It's A Wonderful World
Benny Carter/Oscar Peterson Lyrics


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It's a wonderful world
I'm just walking on air
Talk of heaven on earth
I've got more than my share
Haven't got a care
Happy all day through
It's a wonderful world
Loving wonderful you




Overall Meaning

The song "It's a Wonderful World" is a celebration of love and the blessings in life. The singer is full of joy and contentment, feeling as though he is "walking on air." The lyrics describe the world as a beautiful and magical place, with talk of "heaven on earth" and the singer expressing that he has more than his share. The singer is free of worries and happy all day through, with the love of his partner being the reason why the world is so wonderful.


The song is a simple yet powerful portrayal of the importance of love in life. The lyrics celebrate the beauty of the world and the happiness that comes from being in love. The singer's bubbly and infectious tone make it almost impossible not to smile while listening. This song inspires us to cherish the people we love and be grateful for the blessings we have in life.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a wonderful world
The world is full of wonders and amazement


I'm just walking on air
I am feeling ecstatic and overjoyed


Talk of heaven on earth
It feels like I am living in paradise


I've got more than my share
I have been blessed with abundant happiness


Haven't got a care
I do not have any worries or concerns


Happy all day through
I am content and joyful throughout the day


It's a wonderful world
The world is full of wonders and amazement


Loving wonderful you
Being around you fills me with happiness and love




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ADAMSON, JAN SAVITT, JOHN WATSON

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