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"Wonder" is a song by Shawn Mendes from his fourth studio album of the same name. The song, which serves as the album's lead single, was released on October 2, 2020, by Island Records.[3] The track was written and produced by Mendes, Scott Harris, Nate Mercereau, and Kid Harpoon.
Release and promotion[]
The song and the album were first teased on September 30, 2020, on Mendes' Twitter account, where he tweeted "WHAT IS #WONDER".[4] He followed the tweet up with a link to an interactive website, where, on a piece of paper on the floor in the interactive room, was a setlist with the word Wonder. Later on, he posted a handwritten note onto social media and confirmed that the single, as well as an accompanying music video, would be released on October 2.
Live performances[]
On October 26, 2020, Mendes announced The Wonder Residency, a series of performances from different theaters & venues performing songs from the album.[5] On October 27, 2020, Mendes performed the song as part of a medley on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the first time.[6] On October 29, Mendes performed an acoustic version of the song on Global Citizen: EveryVoteCounts/2020.[7] On November 10, Mendes performed the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.[8] On November 13, he performed the track as part of BBC's Children In Need show.[9] On November 22, Mendes performed the song at the American Music Awards of 2020. On December 6, Mendes performed the song on "Live From Wonder: The Experience".
Composition[]
The song has been described as a power ballad.[10][3]Lyrically, the song sees Mendes contemplating "imagined scenarios", as well as "stepping foot into his friend's shoes". The singer also comments on toxic masculinity, singing "I wonder, when I cry into my hands, I'm conditioned to feel like it makes me less of a man".[11] "Wonder" finds Mendes "broadening his sonic horizons — experimenting with a widescreen, full-bodied sound".[12]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I wonder if I'm being real
Do I speak my truth or do I filter how I feel?
I wonder, wouldn't it be nice
To live inside a world that isn't black and white?
I wonder, what it's like to be my friends
Hope that they don't think I forget about them
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreaming that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Verse 2]
I wonder, why I'm so afraid
Of saying something wrong, I never said I was a saint
I wonder, when I cry into my hands
I'm conditioned to feel like it makes me less of a man
And I wonder if some day you'll be by my side
And tell me that the world will end up alright
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreaming that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Outro]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreaming that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
[Verse 1]
I wonder if I'm being real
Do I speak my truth or do I filter how I feel?
I wonder, wouldn't it be nice
To live inside a world that isn't black and white?
I wonder what it's like to be my friends
Hope that they don't think I forget about them
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Verse 2]
I wonder why I'm so afraid
Of saying something wrong and nevеr said I was a saint
I wonder, when I cry into my hands
I'm conditioned to feel likе it makes me less of a man
And I wonder if someday you'll be by my side
And tell me that the world will end up alright
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Outro]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
[Verse 1]
I wonder if I'm being real
Do I speak my truth or do I filter how I feel?
I wonder, wouldn't it be nice
To live inside a world that isn't black and white?
I wonder what it's like to be my friends
Hope that they don't think I forget about them
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Verse 2]
I wonder why I'm so afraid
Of saying something wrong, I never said I was a saint
I wonder, when I cry into my hands
I'm conditioned to feel like it makes me less of a man
And I wonder if someday you'll be by my side
And tell me that the world will end up alright
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
[Bridge]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
[Verse 1]
I wonder if I'm being real
Do I speak my truth or do I filter how I feel?
I wonder, wouldn't it be nice
To live inside a world that isn't black and white?
I wonder what it's like to be my friends
Hope that they don't think I forget about them
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Verse 2]
Why I'm so afraid
Of saying something wrong, I never said I was a saint
I wondеr, when I cry into my hands
I'm conditioned to feel like it makеs me less of a man
And I wonder if someday you'll be by my side
And tell me that the world will end up alright
I wonder, I wonder
[Chorus]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like to be loved by
[Bridge]
Oh yeah
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you, yeah
I wonder what it's like yeah
I wonder
[Outro]
Right before I close my eyes
The only thing that's on my mind
Been dreamin' that you feel it too
I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
Music video[]
The music video premiered on Mendes' Vevo channel on October 2, 2020, at midnight Eastern Time. The video was directed by Matty Peacock.
Synopsis[]
The music video starts with a scene that shows Mendes sitting on a train by himself, looking outside the window. He then stands from his seat and makes his way to the top of the train. The train ride was compared to the scenes on the Hogwarts Express during the Harry Potter series.[13] The next scene immediately cuts to Mendes in a forest, where he begins to run towards the edge of the forest, where there is a cliff. As he sings, it begins to rain and Mendes is seen singing at the top of his lungs. The video closes out with Mendes kneeling on top of the cliff whilst the rain stops.[14][15]
Lyric video[]
A lyric video was also released to Mendes' Vevo channel on October 5, 2020.[16]
Live performances[]
On October 27th, 2020, Mendes performed the song as part of a medley on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Commercial performance[]
"Wonder" debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 12, 2020.[17] The song also charted in various European countries.
Videos[]
Performances[]
Credits and personnel
| Producer | Shawn Mendes, Scott Harris, Kid Harpoon, Nate Mercereau |
|---|---|
| Composer | Shawn Mendes, Scott Harris, Kid Harpoon, Nate Mercereau |
| Lyricist | Shawn Mendes, Scott Harris, Kid Harpoon, Nate Mercereau |
| Additional Producer | Scott Harris |
| Associated Performer | Clydene Jackson, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Jarrett Johnson, Kid Harpoon, Nate Mercereau, Nayanna Holley, Shawn Mendes, Toni Scruggs |
| Assistant Recording Engineer | Kaushlesh "Garry" Purohit |
| Background Vocalist | Clydene Jackson, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Jarrett Johnson, Nayanna Holley, Toni Scruggs |
| Choir Arranger | Edie Lehmann Boddicker |
| Drums | Kid Harpoon, Nate Mercereau |
| Engineer | Michael Lehmann Boddicker |
| Guitar | Kid Harpoon, Nate Mercereau |
| Horn | Nate Mercereau |
| Mixer | Mark “Spike” Stent |
| Piano | Shawn Mendes |
| Programmer | Kid Harpoon |
| Recording Engineer | George Seara, Jeremy Hatcher |
| Studio Personnel | George Seara, Jeremy Hatcher, Kaushlesh "Garry" Purohit, Mark "Spike" Stent, Michael Lehmann Boddicker |
| Synthesizer | Kid Harpoon, Shawn Mendes |
| Vocals | Shawn Mendes |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shawn Mendes heading for UK Top 40 debut Wonder
- ↑ First Stream: New Music From Blackpink, Shawn Mendes, Megan Thee Stallion and More
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shawn Mendes Unleashes Explosive New Song & Video 'Wonder': Watch
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Shares 'Wonder' Release
- ↑ Shawn Mendes To Play First 'Wonder Residency' Show Tonight | uDiscover
- ↑ Shawn Mendes takes over 'Tonight Show' with 'Wonder'-ous medley performance
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Tapped For 'Every Vote Counts' Performance
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Throws it Back With a Mellow Frankie Valli Cover For Radio 1's Live Lounge: Watch
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Tapped For BBC's Children In Need Appeal Show
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Unleashes Explosive New Song & Video 'Wonder': Watch
- ↑ Shawn Mendes - 'Wonder' music video
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Launches New Era With "Wonder"
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Shares New Song 'Wonder' & Its Dreamy Music Video
- ↑ Shawn Mendes drops new single 'Wonder,' the title track of his next album
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Releases New Single 'Wonder'
- ↑ Shawn Mendes - Wonder (Lyric Video)
- ↑ Twitter - @ShawnMendes' "Wonder" debuts at No. 18 on this week's #Hot100.
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