Wunderkind
Harry Gregson-Williams Lyrics


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Oh perilous place walk backwards toward you
Blink disbelieving eyes chilled to the bone
Most visibly brave no apprehended gloom
First to take this foot to virgin snow

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh oh oh oooooh
And I lift the envelope pushed far enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

Destined to serve, destined to roam

Oh ominous place spellbound and unchild-proofed
My least favorite chill to bare alone
Compatriots in place they'd cringe if I told you
Our best back-pocket secret our bond full-blown

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh oh oh oooooh
I am a pioneer naive enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

Destined to seek, destined to know

Most beautiful place reborn and blown off roof
My view about-face whether great will be done

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh oh oh oooooh
I am a ground-breaker naive enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh oh oh oooooh
I am a Joan of Arc and smart enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

Destined to reign, destined to roam
Destined to reign, destined to roam




Destined to reign, destined to roam
Destined to reign, destined to roam

Overall Meaning

In Harry Gregson-Williams's song "Wunderkind", the singer is navigating a perilous and ominous environment full of danger and chill. Despite this, they remain visibly brave, becoming the first to "take this foot to virgin snow". The singer describes themselves as a wunderkind, a child prodigy full of wonderment, and a magnet for all kinds of deeper curiosity. They believe in themselves and their destiny, describing themselves as a princess destined to reign and roam. The song explores themes of personal power, ambition, and determination.


The lyrics of "Wunderkind" are inspired by the characters in C.S. Lewis's novel "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe". The song was written specifically for the 2005 film adaptation, and it appears on the film's soundtrack. Harry Gregson-Williams wrote the film score for the movie and collaborated with Imogen Heap on the lyrics and vocals for "Wunderkind". The song was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 2005.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh perilous place walk backwards toward you
I am facing a difficult situation, but I am moving towards it with determination and courage.


Blink disbelieving eyes chilled to the bone
I am in awe of the challenge ahead of me, and it makes me feel cold and filled with disbelief.


Most visibly brave no apprehended gloom
Even though I am afraid, I am putting on a brave face and not showing it to others.


First to take this foot to virgin snow
I am the first person to explore this new and untouched territory.


I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am drawn to explore and discover the mysteries of the world.


I am a wunderkind oh oh oh oooooh
I am a prodigy or genius who is capable of achieving great things.


And I lift the envelope pushed far enough to believe this
I am pushing the boundaries of what is possible and taking risks to achieve my goals.


I am a princess on the way to my throne
I am on a path to greatness and success, and I feel like royalty.


Destined to serve, destined to roam
I am meant to fulfill a higher purpose, and my destiny involves both serving others and traveling to new places.


Oh ominous place spellbound and unchild-proofed
I am in a dark and foreboding place that is dangerous and not suitable for children.


My least favorite chill to bear alone
I am facing my worst fears and it is a lonely and difficult experience.


Compatriots in place they'd cringe if I told you
My fellow adventurers would be scared if they knew what I was going through.


Our best back-pocket secret our bond full-blown
We have a strong bond and trust each other completely, and we share a secret that no one else knows.


Destined to seek, destined to know
I am meant to explore, search for knowledge, and understand the world around me.


Most beautiful place reborn and blown off roof
I am in a breathtakingly beautiful place that has been revitalized and transformed.


My view about-face whether great will be done
My perspective has completely changed, and I am ready to achieve great things.


I am a ground-breaker naive enough to believe this
I am a trailblazer who is optimistic and believes that I can make a difference.


I am a Joan of Arc and smart enough to believe this
I am like the legendary figure of Joan of Arc, and I am intelligent and capable enough to achieve my goals.


Destined to reign, destined to roam
I am destined to rule and lead others, but also to explore and travel to new places.


Destined to reign, destined to roam
I am meant to fulfill both roles of leader and adventurer.


Destined to reign, destined to roam
My destiny involves both ruling and exploring, and I am ready for both challenges.


Destined to reign, destined to roam
I am meant to be a ruler and a traveler, and I am prepared for whatever lies ahead.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Fabian Sanchez

Oh perilous place
Walk backwards toward you
Blink disbelieving eyes chilled to the bone
Most visibly brave
No apprehended bloom
First to take this foot to virgin snow

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I live the envelope pushed far enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne
destined to serve
destined to roam

Oh ominous place
Spellbound and un-childproofed
My least favorite chill to bear alone

Compatriots in place
They’d cringe if I told you
Our best back pocket secret: our bond full blown

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I am a pioneer naïve enough to believe this

I am a princess on the way to my throne
destined to seek
destined to know

Most beautiful place
Reborn and blown off roof
My view about face weather, great will be done

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I am a groundbreaker naïve enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I am a Joan of Arc and smart enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

destined to reign, destined to roam
destined to reign... destined to roam...
destined to reign...destined to roam...
destined to reign...destined to roam...



All comments from YouTube:

Fabian Sanchez

Oh perilous place
Walk backwards toward you
Blink disbelieving eyes chilled to the bone
Most visibly brave
No apprehended bloom
First to take this foot to virgin snow

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I live the envelope pushed far enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne
destined to serve
destined to roam

Oh ominous place
Spellbound and un-childproofed
My least favorite chill to bear alone

Compatriots in place
They’d cringe if I told you
Our best back pocket secret: our bond full blown

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I am a pioneer naïve enough to believe this

I am a princess on the way to my throne
destined to seek
destined to know

Most beautiful place
Reborn and blown off roof
My view about face weather, great will be done

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I am a groundbreaker naïve enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

I am a magnet for all kinds of deeper wonderment
I am a wunderkind oh
I am a Joan of Arc and smart enough to believe this
I am a princess on the way to my throne

destined to reign, destined to roam
destined to reign... destined to roam...
destined to reign...destined to roam...
destined to reign...destined to roam...

Allison

i love this song

Suzie Sea

I love the suspense it puts in at parts it makes me have goose bumps.. enyone else have the same feeling

Michel Chaman

yes

Summer Melrose

This song is beautiful...... and it came out in like 2005 or something like that.... I think. I remember when I was little I would listen to this all the time from the soundtrack though.

Georg Florian

Alanis Morissette is a one of my favourite bands actually. Very beautiful music.

Aeryn Symonds

I can't find it on Spotify 😔😵 but this was the better of the 3 films. ❤ ❤ ❤

BookAddict2011

I love this... So much -3

Avery Mau

lovely voice

V & Ali

i love Narnia💙💙💙

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