Wonderful World
Paul Simon James Taylor & Art Garfunkel Lyrics

What a wonderful
The singer is expressing his admiration for what could be a fantastic world.

Wonderful world this could be.
He is emphasizing the possibilities of how amazing the world could be.

What a wonderful
The singer continues to express his appreciation for how great the world could be.

Wonderful
Repeating the word 'wonderful' emphasizes the artist's desire for a truly fantastic world.

Wonderful
Again, repeating the word 'wonderful' shows the artist's infatuation with the idea of an ideal world.

Wonderful
Once more, the repetition of 'wonderful' confirms the singer's positive outlook and hopes for the future.

Wonderful world.
The line is repeated to further emphasize the singer's appreciation for the idea of a perfect world.

Don't know much about history.
The artist lacks knowledge and education regarding history.

Don't know much biology.
Similarly, the artist admits to a lack of familiarity with the subject of biology.

Don't know much about science books.
The artist is aware of their unfamiliarity with scientific texts and materials.

Don't know much about the french I took.
The singer acknowledges their ignorance of their study of French.

But I do know that I love you.
Despite lacking knowledge in certain areas, the artist is certain of their love for the person they are addressing.

And I know that if you love me too.
The singer is confident that if the addressed individual loves them in return, there is potential for a happy future.

Don't know much about geography.
The singer has limited knowledge of geography.

Don't know much trigonometry.
The singer admits to a lack of understanding when it comes to the subject of trigonometry.

Don't know much about algebra.
Similarly, the artist does not possess much knowledge of algebra.

Don't know what a slide rule is for.
The artist displays their ignorance in relation to the purpose of a slide rule.

But I do know one and one is two.
While there are things he does not understand, the singer is confident in their ability to perform simple arithmetic.

And if this one could be with you.
The singer believes that being with the addressed individual would bring happiness to their life.

Now I don't claim to be an "A"-student
The artist is acknowledging that they are not a top scholar.

But I'm try'n' to be.
Despite not excelling in academics, the artist is putting effort toward being a good student.

I think that maybe by bein' an "A"-student baby
The artist believes that being a top performer in academics could benefit their personal goals and desires.

Baby
A casual term of endearment used by the singer.

I could win your love for me
By excelling academically, the artist hopes to win the love of the person they are addressing.

Don't know much about the middle ages
The singer lacks knowledge of the medieval period.

I saw the pictures and I turned the pages
The singer's familiarity with the middle ages is only surface-level, as they have only seen pictures from the period without reading much about it.

Don't know nothin' 'bout no rise and fall
The singer has no understanding of the concept of 'rise and fall.'

Don't know nothin' 'bout nothin' at all.
The artist is expressing their lack of knowledge in general.

Girl it's you that I've been thinkin' of
Despite his lack of knowledge on various topics, the artist has been spending their time thinking about the addressed individual.

And if I could only win your love.
The singer hopes that the love of the person they are addressing is attainable if they work hard enough to earn it.