I Wonder Why
Steve and the Jerks Lyrics

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Men of Galilee why gaze in wonder At the heavens
This Jesus whom you saw
Ascending into heaven
Will return as you saw him go
Alleluia

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve and the Jerks' song "I Wonder Why" make a reference to a Bible verse from the book of Acts 1:11, where Jesus ascends into heaven and two angels appear to his disciples and ask them, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." The song is asking the same question to the listeners, wondering why they are staring up at the skies in wonder when there is a more pressing matter at hand.

The song suggests that instead of looking up into the heavens for answers, people should be focused on the present and the problems that exist in the world. The phrase "Alleluia" is added at the end of the verse as a hopeful reminder that there is still faith and hope in this world.

Line by Line Meaning

Men of Galilee why gaze in wonder At the heavens
Hey, guys from Galilee, why are you staring up at the sky?

This Jesus whom you saw
You remember that guy Jesus that you saw before?

Ascending into heaven
He went up into the sky to go to heaven.

Will return as you saw him go
He's going to come back in the same way you saw him leave.

Alleluia
Praise the Lord!

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Curtis Stephan, Sarah Hart, Steve Angrisano

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