Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
What a Wonderful World
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"
They're really saying "I love you"
I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world
The first stanza of the song talks about the beauty of nature, with skies of blue and clouds of white, plus both the bright and dark times of day being celebrated. The singer is at peace with the world and marvels at its natural wonder. In the second stanza, the focus moves toward human relationships, with the singer observing the beauty of life in the blooming of flowers and the wonderful colours of a rainbow. He notes the way that people pass by, each with a unique face that adds to the rich tapestry of humanity. The singer then sees friends shaking hands and saying hello, where the subtext is that they are truly expressing their love for one another at the same time.
Finally, the singer observes the cycle of life with babies crying and growing up, learning more with each day. Although the singer cannot know everything that the babies will learn, he still expresses joy and appreciation for the world they will inherit. The overarching theme of the song is beauty in diversity- whether in nature, human relationships, or the cycle of life. The song encourages us to appreciate and celebrate what we have, regardless of our personal circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
I observe the clear, blue skies and the fluffy white clouds
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
Both the luminous and blissful day and the mystical and holy night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
I reflect on the magnificence of the world that surrounds me
I see trees of green, red roses too
I behold the verdant green trees as well as the vivid red roses
I see them bloom for me and you
I witness the flowers blossoming and flourishing for both me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
I ponder once again on how beautiful and splendid the world is
The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
The vibrant hues of the rainbow, that are so aesthetically pleasing in the vast sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
These same colors also reflect on the faces of the individuals passing by
I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"
I witness friends greeting each other by shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries
They're really saying "I love you"
Beneath the surface, they are genuinely expressing their love and affection for each other
I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow
I listen to the babies crying and observe their growth over time
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
They will gain much more knowledge and understanding than I ever will
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Once again, I reflect on the exquisiteness of the world that I am lucky enough to experience
Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world
I continue to acknowledge that this world is truly a wonderful place
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Manish Chauhan
I think to myself, what a wonderful song ❤️
Andjela Popovic
this song will be listened forever😢👏👏💓💓
Maureen Johnson
Yes👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Eileen Torres
Wonderful song!!
FATIMA REASO
Indeed a wonderful world from a wonderful singer with a wonderful song...This is so nice and inspiring. Thanks.
Ripley Potter
Classic's are timeless music created to behold, to share, and enjoy with the one you love
Maureen Johnson
Yes.🥰🥰🥰
MouthOpenMonkey
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محمد محمود
I really love this song it gives me wonderful feeling
Snooky Apao
What a wonderful
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