Your Body Is a Wonderland
John Mayer
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We got the afternoon You got this room for two One thing I've left to do Discover me Discovering you One mile to every inch of Your skin like porcelain One pair of candy lips and Your bubblegum tongue And if you want love We'll make it Swim in a deep sea Of blankets Take all your big plans And break 'em This is bound to be a while Your body is a wonderland Your body is a wonder (I'll use my hands) Your body Is a wonderland Something 'bout the way your hair falls in your face I love the shape you take when crawling towards the pillowcase You tell me where to go and Though I might leave to find it I'll never let your head hit the bed Without my hand behind it You want love? We'll make it Swim in a deep sea Of blankets Take all your big plans And break 'em This is bound to be a while Your body is a wonderland Your body is a wonder (I'll use my hands) Your body Is a wonderland Damn, baby You frustrate me I know you're mine all mine all mine But you look so good it hurts sometimes Your body is a wonderland Your body is a wonder (I'll use my hands) Your body Is a wonderland Your body is a wonderland
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Written by: John Clayton Mayer
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"Your Body Is a Wonderland" was written when John Mayer was 21. He originally titled it "Strawberry Wonderland."
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Debut AlbumThe song was first included in John Mayer's debut studio album, "Room for Squares," which was released in 2001.
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Commercial SuccessThe song peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Mayer's biggest hits.
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Grammy Win"Your Body Is a Wonderland" won Mayer his first-ever Grammy for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" in 2003.
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Song InspirationMayer has admitted that he wrote the song about an ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Love Hewitt, though she has declined to confirm this.
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Platinum StatusIn 2005, the song was certified platinum in the United States, which means it has sold over one million copies.
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Misconstrued LyricsThere's a common misunderstanding about the lyrics, "Swim in a deep sea of blankets." Some listeners thought Mayer was saying "Swim in a deep sea of bacon."
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its signature guitar riff that carries through the entire song, highlighting Mayer's guitar-playing skills.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, Mayer admitted he was less enthusiastic about performing the song live due to the lyrics which he believes he could have written better.
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In Popular MediaThe song has been featured in various popular media, including episodes of TV shows like "The Office" and "Family Guy."
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Cultural ImpactWith its intimate lyrics, "Your Body Is a Wonderland" is often included in romantic and Valentine's Day-themed playlists.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jim Gable and features John Mayer playing his song surrounded by multiple color-changing backgrounds.
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Cover versionsMany musicians have covered "Your Body Is a Wonderland," further solidifying its popularity. These artists include Michael Bublé, Victor Kim, and Boyce Avenue.
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Songwriting PraiseDespite Mayer’s own mixed feelings toward the song, it has been praised by the likes of Elton John for its clever songwriting.
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Parody VersionsDue to its wide recognition, the song has also been parodied by several comedy shows, including "Saturday Night Live."
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