I WONDER
B.B. 'Blues Boy' King & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Thoughts keep roaming through my mind, they're all of you
I wonder if you're dancing, with somebody new
I wonder, I wonder can't help it if I wonder
No matter which side of the pillow that I'm sleeping on
My dreams of you continue through until the dawn
And after that I find the day dream crew comes on
I wonder, I wonder, can't help it if I wonder
Well, then it's quite alright with me
I'm gonna get me dressed up in my Sunday suit
And find myself somebody who is twice as cute
And when you realize that you and I are through
I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do
All by myself alone at home a feeling blue
Thoughts keep roaming through my mind, they're all of you
I wonder if you're dancing, with somebody new
I wonder, I wonder can't help it if I wonder
No matter which side of the pillow that I'm sleeping on
My dreams of you continue through until the dawn
And after that I find the day dream crew comes on
I wonder, I wonder, can't help it if I wonder
You care for someone else, I see
Well, then it's quite alright with me
I'm gonna get me dressed up in my Sunday suit
And find myself somebody who is twice as cute
And when you realize that you and I are through
I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do
The lyrics of "I Wonder" by B.B. 'Blues Boy' King & His Orchestra express the feelings of a lonely person who cannot stop thinking about his love interest who has possibly moved on to someone else. The singer seems to be feeling down and out of touch, pacing around at home, with his thoughts being the only company he has. The constant wondering if his love interest is dancing with someone new reflects his insecurity and anxiety about losing her. Regardless of which side of the pillow he turns, he is still haunted by his dreams of her throughout the night, hoping that things could be different between them.
The lyrics take a turn towards the end when the singer decides that it's okay if his love interest truly loves someone else, and he doesn't wish to be the cause of her unhappiness. He then plans on finding someone who is twice as cute and moving ahead in life. The last line, "I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do," signifies the singer's resignation to the situation and his curiosity about his love interest's possible reaction to his emancipation.
Overall, the lyrics are a commentary on the pain of unrequited love and the struggle to move on from the person that one loves. The singer's constant wondering depicts his state of mind and his struggles to come to terms with his situation.
Line by Line Meaning
All by myself alone at home a feeling blue
Feeling sad and alone at home without anyone to turn to
Thoughts keep roaming through my mind, they're all of you
My mind can't stop thinking about you
I wonder if you're dancing, with somebody new
I'm curious if you've moved on to someone else
I wonder, I wonder can't help it if I wonder
I can't help but wonder about you
No matter which side of the pillow that I'm sleeping on
I can't escape thoughts of you even in my sleep
My dreams of you continue through until the dawn
Even my dreams are filled with thoughts of you
And after that I find the day dream crew comes on
Even during the day, my mind continues to daydream about you
You care for someone else, I see
I've come to the realization that you've moved on from me and care for someone else
Well, then it's quite alright with me
I'm okay with it because I want you to be happy
I'm gonna get me dressed up in my Sunday suit
I'm going to dress my best
And find myself somebody who is twice as cute
I'll find someone who's even more attractive than you
And when you realize that you and I are through
When you finally understand that our relationship is over
I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do
I can't help but wonder what your reaction will be
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Written by: DARYL HUTCHINS
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