Wonderful World
Jesse Malin Lyrics


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Don't know much about history
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book
Don't know much about the French I took

But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me, too
What a wonderful world this would be

Don't know much about geography
Don't know much trigonometry
Don't know much about algebra
Don't know what a slide rule is for

But I do know one and one is two
And if this one could be with you
What a wonderful world this would be

Now, I don't claim to be an A student
But I'm trying to be
For maybe by being an A student, baby
I can win your love for me

Don't know much about history
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book
Don't know much about the French I took

But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me, too
What a wonderful world this would be

La ta ta ta ta ta ta (History)
Hmm-mm-mm (Biology)
La ta ta ta ta ta ta (Science book)
Hmm-mm-mm (French I took)

Yeah, but I do know that I love you




And I know that if you love me, too
What a wonderful world this would be

Overall Meaning

The song "Wonderful World" by Jesse Malin is an uplifting love song with educational themes. The lyrics reflect on the singer's lack of knowledge in various subjects, but declares that love is the one thing he knows for sure. The song discusses not knowing much about history, biology, science books, French, geography, trigonometry or algebra. However, what he does know is that he loves the person he’s singing to, and if she loves him too, the world would be a wonderful place to live in.


The song implies that knowledge and education aren’t necessary to have a wonderful life; what's truly important is love. The line "Now, I don’t claim to be an A student, but I’m trying to be" suggests that the singer recognizes the value of education and is aspiring to be a better student to win his lover's affection. Overall, the song delivers a simple yet powerful message that love is the foundation of a wonderful world.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't know much about history
I am not very knowledgeable about past events and dates


Don't know much biology
I have limited knowledge of the functioning of living organisms


Don't know much about a science book
I haven't read extensively on scientific subjects


Don't know much about the French I took
My knowledge of French language is not very comprehensive


But I do know that I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge, I know that I am deeply in love with you


And I know that if you love me, too
I am convinced that if you reciprocate my love, we would be perfect for each other


What a wonderful world this would be
Such would make my world blissful


Don't know much about geography
My knowledge of physical landscapes and their features is limited


Don't know much trigonometry
I am not well-versed in trigonometric calculations


Don't know much about algebra
I haven't studied algebra extensively


Don't know what a slide rule is for
I don't have a good understanding of what a slide rule is used for


But I do know one and one is two
Despite my limited knowledge, I understand basic arithmetic


And if this one could be with you
If only I could be with you


What a wonderful world this would be
It would make me truly happy


Now, I don't claim to be an A student
I am not saying that I am a top-performing student


But I'm trying to be
However, I am making an effort to improve myself


For maybe by being an A student, baby
Perhaps if I excel academically, it would make me more attractive to you


I can win your love for me
I believe that being an achiever would make me more lovable to you


La ta ta ta ta ta ta (History)
Vocals


Hmm-mm-mm (Biology)
Vocals


La ta ta ta ta ta ta (Science book)
Vocals


Hmm-mm-mm (French I took)
Vocals


Yeah, but I do know that I love you
But beyond my lack of knowledge, I am certain of my love for you


And I know that if you love me, too
I am utterly convinced that we belong together


What a wonderful world this would be
It would be a splendid and fulfilling world




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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Tapp

well done!

Jacqueline Dillon

"Exceptional" isn't a strong enough word.

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