Tracks like the #1 smash "Charlie", along with top ten hits "Something Wrong", "Africa", "Never Ever", "Green Fever" etc made sure that all five (SAMA nominated) WONDERBOOM albums were represented on the "All The Hits" CD/DVD compilation, released at the end of 2005, bringing
' WONDERBOOM PHASE ONE' to a close.
National tourswith Simple Minds and Live and headling every South African festival (sharing the stage with the likes of The Mission and Feeder) led to WONDERBOOM being constantly touted as S.A.’s hottest live act. CITO, MARTIN, DANNY AND WADE lived up to this claim in December 2004 when WONDERBOOM represented South Africa at the Global Battle of the Bands in London and finished second in a field of 16 bands from all over the world.
Other accolades include added the prestigious “Kanna” award won at the 2005 Klein Karoo Kunstefees and People magazine’s “Best S.A. Band” Crystal Award in 2003.
Early in 2006 vocalist Cito landed the lead role in the Pieter Torien production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. The five month break from live shows, along with the phenomenal success of the theatre production and the impact Cito has made in the role, has resulted in an unprecendented demand for WONDERBOOM.
'WONDERBOOM PHASE TWO’ begins with “City of Gold” an album released on the Sheer Sound indi label, is full of radio friendly singles sure to take the band’s already large following to massive proportions!
Never Ever
Wonderboom Lyrics
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To the carpet and back
Tonight
I'm gonna dye my hair black
Snakes and laddered stockings, silver bulletproof glass
Never keep us away from having a blast
So I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
I can handle rejection
But don't say no
I'm never gonna let you, gonna let you
Gonna let you
Well I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
I'm never ever gonna take it slow
I can handle rejection
But don't say no
I'm never gonna let you
Gonna let you
Gonna let you
Let you go
Tonight
We'll take it too far
It's all right
Go on and pick yourself a star
It's a business we call show
But I'm never gonna let you
Gonna let you
Well I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
I'm never ever gonna take it slow
I can handle rejection
But don't say no
I'm never gonna let you
Gonna let you
Gonna let you
Let you go
Well I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
I'm never ever gonna take it slow
I can handle rejection
But don't say no
I'm never gonna let you
Gonna let you
Gonna let you
Well I'm never ever ever ever (Gonna let you go)
I'm never ever ever gonna (Don't ever take it slow)
Now I'm never ever never ever (Letting go)
I'm never ever ever ever letting
Well I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
I'm never ever gonna take it slow
I can handle rejection
But don't say no
I'm never gonna let you
Gonna let you
The lyrics to Wonderboom’s song Never Ever Ever Ever are about living life to the fullest and never letting go of what you want. The lyrics express a fearlessness and a desire for adventure. The song speaks of sliding on the carpet, dyeing hair black and wearing snakes and laddered stockings. These are all things that are often seen as unconventional or unlikely in mainstream society. The lyrics suggest that the person singing the song is okay with being different, and that they find joy in being unique.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of never letting go of what you want. The lyrics say “I'm never ever gonna let you go, I'm never ever gonna take it slow, I can handle rejection, but don't say no.” This is a statement of determination and persistence. The person singing the song is saying that they will not give up, and that they are willing to tolerate rejection in order to achieve their goals.
Overall, the song is a celebration of life and a call to live boldly, to resist conformity and to pursue one's dreams with passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's slide
Let's have some fun and do something reckless tonight
To the carpet and back
Let's dance and let loose, moving around without a care
Tonight
This moment is special and we should make the most of it
I'm gonna dye my hair black
I want to express myself and show a new side of me
Snakes and laddered stockings, silver bulletproof glass
I'm going all in with my fashion choices, even if they are unconventional
Never keep us away from having a blast
No impediment will prevent us from having a great time tonight
So I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
I'm committed to not leaving you and ensuring our relationship continues
I'm never ever gonna take it slow
I want to move quickly with you and not waste any time
I can handle rejection
I understand that you may not feel the same, but I'm willing to take that risk
But don't say no
I'm hoping that you will reciprocate my feelings
Well I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
Reiterating my unwavering commitment to you
Tonight
Again emphasizing the significance of this moment
We'll take it too far
We'll push past our limits and live in the moment
It's all right
Assuring that everything will be okay and we should have no worries
Go on and pick yourself a star
Expressing that anything is possible and to reach for the stars
It's a business we call show
Acknowledge the superficiality and facade that show business represents
But I'm never gonna let you
Despite this, I won't let us get caught up in it and lose sight of our connection
Well I'm never ever ever gonna let you go
Continuing to emphasize my commitment to you
Well I'm never ever ever gonna
Repeating once again my promise to you
Now I'm never ever never ever
Stressing my unbreakable vow to you even further
I'm never ever ever ever letting
Declaring that I will never let go of you, no matter what
Lyrics © DAVID GRESHAM MUSIC
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Justin W
Saw u guys about 15 years ago at opikoppie...best vibes band around...and still rocking it..much respect!!!!
Wendy Jean
20 years later...still rocking out to WONDERBOOM! Best live band ever !
Claire Baldwin
Can never get enough of Wonderboom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bernard Ingram
These guys are talented.
Grant Van Zyl
Wonderboom! Always the biggest love and respect!
PrimeEvil
OMG . Where have you guys been all this time. Hearing this gave me such a flippen high.
Rule Breaker.
Awesome!!!!
David Rama
Fuck yeah. Gonna miss you at Rumours this week but wish I could be there! Good luck guys and much love..
Claire Baldwin
I'm so star struck 🤘❤💫
ForTheBeautyOfIt
Can I like this a GAZILLION MILLION times, please? (I also just remembered that I used to want to get a tattoo that read 'go on and pick yourself a star'… I'm actually still into the idea, to be honest!)