What A Wonderful World
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

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I see trees are green, red roses too
I see the bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

The colour of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do
They're really saying "I love you"

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
They learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Overall Meaning

Engelbert Humperdinck's song "What A Wonderful World" celebrates the beauty of our world and the small things that make it so special. The song talks about different aspects of nature and humanity that make the singer marvel at the world we live in. The first verse talks about the green trees and red roses, how they bloom and how wonderful they are. The singer thinks to himself that this world is indeed wonderful, and he feels grateful for it.

In the second verse, the singer marvels at the blue skies and white clouds, both during the day and at night. He thinks about the beauty of nature and how it is sacred. He again thinks to himself, that this world is wonderful.

In the third verse, the singer talks about the colors of the rainbow and how they are reflected on the faces of people passing by. He sees friends shaking hands, and it feels like a gesture of love, meaning "I love you."

In the final verse, the singer listens to the sound of babies crying and watches them grow. He acknowledges that they will learn much more than he will ever know, and once again, he thinks to himself that this world is wonderful.

The song celebrates the beauty and wonder of everyday things that we often take for granted. It encourages us to appreciate the beauty around us and to be grateful for the wonderful world we live in, even in the midst of difficulties and challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

I see trees are green, red roses too
I observe the vibrantly colored nature, including green trees and red roses

I see the bloom for me and you
I acknowledge that nature's beauty is not only for me, but for everyone to enjoy

And I think to myself What a wonderful world
Reflecting on these simple yet stunning aspects of the world around me, I am filled with appreciation and awe for the world we live in.

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
I observe the vast and changing sky, with blue skies and white clouds

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
I acknowledge the beauty of both day and night, bright and dark

And I think to myself What a wonderful world
Once again, I'm filled with appreciation for the beauty and wonder in the world around me.

The color of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
I observe the striking beauty of rainbows in the sky

Are also on the faces of people going by
I see how the joy and beauty of a rainbow are reflected in the faces of the people around me.

I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do
I observe the warmth and connection between people, as friends greet each other.

They're really saying "I love you"
I understand that this simple greeting is really an expression of love and care.

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
I witness the growth and development of young children, including their moments of distress and joy.

They learn much more than I'll ever know
I recognize the infinite potential for learning and growth in every human being.

And I think to myself What a wonderful world
In light of everything I've observed, I am once again filled with appreciation for this beautiful and amazing world we live in.

Yes, I think to myself What a wonderful world
Echoing the sentiment from before, I am filled with gratitude for this truly wonderful world.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Robert Thiele

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I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

I see skies of blue
And clouds of white
The bright blessed day
The dark sacred night
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
Of people going by

I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying
"I love you"

I hear babies cry
I watch them grow
They'll learn much more
Than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world