Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kreviazuk is a classically trained pianist. Her first album Under These Rocks and Stones was released in 1996 to critical praise. In 1998 Kreviazuk scored her first international hit with a cover of John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane" from the soundtrack to the blockbuster film Armageddon. In This Life a searing romantic track from 2002's What If It All Means Something, was her next major hit. Kreviazuk's Time was played in the credits of the movie, Uptown Girls, and featured in an episode of the MTV reality show, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. In 2005 two new songs written and performed by Kreviazuk were also featured on the soundtrack of the movie The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants.
In August 2006, her fourth album Ghost Stories was released. It was produced by her husband Raine Maida(of Our Lady Peace).
Plain Jane is the fifth studio album by Chantal. The album was released on October 13, 2009
Wonderful
Chantal Kreviazuk Lyrics
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And these old jeans are too tight
And now I can't pick my feet off the floor
I try to laugh, but I cry
My dignity is undignified
Guess I'm really on my own
Love is like a little boy
No, I'm not paranoid
Well, I'm not seventeen, and I don't want to be
So, why am I hiding?
Is it too late to call you on the phone
Too late to tell you I'm alone?
I want to wake up from another lonely night
Too late to wonder where you are
Too late to hold you in my arms
'Cause if you're looking for wonderful
I'm wonderful
I'm a very simple girl
And I don't fit into this world
The city lights leave me in a daze
And even though we've never met
You know what I'm trying to forget
Somethings you can't change
I'm underneath
Underneath
I'm underneath
I'm underneath
The song "Wonderful" by Chantal Kreviazuk is about loneliness and the desire for love, but also about being true to oneself. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation and frustration with one's own circumstances, as the singer feels trapped in their own body and unable to connect with others. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer laments being alone in life and feeling uncomfortable in their own clothes. They acknowledge their own struggles to find joy and humor in life, and how this struggle makes them feel even more isolated.
The chorus of the song focuses on the singer's desire for connection, specifically with someone they care about. The singer questions whether it's too late to reach out to this person, wondering if they'll be met with rejection or indifference. The repetition of the phrase "too late" emphasizes the sense of urgency and regret underlying the singer's desire for connection. However, by the end of the chorus, the singer asserts their own worth and self-love, declaring that they are "wonderful" despite their loneliness.
The final lines of the song, "I'm underneath / Underneath / I'm underneath / I'm underneath," could be interpreted as a reference to feeling hidden or unseen, but also as a reminder that what lies beneath the surface is just as important as what can be seen on the outside. Overall, "Wonderful" is a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has ever felt alone or misunderstood, but who also recognizes their own value and potential for happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alone is this life
I feel isolated in this life.
And these old jeans are too tight
The physical discomfort correlates with my emotional unease.
And now I can't pick my feet off the floor
I feel stuck and stagnant, unable to move forward.
I try to laugh, but I cry
I am putting up a facade of happiness but in reality, I am deeply unhappy.
My dignity is undignified
I feel embarrassed and ashamed of my current state of being.
Guess I'm really on my own
I have come to the realization that I must handle my struggles alone.
Love is like a little boy
Love is often unpredictable and can be difficult to handle.
No, I'm not paranoid
I am not imagining things or overreacting.
But I'm on to you, yeah, yeah
I have a sense that I am being deceived or misled.
Well, I'm not seventeen, and I don't want to be
I understand that I am aging, but I do not want to be naive or immature.
So, why am I hiding?
I question why I am not being my true, authentic self.
Is it too late to call you on the phone
I wonder if it is too late to reach out and connect with someone.
Too late to tell you I'm alone?
I feel like I have missed my opportunity to share my feelings of loneliness with someone.
I want to wake up from another lonely night
I desire to break away from my pattern of feeling alone and unfulfilled.
Too late to wonder where you are
I feel like I have missed my chance to seek out a connection with someone.
Too late to hold you in my arms
I feel like I have missed my opportunity to feel love and affection from someone.
'Cause if you're looking for wonderful
If you seek someone who brings joy and happiness, then that's me.
I'm wonderful
I am a great person to be around who brings positivity and happiness.
I'm a very simple girl
I am content with the simple things in life.
And I don't fit into this world
I feel like I don't belong or fit in with the world around me.
The city lights leave me in a daze
The hustle and bustle of city life overwhelms me.
And even though we've never met
Although we haven't met, you might understand or empathize with my struggles.
You know what I'm trying to forget
You know that I'm trying to move on from a past memory or experience.
Somethings you can't change
There are some things in life that are out of our control.
I'm underneath
I am feeling burdened or trapped.
Underneath
Emphasizes the feeling of being weighed down.
I'm underneath
Reinforces the feeling of being trapped or stuck.
I'm underneath
Finalizes the feeling of being burdened or weighed down.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHANTAL KREVIAZUK, MICHAEL MAIDA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arian Rahman
such a beautiful song. Chantal has a great voice, but surely underrated! The phenomenon of being a Canadian singer! Proud of you Chantal!
Louis Vigneault
That's a shame we hear so much crap coming from the U.S. on the radio when we have such talent in our yard. On t'aime même au Québec Chantal, keep up the good work!
Idk man Why I gotta put my name?
I like this song. It played on the radio the other day; it brought back memories for sure.
Roy Emanuel Racine
Chantal you have graced the Canadian homes 🇨🇦for nearly two decades , and we Canucks totally Adore your Vocals and grace with the Piano. 🎹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
shane upham
this is why i love CK i hear 1 song and i click on another and boom I'm hit with a better song love seeing her live its 1 hit after another
Sophie O
I love this song!
Violet XoX
I woke up with this song in my head, brings back a lot of memories.
AliciaFromTheFarAwayPlace
This song is brilliant. :)
catsup27
This is a great song!
Brian Mullan
Excellent song,beautiful voice;and beautiful woman;makes me proud to be Canadian.Thanks Chantal.