It's A Wonderful World
Matt Monro Lyrics
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What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world
Don't know much about history
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about science books
Don't know much about the french I took
But I do know that I love you
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 know that 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 tryin' to be
Oh 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 science books
Don't know much about the french I took
But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you loved me too
What a wonderful world this would be
But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you loved me too
What a wonderful world this would be
The lyrics of Matt Monro's song "What A Wonderful World" are a tribute to the universality of love even in spite of the limitations of knowledge or academic achievement. The song opens with a repeated refrain that underscores the theme of the song- "What a wonderful, wonderful world this would be." The first verse outlines the singer's lack of knowledge, specifically about history, biology, science books, and French, but highlights that despite these shortcomings, he knows that he loves the person to whom he is singing. He expresses his belief that if the object of his affection were to love him in return, the world would indeed be a wonderful place.
The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer admitting his lack of knowledge about geography, trigonometry, algebra, and slide rules. However, he is once again confident in the power of love- knowing that "one and one is two," and if he were with the person he loves, the world would still be wonderful. The bridge of the song shifts slightly in tone, with the singer acknowledging that he may not be an "A student," but he is trying to be, perhaps suggesting that his willingness to put in effort is a testament to his love.
Overall, the message of the song is one that is optimistic, focusing on the power that love holds to transform the world, even when other circumstances may seem less than ideal. Matt Monro's smooth voice adds to the soothing quality of the lyrics, making the song a classic example of a feel-good tune.
Line by Line Meaning
What a wonderful, wonderful world this would be
The world would be a great place to live in, filled with beauty and wonder
Don't know much about history
I am not well-versed in past events
Don't know much biology
I am not very knowledgeable about living organisms and their processes
Don't know much about science books
I have not read many books on scientific topics
Don't know much about the French I took
I did not learn much about the French language in school
But I do know that I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge, I am certain that I have feelings of love for you
And I know that if you loved me too
I am confident that if you have feelings for me in return
What a wonderful world this would be
The world would be an even more wonderful place if we were in love
Don't know much about geography
I am not familiar with the study of the Earth's features and their relationships
Don't know much trigonometry
I lack knowledge of the branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between sides and angles of triangles
Don't know much about algebra
I am not very knowledgeable about the branch of mathematics dealing with manipulating symbols and equations
Don't know what a slide rule is for
I am unfamiliar with the sliding tool used for mathematical calculation
But I know that one and one is two
Despite my lack of mathematical knowledge, I understand simple addition
And if this one could be with you
I would be happy if I could be with you
Now I don't claim to be an A student
I do not consider myself to be a high-achieving student
But I'm tryin' to be
However, I am working hard to improve myself and my knowledge
Oh maybe by being an A student, baby
Perhaps if I become a top-performing student
I can win your love for me
I may have a chance of winning your affection
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Robert Thiele
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
M.J. Leger
I love this song, Matt Monro does it so beautifully, but I also enjoyed all your pictures, very interesting and some beautiful ones as well. Thanks for posting this!
Leonardo Apolinario
When i was in grade school , and until now....
I sing his song, what a wonderful song
mr hari
matt beautiful voice very rare!!made my day!