masterpiece

Alexander Judge

So right

CheckOut 06

Same my niece 12yrs old reckons who this aunty this song lit. Lol i reckon girl this song is older than you 😂😂😂

hoo_n_

Right 👍🏻

Caroline Lawrie

My kids (girls now 26, 22 and 20) loved this album and spent their childhood writing the lyrics to his first album after I saw him supporting Corrine Bailey Rae in 2005 in Edinburgh. He’s just amazing ❤️

angie

true :'((

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DragoNYC

I'm having such a miserable time with work and life in general and this song just helps me to cope here and there. I love it.

Jeremee Prioleau

I hope things are better now.

HeartBreakKid711

Hang in there brother..god bless you hopefully in a better place now

brad welsh

man, this song reminds me of when i was 20 and just didn't get on with this world. i used to play this in my car and break down in tears, haven't listened to it in years. lucky i've got an amazing girl now and my world is great!

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