I Wonder
Rosanne Cash
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Every time I'm near you My heart jumps all about My mind can't figure out what to do 'Cause I've been disillusioned Enough by love turned blue Your love could be true...but I wonder Am I supposed to think That your love will be true And deny the part of me That says you'd leave me too 'Cause yesterday reminds me That what I've lost is gone Your love may linger on...but I wonder
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Wonder" is a song by Rosanne Cash, the eldest daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash. It appears on her critically acclaimed 2006 album, "Black Cadillac."
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Album Theme"Black Cadillac", including the song "I Wonder", was Cash’s way to deal with the deaths of her parents, Johnny and Vivian Cash, and her stepmother, June Carter Cash, which all happened within a two-year period.
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Song Inspiration“I Wonder” was inspired by Rosanne Cash’s grief over her parents’ deaths and her quest to understand the mysteries of life and death.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are powerful and emotional; they talk about her longing for understanding about life’s mysteries and her hope that there’s an afterlife where she can see her parents again.
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Critical Acclaim"I Wonder" showcases Cash's exceptional skills as a songwriter. Her poignant and hard-hitting lyrics on this track earned positive reviews by music critics.
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Music Style"I Wonder" contains elements of country, folk and pop, reflecting Rosanne Cash's versatility as an artist.
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Personal SignificanceRosanne Cash has stated in interviews that the songwriting process for "I Wonder" was therapeutic, helping her cope with her grief.
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Live Performances"I Wonder" has become a staple of Cash's live performances, often played in dedication to her parents.
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Noteworthy RecognitionThe album "Black Cadillac", featuring "I Wonder", was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
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CollaborationThe album Black Cadillac was co-produced by Rosanne’s husband, John Leventhal, who has produced all of her albums since 1990.
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Spiritual ElementSome critics viewed "I Wonder" as featuring a spiritual element, due to its contemplation of life after death and the soul's journey.
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Public ResponseDespite its dark themes, "I Wonder" and the whole "Black Cadillac" album were well received by the public, demonstrating Cash's ability to connect with listeners through her deeply personal lyrics.
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