Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Shawn Mendes' "Wonder" offers a great opportunity for English learners. The song features clear and emotive vocals, making it easier to follow the lyrics. Its themes of self-discovery, love, and societal pressures are universal, sparking meaningful conversations. What makes "Wonder" special is its honest and vulnerable songwriting, providing a glimpse into the artist's personal journey. By exploring the lyrics, you can learn new vocabulary related to emotions and introspection, and the song's powerful chorus is perfect for practicing pronunciation and fluency.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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wonder /ˈwʌndər/ A2 |
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real /riːəl/ A2 |
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truth /truːθ/ A2 |
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filter /ˈfɪltər/ B1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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live /lɪv/ A1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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black /blæk/ A1 |
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white /waɪt/ A1 |
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friends /frendz/ A1 |
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hope /hoʊp/ A2 |
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close /kloʊs/ A2 |
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eyes /aɪz/ A1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2 |
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loved /lʌvd/ A2 |
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afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2 |
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wrong /rɔːŋ/ A1 |
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saint /seɪnt/ B2 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A1 |
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hands /hændz/ A1 |
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man /mæn/ A1 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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side /saɪd/ A1 |
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end /end/ A1 |
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alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I wonder if I'm being real
➔ Present Continuous Passive: "am being real"
➔ The phrase "am being real" uses the present continuous in a passive-like way, indicating that the speaker is questioning whether they are genuinely expressing themselves or putting on a facade. While technically not a perfect passive (passive requires a transitive verb), it carries a similar sense of 'being acted upon' by external pressures to be something other than real. The phrase is using "be" in its verb form + being + adjective. It is not common to use passive this way, but it implies the speaker is impacted by external factors.
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Do I speak my truth or do I filter how I feel?
➔ Parallel Structure with "Do I... or do I..."
➔ The sentence uses a parallel structure by presenting two contrasting questions, both starting with "Do I". This structure emphasizes the dilemma the speaker faces and creates a balanced rhythm.
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Wouldn't it be nice To live inside a world that isn't black and white?
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 2) - Hypothetical situation
➔ The phrase "Wouldn't it be nice" introduces a hypothetical situation, expressing a wish for a world without strict limitations. Although not a complete conditional sentence with an 'if' clause, it implies one. The implied 'if' is something like 'If the world weren't black and white'. Type 2 conditionals express unreal or improbable situations in the present or future.
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I wonder what it's like to be loved by you
➔ Indirect Question with infinitive phrase
➔ The sentence expresses curiosity using an indirect question. Instead of directly asking "What is it like to be loved by you?", it's framed as a statement of wonder, making it less direct and more reflective. The infinitive phrase "to be loved by you" functions as the subject complement, describing what "it" (the experience) is like.
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I wonder why I'm so afraid Of saying something wrong
➔ Subordinate Clause with "why" + Adjective "afraid" with preposition "of" + Gerund "saying"
➔ This line demonstrates a subordinate clause starting with "why", which explains the reason for the speaker's wonder. The adjective "afraid" is correctly used with the preposition "of", followed by a gerund "saying". This structure is common for expressing fear or apprehension about a particular action.
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I'm conditioned to feel like it makes me less of a man
➔ Passive Voice with "be conditioned to" + Complex Object "makes me less of a man"
➔ The phrase "I'm conditioned to feel" uses the passive voice to indicate that the speaker has been influenced or taught to feel a certain way. "Makes me less of a man" is a complex object, where "makes" functions as a causative verb, and the entire phrase describes the impact of the feeling on the speaker's self-perception. It indicates a belief instilled by society or upbringing.
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And I wonder if some day you'll be by my side And tell me that the world will end up alright
➔ Future Tense ("you'll be", "world will end up") + Indirect Speech ("tell me that...")
➔ This sentence uses the future tense ("you'll be", "world will end up") to express hope or anticipation for a future event. The phrase "tell me that the world will end up alright" is an example of indirect speech, where the speaker is reporting what someone might say in the future.
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