Founded in Detroit, Michigan, United States in 1959, The Supremes began as a quartet called The Primettes. Founding members Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown, all from the Brewster-Douglas public housing project in Detroit, were the sister act to The Primes (later The Temptations). In 1960, Barbara Martin replaced McGlown, and the group signed with Motown in 1961 as The Supremes. Martin left at the end of 1961, and Ross, Ballard, and Wilson carried on as a trio. After they achieved success in the mid-1960s with Ross as the lead singer, Motown president Berry Gordy renamed the group Diana Ross & the Supremes in 1967, and replaced Ballard with Cindy Birdsong. Ross left the group for a solo career in 1970, and was replaced by Jean Terrell. After 1972, the lineup of the Supremes changed frequently, with Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne, and Susaye Greene all becoming members before the group ended its eighteen-year existence in 1977.
Wonderful Wonderful
The Supremes Lyrics
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And we breathe in the cool salty air
You turn to me with a kiss in your eyes
And my heart feels a thrill beyond compare
Then your lips cling to mine
It's wonderful, wonderful
Oh, so wonderful, my love
And we gaze at the earth and the sky
I turn to you and you melt in my arms
There we are, darling, only you and I
What a moment to share
It's wonderful, wonderful
Oh, so wonderful, my love
The world is full of wond'rous things it's true
But they wouldn't have much meaning without you
Some quiet ev'ning I sit by your side
And we're lost in a world of our own
I feel the glow of your unspoken love
I'm aware of the treasure that I own
And I say to myself
"It's wonderful, wonderful"
"Oh, so wonderful, my love"
And I say to myself
"It's wonderful, wonderful"
"Oh, so wonderful, my love"
The Supremes' song "Wonderful Wonderful" is a sweet ode to a romantic, loving relationship. The lyrics describe different moments shared between two people, in which they feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and love. The song describes walking hand in hand by the sea, breathing in the cool salty air, and sharing a kiss. The singer's heart feels a thrill beyond compare when her lover's lips cling to hers. Similarly, standing on the top of a hill and gazing at the earth and sky is a moment of shared wonder and beauty between the couple. The lyrics emphasize the value of love and sharing these happy moments with someone special.
The song's lyrics also acknowledge the role of the beloved in the singer's life. The world may be full of wond'rous things, but they wouldn't have much meaning without the singer's lover. The quiet moments spent sitting by the other's side are cherished, and the unspoken love between them is felt as a treasure. Through it all, the singer repeats the refrain: "It's wonderful, wonderful / Oh, so wonderful, my love." The song conveys the joy and wonder of love, and how much brighter life is with someone to share it with.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we walk hand in hand by the sea
We stroll together next to the ocean, holding each other's hands.
And we breathe in the cool salty air
As we walk by the sea, we inhale the refreshing, briny breeze.
You turn to me with a kiss in your eyes
With a gaze of love in your eyes, you turn towards me and plant a kiss on my lips.
And my heart feels a thrill beyond compare
My heart races with indescribable joy and excitement.
Then your lips cling to mine
Our lips stay locked together for a little longer.
It's wonderful, wonderful
The experience is absolutely amazing.
Oh, so wonderful, my love
My love, this is a moment to treasure forever.
Sometimes we stand on the top of a hill
We climb up to the highest point of a hill together.
And we gaze at the earth and the sky
From up there, we look at the beauty of the ground below and the sky above us.
I turn to you and you melt in my arms
I take a glance at you, and you immediately melt into my embrace.
There we are, darling, only you and I
At that moment, we feel like we are the only two people that exist in the world.
What a moment to share
It's a moment of sheer delight to share with each other.
It's wonderful, wonderful
The experience is exceptional beyond words.
Oh, so wonderful, my love
My love, my heart is overflowing with gladness.
The world is full of wond'rous things it's true
The world can be a magical place with extraordinary marvels to behold.
But they wouldn't have much meaning without you
All the beauty of the world does not make sense if I cannot share it with you.
Some quiet ev'ning I sit by your side
One evening when we are together, I sit calmly by your side.
And we're lost in a world of our own
We both feel like we are in a world that belongs only to us.
I feel the glow of your unspoken love
I sense your love for me radiating from your heart.
I'm aware of the treasure that I own
I'm fully aware that you are a priceless, precious treasure in my life.
And I say to myself
I whisper to myself with an inner voice.
"It's wonderful, wonderful"
"This moment together is unbelievably amazing."
"Oh, so wonderful, my love"
"My love, I cannot imagine anything more wonderful than being with you."
And I say to myself
Again, I remind myself of the magical moment we are experiencing.
"It's wonderful, wonderful"
"There is no better feeling in the world."
"Oh, so wonderful, my love"
"My love, this is the most joyous moment of my life."
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Written by: BEN RALEIGH, SHERMAN EDWARDS
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