S Wonderful
Dinah Shore and Buddy Clark Lyrics


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I'm as corny as Kansas in August,
I'm as normal as blueberry pie.
No more a smart little girl with no heart,
I have found me a wonderful guy!
I am in a conventional dither,
With a conventional star in my eye.
And you will note there's a lump in my throat
When I speak of that wonderful guy!
I'm as trite and as gay as a daisy in May,
A cliche coming true!
I'm bromidic and bright as a moon happy night
Pouring light on the dew!
I'm as corny as Kansas in August,
High as a flag on the Fourth of July!
If you'll excuse an expression I use,
I'm in love, I'm in love,




I'm in love, I'm in love,
I'm in love with a wonderful guy!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "S Wonderful" by Dinah Shore and Buddy Clark celebrate the cliches of falling in love with a wonderful guy. The singer describes herself as corny, normal, and trite, but expresses excitement and joy about her newfound love nonetheless. She uses references to August in Kansas, blueberry pie, and the Fourth of July to emphasize her traditional, conventional nature, while also acknowledging the lump in her throat and starry-eyed dither that come with being in love.


Throughout the song, the singer revels in the romantic cliches that she embodies, such as likening herself to a daisy in May and a moonlit night pouring light on the dew. Despite the apparent predictability of such language, the singer's enthusiasm and sincerity make the song feel fresh and exciting. "S Wonderful" celebrates the universal experience of falling in love, and the joy and exuberance that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm as corny as Kansas in August,
I'm old-fashioned and unsophisticated.


I'm as normal as blueberry pie.
I'm average and unremarkable.


No more a smart little girl with no heart,
I used to be intelligent but lacked emotion.


I have found me a wonderful guy!
But now I have found a great man.


I am in a conventional dither,
I am uncertain and conventional.


With a conventional star in my eye.
I am infatuated with someone typical.


And you will note there's a lump in my throat
I am so emotional that I have trouble speaking.


When I speak of that wonderful guy!
When I talk about the man I love.


I'm as trite and as gay as a daisy in May,
I'm a cliche that is joyful and happy.


A cliche coming true!
A common expression that is actually happening.


I'm bromidic and bright as a moon happy night
I'm unoriginal and bright as a happy night illuminated by the moon.


Pouring light on the dew!
Brightening up the dew on the ground.


High as a flag on the Fourth of July!
Ecstatic and excited like the American flag on Independence Day.


If you'll excuse an expression I use,
Forgive me for using this particular phrase.


I'm in love, I'm in love,
I'm in love!


I'm in love, I'm in love,
Yes indeed, I'm in love!


I'm in love with a wonderful guy!
I am head over heels in love with a fantastic man!




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, RICHARD RODGERS

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