Wonderful World
Garfunkel Art Lyrics

What a wonderful, wonderful world this would be
An expression of admiration for the beauty and potential of the world.

Don't know much about history
Admitting limited knowledge about the past.

Don't know much biology
Acknowledging a lack of understanding in the field of life sciences.

Don't know much about a science book
Lacking knowledge in the general subject of science.

Don't know much about the French I took
Admitting to not retaining knowledge of a specific topic, in this case French.

(But I do know)
Transitioning to a statement of certainty amidst the uncertainty of the previous lines.

But I do know that I love you
Expressing certainty in the feelings of love for someone.

And I know that if you love me, too
Having confidence that the emotions are mutual.

What a wonderful, wonderful world this would be
Reiterating the expression of admiration for a potential future together.

Don't know much about geography
Offering a concession to a lack of knowledge about the topic of geography.

Don't know much trigonometry
Acknowledging one's lack of knowledge in mathematics, specifically the subject of trigonometry.

Don't know much about algebra
Admitting to a limited understand of advanced mathematics.

I don't know what a slide rule is for
Acknowledging a lack of understanding regarding a specific tool or concept.

(But I do know)
Transitioning to another statement of certainty.

But I do know 'one and one is two'
Asserting knowledge of the most basic math principle.

And if this one could be with you
Proposing the idea of being together.

(A wonderful world)
Incorporating the song's title into the desire for being together.

What a wonderful, wonderful world this would be
Reiterating the expression of admiration for a potential future together.

Now I don't claim to be an A student
Acknowledging one's academic shortcomings.

But I'm tryin' to be
Demonstrating effort to improve one's academic standing.

I think that maybe by bein' an A student, baby-baby
Associating academic success with the possibility of winning the affection of the person being addressed.

I could win your love for me
Stating the ultimate goal of achieving mutual affection.

Don't know much about the Middle Ages
Continuing to admit limited knowledge about history.

Looked at the pictures then I turned the pages
Sharing a learning experience of having seen but not fully understood some historical material.

Don't know nothin' 'bout no 'Rise And Fall'
Expressing ignorance of a specific historical era or event.

Don't know nothin' 'bout nothin' at all
Reiterating a general lack of knowledge in multiple areas.

(But I do know)
Returning to a statement of certainty amidst the uncertainty of the previous lines.

Girl, it's you that I been thinkin' of
Confirming that the person being addressed is the focus of the artist's thoughts and emotions.

And if I could only win your love (oh girl)
Stating the desire to achieve mutual affection, emphasizing the importance of the person being addressed.

What a wonderful (what a), wonderful world this would be
Reiterating the expression of admiration for a potential future together, with emphasis on the person being addressed.

What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world
Repeatedly expressing the sentiment of amazement at the beautiful possibilities of a future together.

What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world
Reiterating the sentiment of amazement for emphasis.