THE WORLD
Brian C. Wilson Lyrics
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Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world, oh
I see skies of blue
Bright blessed days
And warm sacred nights
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors in the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
It's all on the faces
Of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying
"Oh, I love you"
I see babies cry
And now I watch them grow
Oh, as they learn
More than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors in the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
It's all on the faces
Of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying
"Oh, I love you"
I see babies cry
I watch them grow
Oh, as they learn
More than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yeah, oh, I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The lyrics of Brian C. Wilson's "The World" express a positive outlook on life and the beauty that surrounds us every day. The first verse speaks about the beauty of nature: the green trees and red roses blooming for everyone to enjoy. The second verse talks about the beauty of the sky and how the days and nights are a blessing. The chorus repeats the phrase "What a wonderful world" multiple times as a reminder to appreciate the world around us.
The bridge of the song brings in the idea of human connection and love. The colors of the rainbow may be pretty in the sky, but they are also reflected on the faces of the people passing by. The lyrics mention friends shaking hands and saying "How do you do?" but in reality, they are saying "Oh, I love you." The final verse brings in the concept of growth and learning. As we watch the babies cry and grow, we acknowledge that they will learn more than we ever will, and we are reminded of the endless possibilities in this world.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity. It encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty in everyday life and to cherish the connections we make with others. The song also implies that there is more to learn and discover in this world, which creates a sense of encouragement to keep exploring and growing.
Line by Line Meaning
I see trees of green
I am observing green trees
Red roses too
There are also red roses in my view
I see them bloom
I am witnessing the flowers blossoming
For me and you
The beauty of nature is available to everyone
And I think to myself
My thoughts wander
What a wonderful world, oh
I am marveling at the magnificence of the world
I see skies of blue
I notice blue skies
And clouds of white
White clouds are present too
Bright blessed days
The days are cheerful and wholesome
And warm sacred nights
The nights are cozy and peaceful
The colors in the rainbow
The diversity of colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
They are pleasing to the eye
It's all on the faces
The emotions reflect on people's faces
Of people passing by
Of those who are walking past
I see friends shaking hands
I observe friends greeting each other
Saying, "How do you do?"
Asking how they are doing
They're really saying
They are expressing something deeper
"Oh, I love you"
They are conveying their affection towards each other
I see babies cry
I witness crying infants
And now I watch them grow
And I am seeing them growing up
Oh, as they learn
As they gain knowledge
More than I'll ever know
More than I will ever comprehend
Yeah, oh, I think to myself
Yes, my thoughts are still rambling
What a wonderful world
This world is truly amazing
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Robert Thiele
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