David successfully uses the names of all Seven Dwarfs in the lyrics. The sampled spoken line "If it's good to ya, it's gotta be good for ya" during the instrumental break, comes from the spoken intro of a live Steely Dan song called "Bodhisattva" from the Citizen Steely Dan box.
Little Wonder
David Bowie Lyrics
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Dopey morning doc, grumpy gnomes
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Big screen dolls, and explosions
Sleepy time bashful but nude
You little wonder, little wonder you
Enter galactic see me to be you
It's all in the tablets sneezy bhutan
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Mars happy nation sit on my karma
Dame meditation take me away
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Sending me, so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
Little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder, little wonder you
Sending me, so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
Little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder, little wonder you
You little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
The lyrics to David Bowie's song "Little Wonder" paint a picture of a chaotic and distorted world. The first verse describes "stinky weather" and "shaky hands," followed by a mention of a "dopey morning doc" and "grumpy gnomes." The second verse adds images of "big screen dolls" and "explosions," as well as "sleepy time bashful but nude." These disjointed and surreal images evoke a sense of disorientation and confusion.
The chorus repeats the refrain "little wonder," as if questioning the strange and unpredictable world around us. The lyrics suggest that despite the chaos and uncertainty, there is still something wondrous and meaningful to be found. The bridge introduces the idea of "entering galactic" and taking "tablets," perhaps referencing the use of drugs to escape reality. The final verse refers to a "Mars happy nation" and "Dame meditation," hinting at the possibility of finding inner peace and transcendence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Little Wonder" suggest a world that is both unsettling and awe-inspiring. The song seems to encourage the listener to embrace the mysteries and uncertainties of life, rather than trying to escape them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stinky weather fat, shaky hands
The weather is unpleasant today and my hands are trembling. This could be due to nervousness or some health-related issue.
Dopey morning doc, grumpy gnomes
It's a slow and sluggish morning. The doctor may have prescribed me some medication which makes me feel dizzy. The gnomes around me seem to be annoyed and irritable.
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
It's no surprise that things are the way they are. At the same time, it's fascinating that in all of this, I am still here, a wonder in and of myself.
Big screen dolls, and explosions
Sleepy time bashful but nude
I'm watching a movie with flashy special effects and gorgeous actresses. At the same time, I'm wearing nothing but my pajamas, feeling slightly embarrassed and intimidated.
Enter galactic see me to be you
It's all in the tablets sneezy bhutan
I'm transported to another world where I see myself in someone else's image. Maybe it's a hallucination caused by the medication I took earlier or something I ingested. There's definitely something affecting my nose causing me to sneeze frequently.
Mars happy nation sit on my karma
Dame meditation take me away
I'm envisioning a peaceful world on Mars where everyone is content and living in harmony. In this state of mind, I feel the weight of my actions and decisions coming back to me, but I'm looking for an escape, and meditation provides sanctuary.
Sending me, so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
I'm being sent far away from reality and into my own mind. It's a comforting and unsettling feeling at the same time, but it's where I need to be, where I want to be.
Little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder, little wonder you
Once again, I marvel at how unique and amazing I am in this moment of introspection.
You little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
I'm reminded again of my own wonder and am reminded that it's no small thing that I'm here, in this life, in this moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BOWIE, MARK PLATI, REEVES GABRELS
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@Ekalmid
@Rebel Bowie
Stinky weather, fat shaky hands
DOPEY morning DOC, GRUMPY gnomes
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Big screen dolls, tits and explosions
SLEEPY time, BASHFUL but nude
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Intergalactic, seeming to be you
It's all in the tablets, SNEEZY Bhutan
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Mars HAPPY nation, sit on my karma
Dame meditation, take me away
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
@jackbrown4697
From one of his most underrated albums
@lemonbreadsf3828
Well, while not as underrated as stuff like Hours, it still is very underrated. Huge shame, too. I still can't understand why anyone would give this album any poor reviews!
@jackbrown4697
@LemonBread David Bowie never failed to amaze his fans
@lemonbreadsf3828
@Jack Brown Very true. I guess people were not yet accustomed to this type of music coming from Bowie himself. We only really got a lighter taste of this type of music from 1. Outside.
@danielemilegeorges7373
Un album brillant qui a reçu lors de sa sortie d’excellentes critiques. Disque d’or en France dès sa sortie.
@federicolopez2626
I think the most underrated album was Outside
@T-Dawg-lp2sh
I love how you can pretty much tell what year it is by looking at Bowie's hair
@Smittumi
#timetraveltips
@Thiiaco
2077
@ThinWhiteAxe
The man's a veritable calendar