I Wonder
Pickler Kellie Lyrics
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Wonder if you're out there somewhere thinkin' 'bout me
And would you even recognize
The woman that your little girl has grown up to be
Cause I look in the mirror and all I see
Are your brown eyes lookin' back at me
They're the only thing you ever gave to me at all
There's sunny sky as far as I can see
If you ever come back home to Carolina
I wonder what you'd say to me
I think about how it ain't fair
That you weren't there to braid my hair like mothers do
You weren't around to cheer me on
Help me dress for my high school prom like mothers do
Did you think I didn't need you here to hold my hand, to dry my tears?
Did you even miss me through the years at all?
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
There's sunny sky as far as I can see
If you ever come back home to Carolina
I wonder what you'd say to me
Forgiveness is such a simple word
But it's so hard to do
When you've been hurt
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
And just in case you're wonderin' about me
From now on I won't be in Carolina
Your little girl is off
Your little girl is off
Your little girl is off to Tennessee
Pickler Kellie's song "I Wonder" is a poignant ballad that explores the complex and emotional relationship between a daughter and her absent father. The song delves deep into the daughter's longing to be acknowledged and recognized by her father, as well as her questioning of his decision to leave her and her mother, and the impact that his absence has had on her life.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics by highlighting the daughter's yearning to connect with her father. She wonders if he ever thinks about her and whether he would recognize the woman she has become. The second verse delves deeper into the daughter's feelings of abandonment, lamenting the experiences and milestones he missed out on because he wasn't there. The chorus continues to emphasize her longing for her father's return and the questions she would ask him if he ever came back.
The final lines of the song reveal the daughter's decision to move on and start a new chapter in her life, away from her father's influence. The repetition of "your little girl is off" underscores her desire to be free from her father's shadow and to forge her own path in the world, without his presence or influence.
Overall, "I Wonder" is a deeply personal and introspective song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has experienced the pain of an absent parent. Its simple melody and heartfelt lyrics make it a memorable and moving tribute to the power of forgiveness and the healing it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think about you
I often ponder about you
Wonder if you're out there somewhere thinkin' 'bout me
I am curious if you think about me from wherever you are
And would you even recognize
Would you even know
The woman that your little girl has grown up to be
The person I have become, would you recognize me as your daughter?
Cause I look in the mirror and all I see
When I look in the mirror, the only thing I see
Are your brown eyes lookin' back at me
Are your eyes staring back at me, the only thing I inherited from you
They're the only thing you ever gave to me at all
The only gift you ever gave me were your eyes
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
I have heard California has good weather
There's sunny sky as far as I can see
It's sunny as far as my vision can reach
If you ever come back home to Carolina
If you ever return to our homeland, Carolina
I wonder what you'd say to me
I am curious what you would tell me
I think about how it ain't fair
It's not fair
That you weren't there to braid my hair like mothers do
You weren't present to care for me as a mother would have
You weren't around to cheer me on
You weren't there to encourage and support me
Help me dress for my high school prom like mothers do
Like mothers do, you were not present to dress me for my high school prom
Did you think I didn't need you here to hold my hand, to dry my tears?
Maybe you thought I didn't need you to comfort me or wipe away my tears
Did you even miss me through the years at all?
Did you ever yearn or long for me even once?
Forgiveness is such a simple word
Although the word 'forgiveness' is easy to say
But it's so hard to do
Unfortunately, it's difficult to practice
When you've been hurt
Especially when you have been in pain
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
I heard California has pleasant weather
And just in case you're wonderin' about me
If you have been curious about me
From now on I won't be in Carolina
I won't be in Carolina anymore
Your little girl is off
Your daughter has left
Your little girl is off
Your daughter has left
Your little girl is off to Tennessee
I have moved to Tennessee
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AIMEE MAYO, CHRIS LINDSEY, KELLIE PICKLER, KARYN SUZANNE ROCHELLE
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As someone who had a wonderful relationship with their mom, this song breaks my heart for every person who doesn't. I can't imagine the pain and confusion that has to bring on wondering about why their mom couldn't be there
John Moreno
Dust yourself off, roll
up your sleeves, and go on!
Jody Gill
@Bewbies Smith There are two great books out there. I am not a reader, but I have read these several times. Motherless Daughters is one of them. The other is Will I Ever Be Good Enough: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers. Hope you can read them sometime.
Bewbies Smith
@Jody Gill hugssss to you
Jody Gill
@Bewbies Smith My heart breaks with yours. I am the only child my parents kept, for no reason. My mother told everyone she never wanted children. She told me she wished I was a boy. In my 30's, I was apprised of my full-blood brother. Now I understand she gave the wrong child up for adoption.
PSYCHOTIC MILKSHAKE
Ikr 🤧 I feel for kellie so much
Amber Carr
This really hits home for me. Although my mom is in texas and Im in tennessee. When i first heard this song on the radio about 2 weeks ago, I cried my eyes out. I never knew anyone could write a song that hit the nail on the head for me. I knew other girls had probably went through this in their life too, but when you never hear anything about it you feel so alone. Im glad Kelly wrote this song. Im 24 now but I was raised by my grandparents also and i know the hurt.
JpascalN
Best wishes to you Amber
Kittie Hundley
Idk if my mom is alive or dead but this song hits for me aswell and i am from North Carolina. Im so sorry about your hurt. Some say my mom left but others think something happened to her.
Rachel Serfes
I can say the same. My dad raised me as both parents. So it's hard wondering what we did wrong.