I Wonder
Ronettes (the) Lyrics
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I'll find somebody I could call my own
So when the stars are shining bright
I dream about the boy
Who's gonna hold me tight
And I wonder
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Will he be good to me
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Wonder if he'll love me
Forever, and ever
Everynight, I close my eyes
And there is something that I visualise
I hear a voice say 'I love you'
And picture all the things
That we're gonna do
And I wonder
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Oh I wonder
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Will he be good to me
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Wonder if he'll love me
Forever, and ever
I hope we'll never make each other cry
I pray we'll never ever say goodbye
Woa ho oh oh
And I wonder
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Oh I wonder
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Will he be good to me
(wonder what or who he'll be)
Wonder if he'll love me
Forever, and ever
The lyrics of "I Wonder" by The Ronettes reflect the thoughts and dreams of a young girl who is waiting for her true love. The song explores the anticipation, excitement and uncertainty that come with the idea of finding the perfect partner. The opening lines, "Mama said, before I'd grown, I'll find somebody I could call my own" indicate the girl's aspiration to find someone special to share her life with.
The chorus of the song, "And I wonder (wonder what or who he'll be), oh I wonder (wonder what or who he'll be), will he be good to me (wonder what or who he'll be), wonder if he'll love me forever and ever" portrays the girl's eagerness to experience the kind of love that lasts for eternity. The lyrics also hint at the girl's concern about finding someone who will treat her with kindness and respect.
In the second verse, the girl visualizes a romantic scenario with her ideal partner. She closes her eyes and listens to a voice saying "I love you," while picturing all the things they will do together. The girl's hopes are reflected in the lines, "I hope we'll never make each other cry, I pray we'll never ever say goodbye."
Overall, "I Wonder" by The Ronettes is a sweet, romantic song that captures the essence of young love and the hopeful feelings that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama said, before I'd grown
My mother told me, when I was young and had not yet grown up
I'll find somebody I could call my own
That I will find a partner whom I can call my own
So when the stars are shining bright
Whenever the stars are shining in the sky
I dream about the boy
I imagine about the boy
Who's gonna hold me tight
Who will embrace me tightly
And I wonder
I am filled with curiosity
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(about what or who he will be)
Oh I wonder
I am curious again
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(about what or who he will be)
Will he be good to me
Will he treat me with kindness
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(about what or who he will be)
Wonder if he'll love me
I am curious about whether he will love me
Forever, and ever
For all time
Everynight, I close my eyes
Each night, as I go to bed
And there is something that I visualise
I imagine something in my mind
I hear a voice say 'I love you'
I hear someone saying 'I love you'
And picture all the things
I imagine all the things
That we're gonna do
That we will do together
I hope we'll never make each other cry
I wish that we never hurt each other emotionally
I pray we'll never ever say goodbye
I hope that we will never have to part ways
Woa ho oh oh
A vocal exclamation
And I wonder
Again, I am filled with curiosity
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(about what or who he will be)
Oh I wonder
Once more, I am curious
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(about what or who he will be)
Will he be good to me
I wonder if he will treat me well
(wonder what or who he'll be)
(about what or who he will be)
Wonder if he'll love me
I am curious if he will love me
Forever, and ever
For all time
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JEFF BARRY, ELLIE GREENWICH, PHILIP SPECTOR
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