What A Wonderful World
Céline Dion & David Foster 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
I see skies of blue
And clouds of white
The dark sacred night
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying "how do you do? "
They're really saying, "I love you"
I hear babies crying
I watch them grow
They'll learn much more
Than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world
I see trees of green
Red roses, too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Céline Dion's song "What A Wonderful World" is a rendition of the classic song by Louis Armstrong. It is a song that is filled with joy and hope, as the singer marvels at the beauty of the world around her. The opening verse speaks of the trees of green and the red roses that bloom, reminding us of the beauty that nature has to offer. The singer acknowledges that this beauty is available to everyone and prompts us to recognize the world's wonders. As the second verse begins, she admires the blue skies and the white clouds, rejoicing in the contrast that nature provides us every day. The day is bright and blessed, while the night is dark and sacred, and both are equally wonderful.
Moving on to the next section of the song, the colors of the rainbow are just as pretty in the sky as they are on the faces of people. This lyric reminds us that we are all unique and beautiful in our way. The singer observes friends greeting each other, and she points out that they are essentially expressing love for each other. Finally, the song acknowledges the sorrow that exists in the world, but the singer takes comfort in the fact that babies will continue to grow and learn, passing on their own joys and discoveries. When the song repeats, it reminds us of the beauty of the world once more, leaving us with a sense of contentment and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I see trees of green
I notice the verdant foliage
Red roses, too
Additionally, I see roses colored red
I see them bloom for me and you
I perceive that both of us are being offered the sight of their blossoming
And I think to myself
My thoughts start to dwell
What a wonderful world
This is a truly awe-inspiring planet.
I see skies of blue
Overhead I see a blue expanse
And clouds of white
As well as white clouds soaring high
The bright blessed day
A beautiful day, full of goodness
The dark sacred night
A sacred, dark night
And I think to myself
I consider to myself
What a wonderful world
What an astonishing world this is
The colors of the rainbow
The myriad colors of a rainbow
So pretty in the sky
They are beautiful up high,
Are also on the faces
These colors are also seen upon the faces
Of people going by
Of individuals walking by
I see friends shaking hands
I perceive acquaintances greeting each other by shaking hands
Saying "how do you do? "
Saying the common, polite greeting, "how do you do?"
They're really saying, "I love you"
What they're truly communicating is, "I love you"
I hear babies crying
I hear the sound of infants crying
I watch them grow
I observe them beginning to grow up
They'll learn much more
They will acquire much knowledge
Than I'll ever know
More than I could ever know
And I think to myself
Then I remind myself
What a wonderful world
What an incredible world
Yes, I think to myself
Indeed, I tell myself
What a wonderful world
What an exceptional world this is
I see trees of green
Once again, I see the green trees
Red roses, too
Again I see the red roses
I see them bloom for me and you
Once again, I catch a glimpse of them blooming for us
And I think to myself
Again, my thoughts center on
What a wonderful world
What a remarkable world we inhabit
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore, Soundreef Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Thiele, George Douglas, George Weiss
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