'S Wonderful
George Gershwin / Peter Donohoe Lyrics
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Jack has found his Jill
Don't know what you've done
But I'm all a-thrill.
How could words express
Your divine appeal?
You can never guess
All the love I feel
For me no other girls exist.
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
(That) You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous,
You can't blame me for feeling amorous,
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
The first verse of George Gershwin's song "S Wonderful" expresses the singer's excitement and disbelief at the fact that the person they love cares for them in return. The use of "s wonderful" and "s marvellous" serve as exclamations of joy and emphasize just how great it is that their love is reciprocated. The second line of the verse, "'s awful nice, 's paradise, 's what I love to see," adds to the enthusiasm, stating that the situation is not just good, but absolutely perfect. The singer is grateful and overjoyed that they have found someone to care for them.
The second verse continues with the same theme, with the singer describing their beloved's care and attention as making their life glamorous and making them feel amorous. The line "you can't blame me for feeling amorous," suggests that the singer is almost overwhelmed by their feelings of love and attraction for this person. The verse ends with the repetition of the chorus, once again emphasizing just how wonderful and marvelous it is that this person cares for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "S Wonderful" express the joy and gratitude one feels when they find someone who cares for them in return. The use of exclamations and hyperbole serve to emphasize just how incredible this feeling can be.
Line by Line Meaning
'S wonderful, 's marvellous, that you should care for me
It's amazing, it's fantastic, that you have feelings for me and care about me.
'S awful nice, 's paradise, 's what I love to see
It's extremely pleasing, like being in paradise, and that's exactly what I want to experience.
You made my life so glamorous; you can't blame me for feeling amorous
You've brought so much glamour and excitement to my life that I can't help feeling romantic and passionate towards you.
C'est magnifique, 't is what I seek, that you should care for me
It's magnificent, it's what I desire, that you have affection for me.
C'est elegant, 't is what I want, 't is what I long to see
It's elegant, it's what I crave, it's what I yearn to witness.
My dear, it's four leaf clover time, from now on my heart's working overtime
My darling, this is a time of good luck and fortune, and my heart is working extra hard because of the strong feelings I have for you.
'S exceptional, no bagatelle, that you should care for me
It's truly exceptional, not just something trivial, that you have feelings for me and care about me.
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Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
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