I Wonder
Kanye West
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Find your dreams come true And I wonder if you know What it means, what it means And I wonder if you know What it means, what it means And I wonder if you know What it means to find your dreams I've been waiting on this my whole life These dreams be waking me up at night You say I think I'm never wrong You know what, maybe you're right, aight And I wonder if you know What it means, what it means And I wonder if you know What it means to find your dreams You say he get on your fucking nerves You hope that he get what he deserves, word Do you even remember what the issue is You just trying to find where the tissue is You can still be who you wish you is It ain't happen yet And that's what the intuition is When you hop back in the car Drive back to the crib Run back to their arms The smokescreens The chokes and the screams You ever wonder what it all really mean And I wonder if you know What it means, what it means And I wonder if you know What it means to find your dreams And I'm back on my grind A psychic read my lifeline Told me in my lifetime My name would help light up the Chicago skyline And that's what I'm Seven o'clock, that's primetime Heaven'll watch, God calling from the hotlines Why he keep giving me hot lines I'm a star, how could I not shine How many ladies in the house How many ladies in the house without a spouse Something in your blouse got me feeling so aroused What you about On that independent shit Trade it all for a husband and some kids You ever wonder what it all really mean You ever wonder if you'll find your dreams
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Written by: Labi Siffre, Kanye Omari West
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist"I Wonder" is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West. West has had a successful music career spanning decades, releasing several critically acclaimed albums.
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AlbumThe song "I Wonder" appears on Kanye West's third album, 'Graduation.' The album, released on September 11, 2007, symbolized a departure from the rap artist's earlier sound, leaning into more electronic and synth-based music.
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ProductionKanye West co-produced "I Wonder" with record producer Labrinth. The song exhibits Kanye’s love for experimenting with different musical styles, blending hip-hop with elements of rock and roll and electronic beats.
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Samples"I Wonder" samples "My Song" by the British progressive rock band 'A.' Although working with samples is common in hip-hop, it was unusual for Kanye to sample from progressive rock, again discovering new styles and sounds in his work.
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Critical Acclaim"I Wonder" received positive reviews from music critics. Many reviewers appreciated West's willingness to experiment with new sounds and praised the lyrics' contemplative nature.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "I Wonder" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart, 'Graduation' as a whole was a major success, topping the Billboard 200 upon its release.
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ThemeThematically, "I Wonder" represents Kanye's introspection and self-reflection, as he raps about his dreams, aspirations, and the costs of his decisions.
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Live PerformancesKanye West performed "I Wonder" live at several concerts, making it one of the standout tracks on the 'Graduation' album during his live shows.
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Fashion InfluenceIn the "I Wonder" track, Kanye relates his passion for high fashion, as he mentions 'Yves Saint Laurent' in the lyrics, showing his constant interaction with the fashion industry, which he would later delve into by creating his own fashion brand, Yeezy.
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LegacyWith "I Wonder", Kanye West proved that hip-hop could successfully morph with other genres, ultimately influencing a new wave of artist who would blend genres in their music.
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