Wonderful World
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I've been down so low people look at me and they know,
They can tell something is wrong
Like I don't belong,
Well, staring through a window standing outside there just to happy to care
And I wanna be like them but I'll mess it up again,
I tripped them out when God kicked outside everybody's soul.

And I know that it's a wonderful world
But I can't feel it right now,
I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see when you're here, here with me.

Sometimes I feel so full that it just comes spilling out,
It's uncomfortable to see I give it away so easily,
But if I had someone I would do anything and never never never never let you feel alone
I won't, I won't leave you on your own,
Who am I to dream, dreams are for fools, they always let you down.

And I know that it's a wonderful world
But I cant feel it right now,
I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see when you're here, here with me.

And I wish that I could make it better,
I'd give anything for you to call me,
Maybe just a little letter
Oh it could start again.

And I know that it's a wonderful world
But I cant feel it right now,
I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now,
Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see when you're here, here with me.

I know that its a wonderful world
But I cant feel it right now,
Iv got all the right clothes to wear I just wanna cry now,
I know that it's a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea,
But I can only see well when your here, here with me.





And I know that it's a wonderful world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wonderful World" by James Morrison are about depression and feeling disconnected from the world. The singer of the song feels like an outsider and cannot understand how people can be happy and carefree, while he is struggling to function. He recognizes that the world is beautiful, but he cannot experience it at the moment. He longs for someone to love and to make him feel better, but he is also aware that dreams can be disappointing.


The first verse sets up the mood of the song by describing how low the singer feels and how he cannot fit in. He uses a powerful image of looking through a window at happy people and feeling like he does not belong. The second verse expresses the overwhelming emotions he experiences, which he finds hard to control. He feels like he is giving away his innermost feelings too easily and craves companionship. The chorus repeats the message of the song that the world is wonderful, but he can only appreciate it when he has someone to share it with. He wishes for a chance to start over and make things better.


The song deals with a universal theme of mental health and how it affects one's perception of the world. It resonates with people who have felt disconnected or isolated and expresses the need for emotional support. The lyrics are simple but powerful and convey the singer's emotional struggles in a relatable way. The melody is melancholic but hopeful, and the repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been down so low people look at me and they know
I feel so low that others can tell just by looking at me


They can tell something is wrong
People sense that I am struggling


Like I don't belong
I feel like an outsider


Well, staring through a window standing outside there just to happy to care
I watch happy people from outside, feeling like I don't matter to them


And I wanna be like them but I'll mess it up again
I want to fit in, but I fear I will fail again


I tripped them out when God kicked outside everybody's soul
I feel disconnected from others, like God left them but not me


And I know that it's a wonderful world
I acknowledge that the world can be wonderful


But I can't feel it right now
I am unable to feel the joy in the world at the moment


I thought I was doing well but I just want to cry now
I believed I was coping, but now I feel overwhelmed with sadness


Well I know that its a wonderful world from the sky down to the sea
I understand that the world has beauty everywhere


But I can only see when you're here, here with me
I can only fully appreciate the world's wonder when I have someone by my side


Sometimes I feel so full that it just comes spilling out
Sometimes I feel so much emotion that I cannot contain it


It's uncomfortable to see I give it away so easily
I feel uncomfortable that my emotions are so apparent and easily given away


But if I had someone I would do anything and never never never never
If I had someone, I would go to great lengths to make them feel loved and never leave them alone


let you feel alone I won't, I won't leave you on your own
I promise to stay by their side and never let them feel alone


Who am I to dream, dreams are for fools, they always let you down
I doubt my ability to hope for better, and fear disappointment


And I wish that I could make it better
I desire to improve the current situation


I'd give anything for you to call me
I long to hear from someone who cares


Maybe just a little letter Oh it could start again
A note or letter from a loved one could rekindle hope


Iv got all the right clothes to wear I just wanna cry now
Even though I may appear put-together on the outside, I am overwhelmed with emotion on the inside.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Morrison, Francis Anthony White

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Sofya Santos

Eu tenho andado tão pra baixo que as pessoas olham para mim e sabem
Eles sabem que tem algo errado
Como se eu estivesse fora de mim
Bem, olhando por uma janela parados lá fora, felizes demais pra se importar
Hoje eu quero ser como eles, mas eu vou estragar tudo de novo
Eu tropecei quando estava entrando, fui expulso, todo mundo viu

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu pensei que estava indo bem mas eu apenas quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

Às vezes me sinto tão cheio de amor que chego a transbordar
É desagradável ver que eu desisto tão facilmente
Mas se eu tivesse alguém eu faria de tudo e nunca nunca nunca nunca deixaria você se sentir sozinha
Não vou deixar, não vou deixar você sozinha
Quem sou eu pra sonhar, sonhos são para idiotas eles sempre deixam você abatido

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu pensei que estava indo bem mas eu apenas quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

E eu gostaria de poder ter feito melhor
Eu daria tudo pra você me ligar
Talvez apenas uma pequena carta
Oh, isso poderia começar de novo

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu pensei que estava indo bem mas eu apenas quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Mas eu não consigo senti-lo nesse momento
Eu tenho todas as roupas certas para vestir, mas só quero chorar agora
Bem, eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso do céu até o mar
Mas eu posso vê-lo apenas quando você está aqui, aqui comigo

E eu sei que é um mundo maravilhoso
Quando você está comigo



All comments from YouTube:

Sara Henriques

2022 and still listening to this masterpiece

Alexander Judge

So right

CheckOut 06

Same my niece 12yrs old reckons who this aunty this song lit. Lol i reckon girl this song is older than you 😂😂😂

hoo_n_

Right 👍🏻

Caroline Lawrie

My kids (girls now 26, 22 and 20) loved this album and spent their childhood writing the lyrics to his first album after I saw him supporting Corrine Bailey Rae in 2005 in Edinburgh. He’s just amazing ❤️

angie

true :'((

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DragoNYC

I'm having such a miserable time with work and life in general and this song just helps me to cope here and there. I love it.

Jeremee Prioleau

I hope things are better now.

HeartBreakKid711

Hang in there brother..god bless you hopefully in a better place now

brad welsh

man, this song reminds me of when i was 20 and just didn't get on with this world. i used to play this in my car and break down in tears, haven't listened to it in years. lucky i've got an amazing girl now and my world is great!

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