I Wonder As I Wander
Carola Lyrics


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I wonder as I wander
out under the sky
how Jesus the savior
did come for to die
to save lowly people
like you and like I
I wonder as I wander
out under the sky

When Jesus was born
it was in a cow's stall
with shepherds and wise men
and angels and all
the blessings of Christmas
from heaven did fall
and the weary world woke
to the savior's call

I wonder as I wander
out under the sky
how Jesus the savior
did come for to die
to save lowly people
like you and like I




I wonder as I wander
out under the sky

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wonder as I Wander" by Carola is a contemplative Christmas song that reflects on the birth and death of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe the singer's thoughts and wonderment as she wanders under the sky, pondering how Jesus came to earth to die and save people. The first verse expresses the singer's amazement at the sacrifice Jesus made to save people like her. The second verse describes the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth in a stable, with shepherds, wise men, and angels present. The singer reflects on the blessings of Christmas and how the world woke up to the savior's call.


The song's introspective and evocative lyrics have made it a popular choice for Christmas performances and recordings. The melody is based on a traditional Appalachian folk tune that was collected by the composer and folklorist John Jacob Niles in North Carolina in 1933. Niles heard the song performed by a young, impoverished girl who was singing for coins in a church. He was so moved by the girl's performance that he asked her to sing the song again and recorded it in his notebook. He later adapted the melody and lyrics and published them in a songbook in 1934.


Line by Line Meaning

I wonder as I wander
I am filled with curiosity and amazement as I roam around aimlessly.


out under the sky
while gazing upon the vast expanse of heavens above me.


how Jesus the savior
I am pondering about the life of Jesus Christ, the redeemer of mankind.


did come for to die
who came to earth with the sole purpose of sacrificing his life to expunge the sins of humanity.


to save lowly people
His noble deed was bestowed upon all humans, regardless of their status or pedigree.


like you and like I
It does not matter if you and I are ordinary or insignificant to the world, we are still valuable in the eyes of Christ.


When Jesus was born
At the time of Jesus' birth,


it was in a cow's stall
He was delivered in a manger, a humble dwelling of a cow.


with shepherds and wise men
Surrounded by humble shepherds and wise men.


and angels and all
Who were visited by singing angels.


the blessings of Christmas
At that moment, the world was showered with the blessings that the season of Christmas brings.


from heaven did fall
These blessings came from the heavens.


and the weary world woke
Moreover, the world's tired and burdened souls could find solace and relief.


to the savior's call
This was all possible because the savior, Jesus Christ, gave his highest calling.




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on Käre Gud, jag har det gott

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