Little Wonder
David Bowie Lyrics


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Stinky weather fat, shaky hands
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
Little wonder then, little wonder
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

Overall Meaning

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@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

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