Lyrics
I see trees of green, red roses, too
The singer observes green trees and red roses.
I see them bloom, for me and you
The flowers bloom, representing beauty for everyone.
And I think to myself
The singer reflects on their thoughts.
What a wonderful world
Expresses awe and appreciation for the world's wonder.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
Describes blue skies and white clouds.
The bright blessed days, (the dark) dark sacred nights
References the contrast between bright days and sacred nights.
And I think to myself
Reiterates the awe and wonder felt for the world.
What a wonderful world
Emphasizes the beauty and splendor of the world.
(Wonderful world)
Repeats the sentiment of a wonderful world.
The colors of a rainbow
Mentions the vivid colors of a rainbow.
So pretty in the sky
Appreciates the beauty of a rainbow in the sky.
Are also on the faces
Notes that these colors also reflect in people's faces.
Of people going by
Observes people passing by and noticing these colors.
I see friends shaking hands, saying, "how do you do?"
The singer sees friends greeting each other.
They're really saying, "I love you"
Interprets the greeting as an expression of love.
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
The singer hears babies crying and observes their growth.
They'll learn much more
Believes that babies will learn more than the singer ever will.
Than I'll never know
Reflects on the vast potential of learning in the world.
And I think to myself
Expresses the singer's continued amazement at the world.
What a wonderful world
Reaffirms the sentiment of a wonderful world.
Yes, I think to myself
Concludes with the reaffirmation of the world's wonder.
What a wonderful world
Finalizes the song with the awe for the world's beauty.
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