Sometimes I Wonder
The Impressions Lyrics


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Sometimes {sometime)
You make me wonder (wonder)
I get the blues (blues)
And then I wonder (wonder)

You should hate me, day and night
But when I'm home everything's alright
Oooh whooh, you're you
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)

Can I get an answer
You sit there with a smile up on your face
What's on your mind (I don't know)
While she's just prancing all over the place
When she should hate me, day and night
But when I'm home everything's alright
Oooh whooh, you're me
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)

You ain't worried
When I stay out all night long
What's come over you
Whatever I do seems to never be wrong
When you should hate me, day and night
But when I'm home everything's alright
Oooh whooh, I don't know
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)




Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Sometimes I wonder (wonder)

Overall Meaning

Sometimes I Wonder by The Impressions is a soulful ballad that explores the ebbs and flows of love and relationships. The lyrics suggest a sense of confusion and wonderment about the dynamics of the singer's relationship. The song also touches on the complexity of emotions in a relationship, indicating that sometimes love can be overwhelming and confusing. The opening line, "Sometimes you make me wonder," sets the tone for the song and is an expression of the singer's confusion and contemplation. The repetition of "sometimes I wonder" throughout the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of these feelings.


The second verse brings up the idea of forgiveness and acceptance in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have done something wrong and should be hated, yet their partner still welcomes them home with open arms. This illustrates a sense of forgiveness and understanding that is important in any relationship. The line "What's come over you, whatever I do seems to never be wrong" implies that the singer feels a sense of guilt and disbelief that their partner continues to forgive them.


The final verse suggests that the singer is taking their partner for granted. The line "You ain't worried when I stay out all night long" is a clear indication of the singer's disregard for their partner's feelings. This suggests that the singer is perhaps feeling guilty and conflicted about their own actions and is wondering how their partner could continue to forgive them.


Overall, Sometimes I Wonder explores the complexity of emotions in a relationship and emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes
Every once in a while


You make me wonder
You leave me curious and questioning


I get the blues
I feel sad and down


And then I wonder
And I start questioning again


You should hate me, day and night
You have every reason to despise me constantly


But when I'm home everything's alright
However, when I am with you, everything seems fine


Oooh whooh, you're you
You are your own person


Can I get an answer
May I please have a response


You sit there with a smile up on your face
You sit with a grin on your countenance


What's on your mind (I don't know)
What are you thinking? (I do not know)


While she's just prancing all over the place
Meanwhile, she is frivolously moving around


You ain't worried
You are not concerned


When I stay out all night long
Even though I am out all night


What's come over you
What has happened to you


Whatever I do seems to never be wrong
Whatever actions I take, they never seem to displease you


Oooh whooh, I don't know
I have no idea


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
From time to time, I question and ponder


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Occasionally, I am left in bewilderment


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Every so often, I am filled with doubt


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Now and then, I am left in curiosity


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Intermittently, I am filled with uncertainty


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
Periodically, I am in a state of perplexity


Sometimes I wonder (wonder)
From time to time, I am questioning and inquisitive




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Keith Fuqua


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