“Can’t Help but Wonder” is a soulful track written and sung by American singer-songwriter John Legend. The song was released on his 2020 album “Bigger Love,” and it talks about love, inner thoughts and wanting.
Through the lyrics, as he wonders how an ex-lover is doing and acknowledges that they can’t help themselves from thinking back to someone or conceiving the idea of rekindling with this former lover, he bares his soul. It’s a beautiful, vulnerable ballad with Legend’s hauntingly emotive voice taking center stage while delivering an intimate anecdote that makes you think deeply about love and longing if you have ever felt such emotions.
“I Can’t Help but Wonder”: By John Legend
Category | Details |
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Song Title | I Can’t Help but Wonder |
Artist | John Legend |
Release Year | 2020 |
Album | Bigger Love |
Genre | R&B, Soul |
Songwriter(s) | John Legend, and others |
Theme | Love, introspection, longing, regret, and hope |
Notable Lyrics | “I can’t help but wonder if you’ll ever love me again.” |
Song Style | Smooth melody with heartfelt, emotive vocals |
Release Impact | Popular in R&B and soul music circles, resonating with themes of vulnerability and desire |
Vocal Performance | John Legend’s signature emotive vocals convey deep emotional depth |
Notable Reception | Praised for its introspective lyrics and smooth production |
Song’s Popularity | Loved by listeners for its relatable themes and John Legend’s evocative delivery |
I Can’t Help But Wonder Lyrics By John Legend
Son?
All my life, I’d have died to meet you
Thought about your name so much it hurts
For twenty years, I’d dreamt of how I’d greet you
Oh, and now you’re here
I can’t find the words
All my life, I’d have died to know you
Days and nights I wish that I could show you
For twenty years, I never could outgrow you
Oh, and now you’re here
I can’t help but wonder
What your world must be
If we’re like each other
If I have your strength in me
All this time I’ve wondered
If you’d embrace me as your own
Twenty years, I’ve wandered
For so long I’ve felt alone
Oh my son, look how much you’ve grown
Oh my boy, the sweetest joy I’ve known
Twenty years ago, I held you in my arms
How time has flown, oh
Used to say I’d make the storm clouds cry for you
Used to say I’d capture wind and sky for you
Held you in my arms, prepared to die for you, oh
How times has flown
I can only wonder
What your world has been
Things you’ve had to suffer
And the strength you hold within
All I’ve ever wanted
Was to reunite with my own
Twenty years, we’ve wandered
But today you’re not alone
Father, how I’ve longed to see you!
Telemachus, I’m home
Go, tell your mother I’m home
I’ll be there in a moment
Of course
Show yourself
I know you’re watching me
Show yourself
You were never one for hellos
If that world exists
It’s far away from here
It’s one I’ll have to miss
For it’s far beyond my years
You might live forever
So you can make it be
But I’ve got one endeavor
There’s a girl I have to see