Wonder's single "Fingertips" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, at the age of 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. Wonder's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s. His "classic period" began in 1972 with the releases of Music of My Mind and Talking Book, the latter featuring "Superstition", which is one of the most distinctive and famous examples of the sound of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. His works Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making him the tied-record holder for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. He is also the only artist to have won the award with three consecutive album releases. Wonder began his "commercial period" in the 1980s; he achieved his biggest hits and highest level of fame, had increased album sales, charity participation, high-profile collaborations (including Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson), political impact, and television appearances. Wonder has continued to remain active in music and political causes.
Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2014, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 13, 1950, the third of five children born to Lula Mae Hardaway, and the second of Hardaway's two children with Calvin Judkins. He was born six weeks premature which, along with the oxygen-rich atmosphere in the hospital incubator, resulted in retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which the growth of the eyes is aborted and causes the retinas to detach, so he became blind.
Faith ft. Ariana Grande
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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She walks around like she's got nothin' to lose
Yes she's a go-getter, she's everybody's type
She's a queen of the city but she don't believe the hype
She's got her own elevation, holy motivation
'Til I wrote some letters on big bold signs
I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now
Know that I love you somehow
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
See the boy with the Stevie Wonder swag?
Ain't gotta cup all the magic that he has
He's a go-getter, he's everybody's type
I'mma make it my mission, make him feel alright
He's a twelve on a ten point, rockin' out to his joint
Just say the word 'cause I can sing all night
I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend of me
Know that I love you somehow (love you somehow)
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
Faith, yeah
Yes I do, mmm
I get it runnin' and my mind goes crazy
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
I get it runnin' and my mind goes crazy
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
I get it runnin' and my mind goes crazy
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
I got faith in you honey, I got faith in you girl
I met you, hallelujah
I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend of me
Know that I love you somehow (love you somehow)
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith (faith, faith, baby)
I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend of me
Know that I love you somehow (yes I do)
I met you, hallelujah, I met you, hallelujah
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
The lyrics to Stevie Wonder's "Faith" ft. Ariana Grande speak to the singer's unwavering belief in their friend. The song highlights the qualities that make the two individuals unique, as the girl with diamonds and shoes walks around with confidence and purpose, while the boy with Stevie Wonder swag possesses a magical quality that sets him apart from others. Despite their differences, the singer has faith in their friend and acknowledges the love that exists between them.
The chorus of the song acts as a powerful reminder of the singer's faith in their friend, and their friendship in general. The repetition of the lyrics "I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now," serves as a statement of support and comfort to the friend. The singer wants their friend to know that they believe in them, count on them, and appreciate them on a deep level. The song is a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of having faith in those who matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
See the girl with the diamonds and the shoes? yeah
Observing the girl who is adorned with diamonds and sporting fancy shoes.
She walks around like she's got nothin' to lose
She exudes a sense of fearlessness in her demeanor.
Yes she's a go-getter, she's everybody's type
She's ambitious, captivating and has an effortless charm that attracts everyone.
She's a queen of the city but she don't believe the hype
Despite being a major player, she remains grounded and doesn't let fame get to her head.
She's got her own elevation, holy motivation
She's got her own source of inspiration that pushes her to reach for greater heights.
'Til I wrote some letters on big bold signs
Stevie wrote down some words of encouragement on large, conspicuous signs.
I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now
Stevie has confidence in the person he's addressing.
And you've been such a, such a good friend of me
Stevie acknowledges how much this person means to him and how much he values their friendship.
Know that I love you somehow
Stevie wants the person to know that he loves them, even if he can't express it in any other way.
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
Meeting the person was a moment of joyous gratitude; Stevie has faith in them.
See the boy with the Stevie Wonder swag?
The boy exudes a cool confidence that Stevie himself embodies.
Ain't gotta cup all the magic that he has
Stevie doesn't need to take credit for the boy's natural charm and talent.
I'mma make it my mission, make him feel alright
Stevie wants to help this boy feel good about himself and his abilities.
He's a twelve on a ten point, rockin' out to his joint
The boy is off the charts, displaying his musical prowess and enjoying himself.
Just say the word 'cause I can sing all night
Stevie is willing to sing in order to help the boy feel good and gain more confidence.
Faith, yeah
The emotional crux of the song, faith is what Stevie has in the people he's addressing.
I get it runnin' and my mind goes crazy
The excitement and energy the people give Stevie inspire him.
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
Stevie can't help but think about the people he's addressed throughout his day.
I got faith in you honey, I got faith in you girl
Stevie emphasizes that his faith is gender-neutral and he has confidence in all people.
I got faith in you baby, I got faith in you now
Reiterating his sentiment of faith and confidence.
And you've been such a, such a good friend of me
Stevie expresses gratitude for the person's friendship once more.
Know that I love you somehow (yes I do)
Stevie reiterates that he loves them in the only way he knows how.
I met you, hallelujah, I met you, hallelujah
Meeting the people was a moment of great joy and gratitude, two emotions that overflow in the song.
I got faith
The final word serves as a reaffirmation of the song's main theme of faith in others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, BRENT MICHAEL KUTZLE, FRANCIS FAREWELL STARLITE, RYAN B. TEDDER, STEVIE WONDER
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See the girl with the diamonds in her shoes? Yeah
She walks around like she's got nothin' to lose
Yeah, she's a go-getter, she's everybody's type
She's a queen of the city but she don't believe the hype
She's got her own elevation, holy motivation
So I wrote some letters out in big bold type
[Chorus: Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande]
I got faith in you, baby
I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend to me
Know that I love you somehow
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
See the boy with the Stevie Wonder swag?
Ain't got a clue all the magic that he has
He's a go-getter, he's everybody's type
I'mma make it my mission, make him feel alright
He's a twelve on a ten point, rockin' out to his joint
Just say the word 'cause I could sing all night
[Chorus: Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande]
I got faith in you, baby
I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend to me
Know that I love you somehow
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
[Bridge: Stevie Wonder + Ariana Grande]
Faith
Yes I do, mmm
I get around ya and my mind goes crazy
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
I get around ya and my mind goes crazy
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
I get around you and my mind goes crazy
I think about you mornin', noon, night and day
I got faith in you, honey
I got faith in you, girl
I met you, hallelujah
[Chorus: Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande]
I got faith in you, baby
I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend to me
Know that I love you somehow (love you somehow)
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
(Faith, faith, baby)
I got faith in you, baby
I got faith in you now
And you've been such a, such a good friend to me
Know that I love you somehow (yes I do)
I met you, hallelujah
I met you, hallelujah
I met you, hallelujah, I got faith
Nicolas Charly
When I'm really scared about the day when young people will ask "Stevie who?"
I was born in 1990, so he's not even from my generation, but that dude is such a legend. A musical genius.
I dearly hope that the newer generations won't solely focus on artists of their time but also people from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's. Hell, even great stuff from the 30's/40's/50's even! Classical music. You know, music from "before".
I've noticed over the past couple of years that a lot of teenagers never ever listen to stuff that came out before they were born or in age to listen that what they "wanted".
Don't do that. Expand. Music is such a magnificient thing, explore, discover. Don't remain in one genre, try out Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul, R'n'B, Classical, etc.
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Stevie Wonder is such a positive soul, you can feel it in his music
Suq Maddiq
It doesn't feel like him.
Stevie Wonder
Thank you for your love and support am happy to have a great fan like you
Zachary Loizides
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Stevie Wonder Ft. Ariana Grande
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Chirley choren uribe
@Stevie Wonder zddx tv paps
MimiTheTigress
Stevie is literally blind and can play the piano... The amount of talent is amazing!
idk
WAIT HES BLIND? HOW DOES HE PLAY?
MimiTheTigress
@idk yeah! I guess its just talent!
DNL 1403
@idk touch and hearing there are other senses that are more usefull than you think