Elvis Presley had a Nº1 hit in the UK and a Top 10 hit in the U.S. with his 1970 live version of The Wonder of You recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada in February 1970. The song was released as a single on April 20, 1970, backed by the song Mama Liked the Roses. In the United States, both songs charted at #9 together during 27 June - 11 July 1970. The Wonder of You was one of his most successful records in the UK ever, topping the UK Singles Chart for six weeks in the summer of that year. It has sold over 400,000 equivalent units in the UK, qualifying the single for a gold sales certification in 2022. It also stayed at number one in the Irish Charts for three weeks that same year. This was the 59th Top 40 hit of his career. Presley's version also reached number 37 on the US Country Singles chart, and number one on the easy listening chart.
The Wonder of You was one of about thirty-five songs Presley would regularly perform at concerts.
According to Ray Peterson, who made a version of The Wonder of You, "He [Elvis] asked me if I would mind if he recorded 'The Wonder of You.' I said, 'You don't have to ask permission; you're Elvis Presley.' He said, 'Yes, I do. You're Ray Peterson.'"
In the japanese manga Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, in part 8 (Jojolion), the main antagonist stand have the name of this song stylized as WONDER OF U.
The Wonder Of You
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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When everything I do is wrong
You give me hope and consolation
You give me strength to carry on
And you're always there to lend a hand
In everything I do
That's the wonder
(The wonder of you)
And when you smile the world is brighter
You touch my hand and I'm a king
Your kiss to me is worth a fortune
Your love for me is everything
I guess I'll never know the reason why
You love me as you do
That's the wonder
The wonder of you
I guess I'll never know the reason why
You love me as you do
That's the wonder
The wonder of you
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's "The Wonder of You" express the gratitude and appreciation of the singer towards their significant other who provides them with love, support, and hope in times of distress. When they feel misunderstood or when everything seems to go wrong, the singer finds solace and strength in their partner's comforting presence. Moreover, when the partner smiles, the world becomes brighter, and when they touch hands, the singer feels like a king. The love and affection that the partner showers on the singer are invaluable, and the singer is amazed by its intensity and depth.
The lyrics convey a sense of wonder and awe at the enduring love that the partner has for the singer, which seems almost inexplicable. Even though the singer cannot fathom the reasons behind the partner's love, they feel incredibly blessed to receive it. The wonder and mystery of this love are what make it so precious and valuable to the singer.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Wonder of You" celebrate the profound emotional connection between two people in love, whose unwavering support and affection sustain each other through difficult times. The song symbolizes the timeless and universal appeal of love as a source of comfort, strength, and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
When no-one else can understand me
At times, when no one else is able to comprehend my thoughts or actions
When everything I do is wrong
During setbacks, when each and every action or decision appears to be incorrect
You give me hope and consolation
In such difficult times, you provide a ray of hope and comfort
You give me strength to carry on
You empower me with the toughness and resilience to continue moving forward
And you're always there to lend a hand
You are always available to deliver assistance and support in every situation
In everything I do
In every project or undertaking, you are constantly present and involved
That's the wonder
This is the aspect that leaves me in awe
The wonder of you
This is referring to the inexplicable, incredible essence of your identity
And when you smile the world is brighter
When you are in a good mood, everything seems to become more vibrant and lively
You touch my hand and I'm a king
A simple gesture of care from you can make me feel valued and powerful
Your kiss to me is worth a fortune
Any physical expression of affection from you brings me immeasurable happiness and fulfillment
Your love for me is everything
Nothing is more crucial and significant than the love and support that you offer me
I guess I'll never know the reason why
Even if I try, I may never be able to fully comprehend the basis for your affections towards me
You love me as you do
The mysterious depth of your love for me is something that is both amazing and perplexing
That's the wonder
This is the element that leaves me astounded
The wonder of you
Once again, we are referring to the indescribable quality of your personality and the love that you possess
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Baker Knight
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@floorfungus4209
Posting lyrics for myself:
When no-one else can understand me
When everything I do is wrong
You give me love and consolation
You give me hope to carry on
And you're always there to lend a hand
In everything I do
That's the wonder
The wonder of you
And when you smile the world is brighter
You touch my hand and I'm a king
Your love to me is worth a fortune
Your love for me is everything
I guess I'll never know the reason why
You love me as you do
That's the wonder
The wonder of you
I guess I'll never know the reason why
You love me as you do
That's the wonder
The wonder of you
@ericking7547
This song is perfect, so glad my 89 year old doctor shared it with me!
@Akaeru
Is he really 89 years old??
@kimdinh292
@@Akaeruit's just a joke bro,have u read jojolion?
@Akaeru
@@kimdinh292 yeah, that's literally the point of my comment dude.
@odettefahy4568
@@kimdinh292whoosh
@tridyot
@@kimdinh292because the quote he just said was taken directly words to words from jojolion, allow me to say this
Its just a joke bro, have you read jojolion?
I know that you missed the reference, but ill still speak out my thoughts, because the internet you know
I hardly doubt you've read jojolion
@bluesoda6379
Shotout to Tooru for actually naming his stand after an in-universe song he listen to.
@vetince4633
I think that Kira Yoshikage (part 4) liked queen
@tudoraragornofgreyscot8482
Vetince And Ungalo named Bohemian Rhapsody after the song!
@TheAwesomeHyperon
The amount of people who’s stand’s names just so happen be identical to songs, especially songs that have yet to exist, is ridiculous.