Wonder
Natalie Merchant
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Doctors have come from distant cities, just to see me Stand over my bed, disbelieving what they're seeing They say I must be one of the wonders Of God's own creation And as far as they see, they can offer No explanation Newspapers ask intimate questions, want confessions They reach into my head to steal, the glory of my story They say I must be one of the wonders Of God's own creation And as far as they see, they can offer No explanation Ooo, I believe, fate, fate smiled And destiny laughed as she came to my cradle Know this child will be able Laughed as my body she lifted Know this child will be gifted With love, with patience, and with faith She'll make her way, she'll make her way People see me I'm a challenge to your balance I'm over your heads how I confound you And astound you To know I must be one of the wonders They say I must be one of the wonders Of God's own creation And as far as they see, they can offer No explanation Ooo, I believe, fate, fate smiled And destiny laughed as she came to my cradle Know this child will be able Laughed as she came to my mother Know this child will not suffer Laughed as my body she lifted Know this child will be gifted With love, with patience and with faith She'll make her way, she'll make her way
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Written by: NATALIE A MERCHANT
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Track Recording"Wonder" was track 7 on Natalie Merchant's 1995 album "Tigerlily."
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Album Success"Tigerlilly," the album where this song comes from, was Merchant's first solo effort after leaving the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. The album was a commercial success, achieving 5x platinum status.
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Song Theme"Wonder" is a song about a child with a disability. Merchant has mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by friends of her who had children with disabilities.
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Reception and UsageThe song was positively received and has been used as an anthem for the disabled community. It was also used in promotional advertisements for the 1999 Special Olympics World Games.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wonder" was directed by Matt Mahurin, who has directed videos for Metallica and U2.
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Billboard RankingThe song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by various artists, including My Morning Jacket for the compilation album “Sweetheart 2014: Love Songs.”
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Live Performances"Wonder" remains a staple in Merchant's live performances and is often played during her shows.
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Book AdaptationIn 2012, the song inspired a bestselling book titled "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. The novel follows a young boy with a craniofacial condition navigating school for the first time.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was featured in Julia Roberts' film adaptation of R.J. Palacio's "Wonder" book released in 2017.
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