Written by Ron Mael.
Produced by Todd Rundgren.
Engineered by James L… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Ron Mael.
Produced by Todd Rundgren.
Engineered by James Lowe.

RUSSELL: This song is probably responsible for getting us signed to a record company. A number one in Montgomery, Alabama - God knows why!
RON: Our first top 100 single in the U.S. Our last top 100 single in the U.S. - Ron and Russell Mael (1975)

"Todd Rundgren should have been given the Purple Heart of Valor for having been the first and only person at the time willing to stick his neck out on our behalf. He signed us and produced our first LP, retaining the essence of our 'living room' demos. All of those who told us that the LP was eccentric and highly unusual were equally surprised to see us perform 'Wonder Girl' on 'American Bandstand.' And even more shocked when the song got into the Billboard Top 100." - Russell Mael (1990)

Wonder Girl
Sparks Lyrics

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She was a wonder girl
(Some girl, that girl)
She was a wonder girl
(Some girl, that girl)

It was a grand old time we had
She was there and I was pretty glad about that too
Knowing that she knew a thing or two

She was a wonder girl
(Some girl, that girl)

She was a wonder to her friends
It's a wonder that she always started trends
And after all, trends make us contenders in the fall
Wonder girl, do me right at this ungodly hour

She was a wonder to her dad
A self-made man who owned all that he had
And after all, self-made men have daughters who just won't ball
Wonder girl, make me a wonder boy

She was a wonder girl
(Some girl, that girl)

Overall Meaning

The song Wonder Girl by Sparks is a cheerful and upbeat song that celebrates the qualities of a girl who is truly special. The lyrics suggest that the singer has recently met a girl who is very impressive, calling her a "wonder girl" multiple times. The singer is clearly enamored with this girl and appreciates her intelligence and her ability to start trends. The song also mentions her relationship with her father, who is wealthy and successful, implying that she comes from a privileged background.

The lyrics of Wonder Girl convey a sense of joy and admiration towards this girl, but they are also somewhat ambiguous. It's not clear whether the singer knows the girl well or if he is simply observing her from afar. Additionally, the lyrics don't give us a lot of information about the girl beyond her intelligence and her relationship with her father. Nevertheless, the song is uplifting and catchy, celebrating the many wonders of this girl.

Line by Line Meaning

She was a wonder girl
This girl was truly amazing

(Some girl, that girl)
Emphasizing just how incredible she was

It was a grand old time we had
We had a really great time together

She was there and I was pretty glad about that too
Her being there made me really happy

Knowing that she knew a thing or two
I was impressed by her knowledge and abilities

She was a wonder to her friends
Even her friends thought she was amazing

It's a wonder that she always started trends
She had a talent for setting trends that amazed people

And after all, trends make us contenders in the fall
Trends can give us an edge in competitions or challenges

Wonder girl, do me right at this ungodly hour
I'm hoping she can come through for me even though it's late

She was a wonder to her dad
Her dad was really impressed by her too

A self-made man who owned all that he had
Her dad was successful and had worked hard for everything he owned