Wonderful Life
Thabo Mdluli Lyrics
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The sunshine fills my hair
And dreams hang in the air
Gulls in the sky and in my blue eyes
You know it feels unfair
There's magic everywhere
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
The sun in your eyes
The heat is in your hair
They seem to hate you
Because you're there
I need is friend
Oh I need a friend
To make me happy
Not stand here on my own
Look at me standing
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
I need a friend
Oh I need a friend
To make me happy
Not so alone
Look at me standing
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine
No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful wonderful life
No need to run and cry
It's a wonderful wonderful life
Wonderful life
Wonderful life
Wonderful life
In Thabo Mdluli's song "Wonderful Life," the singer expresses a longing for belonging and companionship. The opening lines describe the singer going out to sea and enjoying the sunshine and dreams as they hang in the air. However, despite the beauty of their surroundings, the singer feels a sense of unfairness because they lack someone to share it with. The gulls in the sky and the singer's own blue eyes emphasize the emptiness and longing that they feel.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Look at me standing here on my own again" to emphasize their loneliness. They state that they do not need to run and hide, but what they really long for is a friend to make them happy and not leave them feeling alone. The repeated chorus of "It's a wonderful life" can be seen as both a statement of fact and a plea for someone to share it with.
Overall, "Wonderful Life" explores the themes of loneliness and the search for companionship. Despite the beauty of their surroundings, the singer's experience is tinged with a sadness and longing that permeates the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go out to sea again
Starting a new adventure or journey
The sunshine fills my hair
Feeling happy and optimistic
And dreams hang in the air
Hopeful, exciting possibilities
Gulls in the sky and in my blue eyes
Appreciating natural beauty and feeling connected to the environment
You know it feels unfair
Acknowledging that not everyone has the same opportunities or experiences
There's magic everywhere
Seeing the wonder in the world
Look at me standing
Feeling confident and strong
Here on my own again
Independent and capable
Up straight in the sunshine
Positively embracing life and welcoming new experiences
No need to run and hide
Feeling free to be oneself
It's a wonderful wonderful life
Appreciating the beauty and opportunity in life
No need to laugh and cry
Balanced emotional state
The sun in your eyes
Bright, positive outlook
The heat is in your hair
Feeling passionate about life
They seem to hate you
Perception of others' negativity or criticism
Because you're there
Simply being oneself attracts criticism or negativity
I need a friend
The importance of human connection and support
Oh I need a friend
Emphasizing the desire for friendship and companionship
To make me happy
Understanding that happiness can be found through relationships and support from others
Not stand here on my own
Feeling alone and unsupported
No need to run and cry
Being confident and resilient in the face of challenges
Wonderful life
Celebrating the joy and beauty found in life
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Written by: Colin Vearncombe
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