I Wonder
Eddy Howard Lyrics
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Thoughts keep roaming through my mind, they're all of you
I wonder if you're dancing, with somebody new
I wonder, I wonder can't help it if I wonder
No matter which side of the pillow that I'm sleeping on
My dreams of you continue through until the dawn
And after that I find the day dream crew comes on
I wonder, I wonder, can't help it if I wonder
Well, then it's quite alright with me
I'm gonna get me dressed up in my Sunday suit
And find myself somebody who is twice as cute
And when you realize that you and I are through
I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do
All by myself alone at home a feeling blue
Thoughts keep roaming through my mind, they're all of you
I wonder if you're dancing, with somebody new
I wonder, I wonder can't help it if I wonder
No matter which side of the pillow that I'm sleeping on
My dreams of you continue through until the dawn
And after that I find the day dream crew comes on
I wonder, I wonder, can't help it if I wonder
You care for someone else, I see
Well, then it's quite alright with me
I'm gonna get me dressed up in my Sunday suit
And find myself somebody who is twice as cute
And when you realize that you and I are through
I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do
The song “I Wonder” by Eddy Howard is an emotional ballad about heartbreak, jealousy, and moving on. The lyrics depict the singer’s inner turmoil and obsession with their former lover. The first two lines set the tone for the song, as they describe the loneliness and sadness that the singer feels when they are alone at home. This is followed by the realization that their thoughts are consumed by their ex-partner, further emphasizing the depth of their feelings.
The chorus repeats the phrase “I wonder” several times, emphasizing the singer’s constant state of questioning and uncertainty. They wonder if their ex-partner is dancing with someone new, suggesting that they are struggling to let go of their past relationship. This is further emphasized in the third verse, where the singer dreams of their partner until the morning, suggesting that they are unable to escape their feelings even in sleep.
In the fourth verse, the singer acknowledges that their former partner may have moved on to someone else. However, this does not seem to bring them any comfort or relief, as they still find themselves wondering about their ex’s new life. The song ends with a resolution to move on and find someone else, but even this is tinged with uncertainty and doubt. The entire song portrays the complex emotional landscape of heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go of past relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
All by myself alone at home a feeling blue
I am all alone at home and feeling sad.
Thoughts keep roaming through my mind, they're all of you
My mind is filled with thoughts of you.
I wonder if you're dancing, with somebody new
I am wondering if you are dancing with someone else.
I wonder, I wonder can't help it if I wonder
I can't stop wondering and questioning.
No matter which side of the pillow that I'm sleeping on
Even when I turn sides while sleeping, thoughts of you persist.
My dreams of you continue through until the dawn
Even in my dreams, you are always there with me until morning.
And after that I find the day dream crew comes on
Even during the day, my mind drifts off into daydreams about you.
You care for someone else, I see
I understand that you have feelings for someone else.
Well, then it's quite alright with me
It's okay with me if you care for someone else.
I'm gonna get me dressed up in my Sunday suit
I'm going to dress nicely.
And find myself somebody who is twice as cute
I will try to find someone who is more attractive than you.
And when you realize that you and I are through
When you understand that it's over between us.
I wonder, I wonder, I wonder what you'll do
I can't stop wondering about what you might do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARYL HUTCHINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@francisalanwormald6328
NOW AT 83 STILL BRINGS QUITE A SMILE TO THIS AGING FACE...MEMREES OF CHILDHOOD...LEARNING TO LOVE POPULAR MUSIC
@RainbowSun3043
Congratulations
@francisalanwormald6328
@@RainbowSun3043 NOW 85...THX TO YOU I GOT TO HEAR AGAIN.....Be Well
@petercates6706
As far as I am concerned,Eddy Howard was one of the finest blues singers who ever lived !
@francisalanwormald6328
I WAS 9 & BEGINNING MY LIFE LONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH REALLY GOOD POPULAR MUSIC.....THIS GOT ME STARTED....
@centralparkskater4306
niceee dude haha
@Ellecram
My mother used to sing this to me when I was a child. So...guess what I did? I sang it in first grade as a show and tell talent.
At a Catholic school.
Circa 1963 or so.
Didn't go over real well with the nun in charge at the time.
@AnonJess
That's hilarious!
@bettyberger4753
THIS JUST POPPED INTO MY HEAD TODAY. I REMEMBERED IT FROM MY CHILDHOOD DAYS AND HAD TO LOOK IT UP. SO GLAD I COULD FIND IT.
@bradclem6226
My Dad use to listen to Eddie Howard all the time when I was growing up.i didn't think anybody knew who he was. But he did have a good voice. Big bands were all there was back then.