I Wonder

about this song

Revered among fans, “I Wonder” is an emotional anthem that deals with the theme of finding one’s dreams. This song is largely inspired by U2’s “City of Blinding Lights,” which the band often performed at live shows to much applause. Kanye went on U2’s The Vertigo Tour as a supporting act in 2006, and after witnessing the praise they received when opening concerts, he sought to achieve “stadium status” through anthemic music. The soulful piano and vocals were sampled from Labi Siffre’s 1972 track “My Song

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