'S Wonderful
Music by G.Gershwin Lyrics
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Jack has found his Jill
Don't know what you've done
But I'm all a-thrill.
How could words express
Your divine appeal?
You can never guess
All the love I feel
For me no other girls exist.
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
(That) You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous,
You can't blame me for feeling amorous,
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
The lyrics of " 'S Wonderful" by George Gershwin are a celebration of finding true love that makes life worth living. The song describes the sensation of falling in love and feeling thrilled by every moment spent with the beloved. The first lines speak of Jack and Jill, an allusion to the classic nursery rhyme of two people who also found each other and went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. The singer tells his lover that he doesn't know what she's done, but he's all a-thrill, indicating that he's deeply smitten.
The central theme of the song is the singer's gratitude for finding a person who loves him for who he is. He is overwhelmed by his partner's "divine appeal" and is unable to express his feelings in words adequately. The refrain 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous! expresses the singer's delight at being loved by his partner, and it repeats throughout the song. He describes the feeling of being in love as "awful nice," "paradise" that makes his life "glamorous," and leads him to feel amorous. He insists that he will never look at another girl after finding his soulmate.
In conclusion, " 'S Wonderful" is a song about the joy of finding love, realizing that there's someone who cares for you and appreciates you for who you are. The lyrics, set to Gershwin's catchy tune, perfectly capture the feeling of being smitten and the excitement that comes with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Life has just begun,
I am at the beginning of my life, full of potential and excitement.
Jack has found his Jill
Just like in the nursery rhyme, I have found my perfect match.
Don't know what you've done
I can't explain why, but you have me under your spell.
But I'm all a-thrill.
Despite not understanding why, I am thrilled to be in love with you.
How could words express
I am at a loss for words in trying to describe how much I adore you.
Your divine appeal?
Your attractiveness and charm are beyond anything I have ever seen before.
You can never guess
Even if you tried, you could not fathom the depth of my love for you.
All the love I feel
I am overflowing with love for you, and it is hard to contain it all.
From now on, Lady, I insist,
I am making it known that you are the only one for me, and I will not settle for anyone else.
For me no other girls exist.
You have captured my heart so fully that no other woman could compare.
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
Expressing my joy at the fact that you care for me.
(That) You should care for me!
I am overjoyed and incredulous that someone as amazing as you would return my affections.
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
Being with you is a dream come true, and I feel like I am in paradise.
'S what I love to see!
I am so enamored with you and our relationship that it brings me endless joy.
You've made my life so glamorous,
Having you in my life has brought excitement, beauty, and luxury that I never could have imagined before.
You can't blame me for feeling amorous,
With such an amazing person in my life, it is only natural that my feelings for you are strong ones.
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
Repeating my delight and amazement at our relationship.
That you should care for me!
It is a wonder and a blessing that you should care for me, and I am forever grateful.
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(Verse 1)
Life has just begun
Jack has found his Jill;
Don't know what you've done
But I'm all a-thrill
How can words express
Your divine appeal?
You can never guess
All the love I feel
From now on, lady, I insist
(Chorus 1)
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous
Oh, 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
(Verse 2)
Don't mind telling you
In my humble fash
That you thrill me through
With a tender pash
When you said you care
'Magine my emosh
I said then and there
Permanent devosh
You've made all other girls seem blah
Just you alone fills me with ah!
(Chorus 2)
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
From now on my heart's working overtime
Oh, 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
@elwelldavid9832
It's such a pleasure to listen to so brilliantly a played masterpiece (as I consider all his compositions) by George himself. Very few pianists can enthrall me with this unique light and breezy style of piano-playing. Thank you for posting such a clean, clear recording of this fantastic number.
@randypolevoi7683
Just an absolute delight to hear! Takes your mind off of all the misery in the world.
@matthewking1873
Staggering playing. He just rocked up to a studio in London and improvised this.
@joshuacosta1316
Excellent! words can't describe the Gershwins' talent!
@susan3579
(Verse 1)
Life has just begun
Jack has found his Jill;
Don't know what you've done
But I'm all a-thrill
How can words express
Your divine appeal?
You can never guess
All the love I feel
From now on, lady, I insist
(Chorus 1)
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous
Oh, 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
(Verse 2)
Don't mind telling you
In my humble fash
That you thrill me through
With a tender pash
When you said you care
'Magine my emosh
I said then and there
Permanent devosh
You've made all other girls seem blah
Just you alone fills me with ah!
(Chorus 2)
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
From now on my heart's working overtime
Oh, 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
@dylanoliver4861
I love my rock music, but there's nothing better than some good old-fashioned piano and jazz.
@carlnikolov
Incredible composer, pianist....
@JNeil1975
Absolutely splendid. I want to time travel.....back to the 20's!
@MultiVirginian
Wonderful music of it's time.
He was a genius at the piano.
@soleaguirre100
me too! ๐น๐ต๐น๐ต๐