Wondaland
Janelle Monįe Lyrics


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La la la la la la
La la la la la la
Early late at night
I wander off into a land
You can go, but you mustn't tell a soul
There's a world inside

Where dreamers meet each other
Once you go it's hard to come back
Let me paint your canvas as you dance

Dance in the trees
Paint mysteries
The magnificent droid plays there
Your magic mind
Makes love to mine
I think I'm in love, angel

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

The grass grows inside
The music floats you gently on your toes
Touch the nose, he'll change our clothes to tuxedos
Don't freak and hide
I'll be your secret Santa, do you mind?
Don't resist
The fairy gods will have a fit
We should dance

Dance in the trees
Paint mysteries
The magnificent droid plays there
Your magic mind
Makes love to mine
I think I'm in love, angel

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

This is your land
This is my land
We belong here
Stay the night
I am so inspired
You touched my wires
My supernova shining bright

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Take me back to Wondaland
I gotta get back to Wondaland
Take me back to Wondaland
She thinks she left her underpants

You know love you, baby
Yes I need ya
Guess I want to know a love
Take me back I want to stay the night
I'm so inspired (I'm so inspired)
You touch my wires




My supernova shining bright (I want to know, I know you want to go)
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Janelle Monáe’s “Wondaland” depict a fantastical world where dreamers meet each other and dance in the trees, creating and painting mysteries. In this world, it is a secret place that one can only go to if they're invited, and they cannot tell anyone about their experiences there. It is a place where the grass grows inside, and the music floats you gently on your toes while the magnificent droid plays. This imaginative world is where the fairy gods reside, and the magic mind makes love to the singer's mind. The desire to go back to Wondaland is strong, and the singer pleads to go back there to experience it again.


In the second verse, the song’s imagery continues, with fantastical creatures playing, and the humor of the lyrics comes through when the singer exclaims, “She thinks she left her underpants.” It is a wonderfully written escape from a mundane reality, where we can release our inhibitions, dance freely, and revel in the infinite mysteries of imagination.


Line by Line Meaning

La la la la la la
Repetitive humming to set up the dreamy, surreal atmosphere of Wondaland.


Early late at night
Implies a dream-like state, where the singer is venturing into Wondaland, a place where she can express her creativity.


I wander off into a land
The singer escapes reality and ventures into a world that allows her to be more imaginative and adventurous.


You can go, but you mustn't tell a soul
Reinforces the idea of a secret, imaginative world, where only a select few can enter.


There's a world inside
Further emphasizes the idea of an internal, creative world that only the singer can access.


Where dreamers meet each other
In Wondaland, imagination is celebrated and embraced, allowing like-minded individuals to come together.


Once you go it's hard to come back
Once you allow yourself to become engulfed in your imagination, it becomes difficult to return to reality.


Let me paint your canvas as you dance
Implies that creativity is boundless in Wondaland and the singer encourages individuals to express themselves in whichever way they choose to.


The grass grows inside
Further emphasizes the surreal atmosphere of Wondaland, where nature seems to flourish in unexpected places.


The music floats you gently on your toes
Music plays an important role in the magical realm of Wondaland, where it has the power to transport individuals to another world.


Touch the nose, he'll change our clothes to tuxedos
Implies that the unexpected can happen in Wondaland, where anything is possible and surprises await at every corner.


Don't freak and hide
In a world where imagination is accepted and encouraged, there's no need to be hesitant or frightened about expressing oneself.


I'll be your secret Santa, do you mind?
Reinforces the idea of a magical, gift-giving atmosphere in Wondaland, where individuals are encouraged to share with one another without fear of judgement.


Don't resist
Speaks to the idea of surrendering oneself to creativity, allowing one's imagination to take over and enjoy the ride.


The fairy gods will have a fit
Emphasizes that playfulness and creativity are celebrated in Wondaland, where no idea or expression is too bizarre.


This is your land
Asserts that Wondaland is a realm where individuals can be free to create and express themselves as they please.


We belong here
Reinforces the sense of community and acceptance found in Wondaland, where creativity is encouraged and celebrated.


Stay the night
Invites individuals to fully immerse themselves in the magic of Wondaland, and encourages them to indulge in creativity and imagination as long as they like.


You know love you, baby
Suggests a sentiment of love and belonging in the community of Wondaland, where individuals are free to love and be themselves.


Yes I need ya
Reinforces the idea that creativity and imagination play a role in our lives, and that we need them to feel fulfilled.


Guess I want to know a love
Speaks to the idea that creativity and imagination can be an expression of love, and that love can manifest in many different forms.


Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Outburst of joy and celebration of the magic of Wondaland.




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