Is It Any Wonder
Turtles The Lyrics

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You see things in me
That nobody else could see
Or had looked quite deep enough to find
You passed over all my faults
And still came through it all
When no-one else would have taken the time
And without as much as a word or a touch
You had me wanting you

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I love you like I do
Is it any wonder

In a world of fakery
Your touch of sincerity
I have come to depend upon
Seems you know just what to say
When the mood I'm in is gray
And your smile works like a magic wand

And on top of this, how could anyone resist
Wanting to be a part of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Turtles The's "Is It Any Wonder" express profound gratitude and admiration for someone who has been able to see beyond the surface level flaws and have come to accept a person for who they really are. The singer of the song is in awe of this person whose touch of sincerity and magic wand (smile) have become an integral part of their life. The phrase "Is it any wonder" serves as a rhetorical device to emphasize how amazed the singer is by this person's qualities.

The song's lyrics are a testament to the value of true friendship and how a genuine human connection can have a profound impact on one's life. The singer acknowledges that in a world of fakery, it is a rarity to find someone who is truly sincere and understands what one is going through. This person not only understands but is also supportive, uplifting, and motivates the singer to become a better version of themselves.

Overall, "Is It Any Wonder" is a song that celebrates gratitude, love, and admiration. It is a reminder of the transformative power of genuine human connection, and how it can change one's perception of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

You see things in me
You have a unique perception of me

That nobody else could see
That other people are not able to see

Or had looked quite deep enough to find
Or do not bother to look at all

You passed over all my faults
You did not judge me for my flaws

And still came through it all
And stood by me no matter what

When no-one else would have taken the time
When everyone else would have given up on me

And without as much as a word or a touch
Without any overt actions

You had me wanting you
You made me fall for you

Is it any wonder
Isn't it surprising

Is it any wonder
Isn't it amazing

Is it any wonder
Isn't it remarkable

I love you like I do
That I love you with such intensity

Is it any wonder
Isn't it extraordinary

In a world of fakery
In a place of insincerity

Your touch of sincerity
Your genuine demeanor

I have come to depend upon
I rely on

Seems you know just what to say
You know how to comfort me

When the mood I'm in is gray
When I'm feeling depressed

And your smile works like a magic wand
Your happy demeanor has a healing effect

And on top of this, how could anyone resist
In addition to all of this, why would anyone refuse?

Wanting to be a part of you
Desiring to have a connection with you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: P. F. SLOAN, STEVE BARRI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

jsmith294

6y↑2

You see things in me
That nobody else could see
Or that looked quite deep enough to find
You passed over all my faults
And you came through it all
When no one else would have taken the time
And without as much as a word or a touch
You had me wanting you

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder I love you like I do
Is it any wonder

In a world of fakery
Your touch of sincerity
I have come to depend upon
Seem to know just what to say
When the mood I'm in is gray
And your smile is like a magic wand
And on top of this, how could anyone resist
Wanting to be a part of you (to be part of you)

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder I love you like I do
Is it any wonder

(repeat chorus)

All comments from YouTube:

Julie Williams

6y↑11

On of my favorite bands of all time ! Terrific harmonies , terrific lyrics , just a great underated group that should have gotten more recognition . I love singing this song to my boyfriend !!

burlingtonbill1

I've been married 44 years to the same girl, and I just wrote these lyrics on her kitchen's blackboard today. The memory of this song just popped into my head, so I came here, and the sentiments fit "us" perfectly, too. I am SO grateful for her in my life!

Peter Jordan

7y↑9

Such an underrated group of the 60's. They always sang such upbeat songs...good way not only to start off the days in the 60's but in 2017 as well!

Maynard G Crabs

4y↑3

One of my first albums as a kid, Turtles Golden Hits. the songs still sound fresh today.

Paul MacFarland

6y↑3

Great song. Brings back a lot of great memories.

petee19

7y↑2

Sounds just as good today as when it was first released all those years ago.........superb!

Brian Rossiter

9y↑9

Marvelous song that should not be the obscurity it is.

Rege Suchma

5y↑1

Brian Rossiter they should be in the rock n roll hall of fame

Doug Celeste

4y↑3

You got that right. Should have been one of the group's biggest hits!

buddy51

8y↑5

A gorgeous song.

Doug Celeste

11y↑9

Sounds like you are a REAL Turtles fan and that is great! I took the first greatest hits album to my dj friend in the late 1970's and he played this cut over the air. He got several phone calls from listeners asking about it. I think he had said that he had never heard the song on the local radio. It WAS played but only sparingly. Too bad! I also do NOT remember hearing "Let Me Be" and "Can I Get To Know You Better?" on the radio. Anyhow, the Turtles made the 1960's more memorable!

Doug Celeste

4y↑2

Eddie B You got that right with this GREAT song. The same thing happened to me with the Bay Area radio stations I was listening to at the time. This song was MUCH better than a couple of singles they did release. Funny that it appeared on their initial White Whale Records release of their greatest hits. Go figure.

Dick Johnson

7y↑10

O.M.G. !
I Use To Play This Song On My Record Player Back In Like 1966, When I Was A 10yo Boy!!

Maynard G Crabs

4y↑1

Me too!!!!!

john scialfa

7y↑1

by far my fav band ever.

steveinbelgium

13y↑4

Love this song!

jsmith294

6y↑2

Sharon Blackwell

4y↑3

What a swell song!!

haj1909

10y↑8

Sloan/Barri - what an underrated pair of songwriters.

irishpogi

They were a hit songwriting duo.

Marc Grossman

Howard K wrote this , as well as Eleanor

Doug Celeste

11y↑3

Would have made a GREAT single and if White Whale had released this gem when the Turtles were really hot, this song would have been a BIG hit since the harmonies by the guys are AWESOME!!! This song was actually on the Turtles' first greatest hits album even though it got limited airplay which was rather strange for White Whale to do. Check out by the Turtles "So Goes Love" and "Me About You:" which are great unknown songs by this memorable group.

mary k

2y↑1

"Me about you" was also done by the Lovin Spoonful. The Grass Roots did a credible version of "Is it any wonder," but not as good as The Turtles version, IMHO!

mary k

2y↑1

"So Goes Love" was a very underrated Turtles song and could have been a real audio dud if attempted by a group of lesser talent than the Turtles.

Doug Celeste

2y↑2

@mary k Thanks for your interesting comments. I have heard the songs that you mentioned and they were enjoyable to hear. The Mojo Men also did a GREAT version of "Me About You" along with the Turtles' version. Just a shame that "Is It Any Wonder?" was not a BIG hit for the Turtles since it was a MUCH better song than some of their other singles in my opinion.

Doug Celeste

2y↑2

@mary k You are so right about this gem from the Turtles. The Monkees also did a version of this song but it greatly pales in comparison since it is sung MUCH slower than the Turtles' version. And I say this as a HUGE Monkees fan!! Rock on from New Mexico!!

burlingtonbill1

2y↑1

That "Golden Hits" LP really IS an amazing collection of great tracks! Tons of the typical "Best Of" LPs were TWO hits and 10 "filler" songs. And at first glance of the front cover of THIS LP, there are (arguably) only 4 major hits listed: Happy Together, You Baby, It Ain't Me Babe and She'd Rather Be With Me. (The 5th one shown, You Know what I Mean is a less-familiar song, which only reached #12.) But THEN you look at the labels: Side 1 has 2 other Sloan-Barri songs (the guys who wrote You Baby) - Is It Any Wonder, the gem we're talking about (above) AND Let Me Be, another great song. So Goes Love is an unknown gem, penned by Gerry Goffin & Carol King, a hit-making duo. Side 2 has another Sloan-Barri "unknown gem," Can I Get To Know You Better. Also, Outside Chance was written by Warren Zevon, later known for his hit, Werewolves of London. The legendary Bones Howe produced most of the tracks. Howe engineered LPs for Sinatra, Everlys, Jan & Dean, The Association, Mamas & Papas, 5th Dimension, and the Monterey Pop Festival.

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JSG1951

12y↑3

The Grassroots also recorded this on their first album.I like this version too.They as the Turtles recorded many songs P.F.Sloan.I think White Whale released this song shortly before it went under and after the Turtles broke up.

Gumball LastRally

11y↑3

A favorite! Turtles rule!

betabloca

11y↑3

Hi, you are preaching to the converted. I know all the Turtles material and,have all their 45's & albums including all promo 45's including the rare ones and all CDs ever released. My favorite band of all time.

Dalibor Šnajdr

4y↑2

Best one on that album, Turtles were great! The Grass Roots made very fine version as well, but prefer this one.

Ed Sanders

6y↑1

This is classic P.F. Sloan!! The man was a true genius.

Marc Grossman

Howard K wrote this

Doug Celeste

12y↑6

@centralparocker Actually, this song was featured on the Turtles' Greatest Hits Album on White Whale Records back in the late 60's. It is funny that it was featured on this album and got only limited airplay in the Bay Area where I lived at that time. So I guess it is an obscure song that was a "hit" if that makes any sense. It should have been a bigger hit since the harmonies by the guys are AWESOME in this song!!!!! Not sure why it did not get the recognition that is deserved back then.

byan85

11y↑7

"Bubblegum" is a specific genre of '60s pop music. It doesn't mean Bieber, etc. But I agree that the Turtles aren't bubblegum. The genre the uploader is looking for is "Sunshine Pop".

tantraman10

Bubblegum...Archies, 1910 Fruitgum Company......YUUCH!!!!!

ModMokkaMatti

5y↑1

Who doesn't want to come to the sunshine?

burlingtonbill1

@tantraman10 Yes, "yuck" is RIGHT. You also forgot Ohio Express -- who could forget the infamous "Yummy Yummy Yummy, I got love in my tummy" line. Maybe THE worst song of 1968!

Camden Andersen

9y↑9

They sound allot like The Association here in this song.

mary k

41w

I hadn't thought of this, but now that you mention it: they do! Now I'm trying to imagine how the Turtles would sound singing "Everything that touches you!"

betabloca

12y↑3

Would have made a good single when the band were still going. White Whale did release it as a 45 after they disbanded.

Doug Celeste

Sad that the song got very little airplay in the Bay Area where I lived and in other places of the country. But interestingly enough, it is featured on their White Whale greatest hits album. Go figure. Should have been one of their biggest hits since it is a gem with all those harmonies blending so well together.

Guadalupe Carrillo

Wondefull

burlingtonbill1

@Doug Celeste And the lyrics are great, too !

Robert Gibson

9y↑2

Tricia Nixon's favorite band, back in the day..

Tim man

12y↑5

tfoley, Howard's always looked old for his age. In their earliest, isn't he the oldest looking 18-20 year old you've seen in any era? The late photos 22-23 years old near the end, he's already getting some grey. I saw a weird thing they did with Martin Mull (fernwood tonight) in the late 70's he's already half white and balding at 30. That's just Howie. I also gotta say, bubblegum wasn't really coined until later. I'd call them a psychadelic pop band.

Marla Singer

Maybe he had Progeria?

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Armand Alegg

8y↑4

Is this sublime, or what?

burlingtonbill1

The perfect word... sublime !

Guadalupe Carrillo

Sencillamente me trsporta a otra dimencion

Patrick Kohlash

Me and the love of my life Lauralyn you are truly the most beautiful person inside and out that I have ever met xoxoxoxo so until the end it me and you babes xoxoxoxox