Wonderboy
The Kinks · Waterloo Sunset - The Best Of [2012]
La, la, la
Wonder boy, life's just begun
Turn your sorrow into wonder
Dream alone, don't sigh, don't groan
Life is only what you wonder
Day is as light as your brightest dreams
Night is as dark as you feel it ought to be
Time is as fast as the slowest thing
Life is only
Wonder boy, wonder boy
Everybody is looking for the sun
People strain their eyes to see
But I see you and you see me
And ain't that wonder?
Wonder boy, some mother's son
Life is full of work and [unverified]
Easy go, life is not real
Life is only what you conjure
Wonder boy, and the world is joy
Every single day it's the real McCoy
Wonder boy
Everybody is looking for the sun
People strain their eyes to see
But I see you and you see me
And ain't that wonder?
Wonder boy, some mother's son
Turn your sorrow into wonder
Dream alone, go have your fun
Life is only, life is only, life is only
Wonder boy, life's just begun
Turn your sorrow into wonder
Dream alone, don't sigh, don't groan
Life is only what you wonder
Day is as light as your brightest dreams
Night is as dark as you feel it ought to be
Time is as fast as the slowest thing
Life is only
Wonder boy, wonder boy
Everybody is looking for the sun
People strain their eyes to see
But I see you and you see me
And ain't that wonder?
Wonder boy, some mother's son
Life is full of work and [unverified]
Easy go, life is not real
Life is only what you conjure
Wonder boy, and the world is joy
Every single day it's the real McCoy
Wonder boy
Everybody is looking for the sun
People strain their eyes to see
But I see you and you see me
And ain't that wonder?
Wonder boy, some mother's son
Turn your sorrow into wonder
Dream alone, go have your fun
Life is only, life is only, life is only
Wonderboy - The Kinks
Released on the 2012 compilation Waterloo Sunset - The Best Of, 'Wonderboy' stands as a quintessential example of The Kinks' mid-to-late 1960s rock sound. Written by Ray Davies, the track captures the band's signature blend of social observation and melodic pop sensibility that defined their era. The song features the distinctive guitar work and vocal delivery characteristic of the group's catalog, reflecting themes of youth and nostalgia often explored in their work. As part of their broader discography, 'Wonderboy' exemplifies the British Invasion style while maintaining the band's unique voice, making it a fitting addition to collections celebrating their greatest hits.