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Lyrics of When by Shania Twain
intro
One, two, now
Yeah
verse
If elephants could fly, I′d be a little more optimistic
But I don't see that happening anytime soon
I don′t mean to sound so pessimistic
But I don't think that cow really jumped over the moon
pre-chorus
When will I wake up?
Why did we break up?
When will we make up?
chorus
When money grows on trees
People live in peace
Everyone agrees
When happiness is free
Love can guarantee
You'll come back to me
That′s when, yeah
That′s right
verse
I'd love to wake up smiling, full of the joys of spring
And hear on CNN that Elvis lives again
And that John′s back with the Beatles, and they're going out on tour
I′ll be the first in line for tickets
Gotta see that show for sure
pre-chorus
When will I wake up?
Why did we break up?
When will we make up?
chorus
When money grows on trees
People live in peace
Everyone agrees
When happiness is free
Love can guarantee
You'll come back to me
That′s when, yeah
pre-chorus
When will I wake up?
Why did we break up?
When will we make up?
chorus
When money grows on trees
People live in peace
Everyone agrees
When happiness is free
Love can guarantee
You'll come back to me
That's when
Oh, that′s when
Writer(s): Robert John Lange, Shania Twain
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The song 'When' by Shania Twain expresses a longing for an ideal world where unlikely events happen, symbolized by elephants flying and cows jumping over the moon. The lyrics reflect a desire for a perfect future where love, happiness, and peace prevail, even in the face of past heartbreaks and uncertainties.
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Themes
Pessimism and longing for change
• If elephants could fly, I'd be a little more optimistic
• I don't mean to sound so pessimistic
Desire for reconciliation
• When will we make up?
• When will I wake up?
• Why did we break up?
Idealism and hope
• People live in peace
• When money grows on trees
• Everyone agrees
• When happiness is free
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Moods
Love, heartbreak, hope, joy, reflection
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Come On Over
Album • 1997 • 16 tracks
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