The Wonder of It All
The View Lyrics


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This lightening
So frighten
Ducked out I wanna spend the night in
With you dear
And your story's
Frame me I crave your pretty glory
If I'm not mistaken
It's your heart that's been breaking
But stone me til the river runs red
The time we had the atmosphere
We never meant to fall
But now I see the truth and your
the wonder of the wonder of it all
Expensive but tasteful
I don't mind I need someone to get on
Coz bad habits turn crazy
When my girl is telling me she hates me
But I was mistaken
now it's my heart that's been taken
But stone me til the river runs red
The time we had the atmosphere
We never meant to fall
We live to tell the tale
It's not a ring without a stone
A crazy kind of chemistry
We never meant to fall
But now I see the truth
Your the wonder of the wonder if it all
You and me arguing the lyrics to the house of the rising sun
Two of us sucking on our cigarettes wishing that we weren't so young young young
Let's get right back to all the gibberish stop living in our old dull brains
Such painless dreaming always wins
But I was mistaken
Now it's your heart that's been taken





But stone me til the river runs red
Still stone me til the river runs red

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Wonder of It All" by The View delve into the complexities of relationships and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with them. The opening lines set a somber tone, with the mention of lightning and fear hinting at tension and unease in the singer's life. The desire to seek solace with a loved one, expressed through the longing to spend the night with them, reveals a yearning for comfort and connection amidst turmoil.


As the lyrics progress, we see a shift in perspective as the singer acknowledges their own faults and misconceptions in the relationship. The reference to heartbreak and the realization that they were mistaken highlights a sense of reflection and coming to terms with their own vulnerabilities. Despite the struggles and misunderstandings, there is a sense of resilience in the face of adversity, symbolized by the lyric "But stone me til the river runs red", suggesting a willingness to endure hardships for the sake of love.


The mention of expensive yet tasteful indulgences and the turmoil of bad habits and conflicts with a partner paint a vivid picture of the push and pull dynamics within the relationship. The recognition of the partner being the one who has been taken, instead of previous assumptions, marks a turning point in the singer's understanding of the situation. The repetition of the line "We never meant to fall" underscores the unexpected nature of their connection and the journey they have embarked upon together.


The final verses bring a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for simpler times, as the singers reminisce about youthful indiscretions and the folly of youth. The desire to break free from old patterns and embrace a new perspective is evident in the call to stop living in "old dull brains" and embrace change. The refrain of "Still stone me til the river runs red" echoes a sense of resilience and endurance, symbolizing the endurance of love despite challenges. Overall, the song captures the raw, tumultuous nature of relationships and the enduring power of love and connection in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

This lightening
The spark or excitement that ignites in a relationship


So frighten
Causing fear or uncertainty


Ducked out I wanna spend the night in
Wanting to escape and spend time together


With you dear
With your significant other or loved one


And your story's
The history or experiences we share


Frame me I crave your pretty glory
Feeling incomplete without you and appreciating your beauty


If I'm not mistaken
If I understand correctly


It's your heart that's been breaking
You are the one who has been hurting


But stone me til the river runs red
Punish me until the situation is resolved


The time we had the atmosphere
The special moments we spent together


We never meant to fall
We never intended to fall in love


But now I see the truth and your
But now I understand the reality and your importance


the wonder of the wonder of it all
The incredible beauty and complexity of our relationship


Expensive but tasteful
Valuable but elegant


I don't mind I need someone to get on
I am willing to adapt and support each other


Coz bad habits turn crazy
Because unhealthy behaviors can escalate


When my girl is telling me she hates me
When you express negative feelings towards me


But I was mistaken
But I was wrong


now it's my heart that's been taken
Now I am the one who is emotionally invested


We live to tell the tale
We have experiences to share and learn from


It's not a ring without a stone
Our relationship is incomplete without each other


A crazy kind of chemistry
An intense and unique connection


You and me arguing the lyrics to the house of the rising sun
We have silly disagreements, but it's part of our dynamic


Two of us sucking on our cigarettes wishing that we weren't so young young young
We sometimes long for more maturity and experience


Let's get right back to all the gibberish stop living in our old dull brains
Let's enjoy spontaneity and stop overthinking


Such painless dreaming always wins
Dreaming together is easy and rewarding


Still stone me til the river runs red
Continue to challenge me until we resolve our issues




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kieren Webster, Kyle Falconer, Peter Reilly

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Comments from YouTube:

@316calum

Whole album is superb

@kaikaitoutou

Kyle curled up into a ball. Is it because of my age? I want you to be on top of the rhythm.

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