Wondering

Album: The Young And The Hopeless (2002)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • It might sound like it's for a girl, but this song was inspired by the group's dog Cash. The dog is a boxer, so they named him after Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali). >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Kathy - Melbourne, Australia

Comments: 6

  • Jacob from Chicago, Ilit good but i wonder what the CASH inspired them with
  • Morgan from Haslett, Miactually it IS about cash dogg cause thats what benji even said i saw it online so...no. its not about wonder.
  • Michelle from Whitman, MaActually, it isn't about their dig Cash, but that's close. It was about Benji's dog that was actually named Wonder.
  • Helene from Staten Island,ny, United Statesthe song is also about how friends should always stick together as well because everybody needs someone that they can trust and wait for eachother.me and my bffl renee will always be waiting for eachother.reneee i wuv you!
  • Helene from Staten Island,ny, United Statesyay! another hit song by GC and its all bcuz of that adorable dog CASH!!!!
  • Jon from Salem, NhThat makes sense, because in the lines, Joel says: .../If you don't wanna say/anything at all/I'm happy wondering.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues

Justin Hayward of The Moody BluesSongwriter Interviews

Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.

Eric Burdon

Eric BurdonSongwriter Interviews

The renown rock singer talks about "The House of the Rising Sun" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."

The Punk Photography of Chris Stein

The Punk Photography of Chris SteinSong Writing

Chris Stein of Blondie shares photos and stories from his book about the New York City punk scene.

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary Machine

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary MachineSong Writing

Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.

Tony Banks of Genesis

Tony Banks of GenesisSongwriter Interviews

Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.

Leslie West of Mountain

Leslie West of MountainSongwriter Interviews

From the cowbell on "Mississippi Queen" to recording with The Who when they got the wrong Felix, stories from one of rock's master craftsmen.