Wonder (Shawn Mendes song) explained

Wonder
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Type:single
Artist:Shawn Mendes
Album:Wonder
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Label:Island
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"Wonder" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes from his fourth studio album of the same name. The song, which serves as the album's lead single, was released on October 2, 2020, by Island Records.[3] The track was written and produced by Mendes, Scott Harris, Nate Mercereau and Kid Harpoon. The single reached the top-ten in Canada, Hungary, and Singapore, as well as the top-twenty in twelve countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Release and promotion

The song and the album were first teased on September 30, 2020, on Mendes' Twitter account, where he tweeted "WHAT IS #WONDER".[4] He followed the tweet up with a link to an interactive website, where, on a piece of paper on the floor in the interactive room, was a setlist with the word Wonder. Later on, he posted a handwritten note onto social media and confirmed that the single, as well as an accompanying music video would be released on October 2.[5]

Live performances

On October 26, 2020, Mendes announced The Wonder Residency, a series of performances from different theaters & venues performing songs from the album.[6] On October 27, 2020, Mendes performed the song as part of a medley on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the first time.[7] On October 29, Mendes performed an acoustic version of the song on Global Citizen: EveryVoteCounts/2020.[8] On November 10, Mendes performed the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.[9] On November 13, he performed the track as part of BBC's Children In Need show.[10] On November 22, Mendes performed the song at the American Music Awards of 2020. On December 6, Mendes performed the song on "Live From Wonder: The Experience".

Composition

The song has been described as a power ballad.[3] Lyrically, the song sees Mendes contemplating "imagined scenarios", as well as "stepping foot into his friend's shoes". The singer also comments on toxic masculinity, singing "I wonder, when I cry into my hands, I'm conditioned to feel like it makes me less of a man".[11] "Wonder" finds Mendes "broadening his sonic horizons — experimenting with a widescreen, full-bodied sound".[12]

Music video

The music video premiered on Mendes' Vevo channel on October 2, 2020, at midnight Eastern Time. The video was directed by Matty Peacock.

Synopsis

The music video starts with a scene that shows Mendes sitting on a train by himself, looking outside the window. He then stands from his seat and makes his way to the top of the train. The train ride was compared to the scenes on the Hogwarts Express during the Harry Potter series.[14] The next scene immediately cuts to Mendes in a forest, where he begins to run towards the edge of the forest, where there is a cliff. As he sings, it begins to rain and Mendes is seen singing at the top of his lungs. The video closes out with Mendes kneeling on top of the cliff whilst the rain stops.[15] [16]

Lyric video

A lyric video was also released to Mendes' Vevo channel on October 5, 2020.[17]

Commercial performance

"Wonder" debuted and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 12, 2020.[18] It debuted at number 4 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song also charted in various European countries.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[19]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Wonder"
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Finland (Radiosoittolista)[20] 76
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[21] 34
Malaysia (RIM)[22] 13
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[23] 31
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[24] 26
Singapore (RIAS)[25] 9
Slovenia (SloTop50)[26] 37
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[27] 84

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Position
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[28] 80
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[29] 76
Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[30] 92
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[31] 64

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label(s)
VariousOctober 2, 2020Island[32]
AustraliaContemporary hit radio[33]
ItalyUMG[34]
United Kingdom[35]
United StatesOctober 6, 2020[36]
Hot adult contemporary[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shawn Mendes heading for UK Top 40 debut Wonder. Official Charts Company. Griffiths. George. 5 October 2020. 20 October 2002.
  2. First Stream: New Music From Blackpink, Shawn Mendes, Megan Thee Stallion and More. Billboard. Lipshutz. Jason. 2 October 2020. 20 October 2020.
  3. Shawn Mendes Unleashes Explosive New Song & Video 'Wonder': Watch. Atkinson. Katie. Billboard. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  4. Web site: Shawn Mendes Shares 'Wonder' Release. Kennedy. John R. IHeartRadio Canada. September 30, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  5. 1311381859926851584. September 30, 2020. https://Wonder.lnk.to/Album. ShawnMendes. October 5, 2020.
  6. Web site: Smith. Sophie. October 27, 2020. Shawn Mendes To Play First 'Wonder Residency' Show Tonight uDiscover. November 14, 2020. uDiscover Music.
  7. Web site: Shawn Mendes takes over 'Tonight Show' with 'Wonder'-ous medley performance. November 14, 2020. EW.
  8. Web site: Paul. Larisha. October 22, 2020. Shawn Mendes Tapped For 'Every Vote Counts' Performance. November 14, 2020. uDiscover Music.
  9. Shawn Mendes Throws it Back With a Mellow Frankie Valli Cover For Radio 1's Live Lounge: Watch. November 14, 2020. Billboard.
  10. Brandle. Lars. November 3, 2020. Shawn Mendes Tapped For BBC's Children In Need Appeal Show. November 14, 2020. Billboard.
  11. Web site: Shawn Mendes - 'Wonder' music video.. Riddle. Rose. Coup de Main. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  12. Web site: Shawn Mendes Launches New Era With "Wonder". Wass. Mike. Idolator. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  13. 2021 MTV VMAs: Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo Lead Nominations. Rolling Stone. Martoccio. Angie. August 11, 2021. August 11, 2021.
  14. Web site: Shawn Mendes Shares New Song 'Wonder' & Its Dreamy Music Video. Fields. Taylor. IHeartRadio. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  15. Shawn Mendes drops new single 'Wonder,' the title track of his next album. Kinane. Ruth. Entertainment Weekly. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  16. Web site: Shawn Mendes Releases New Single 'Wonder'. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009223302/https://etcanada.com/news/697965/shawn-mendes-releases-new-single-wonder/. dead. October 9, 2020. Samhan. Jamie. ET Canada. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  17. Web site: Shawn Mendes VEVO. Shawn Mendes - Wonder (Lyric Video). YouTube. October 5, 2020. October 6, 2020.
  18. .@ShawnMendes' "Wonder" debuts at No. 18 on this week's #Hot100.. billboardcharts. 1315762790884241408. October 12, 2020. October 19, 2020.
  19. Web site: Wonder / Shawn Mendes TIDAL. Tidal. 2 October 2020 . October 2, 2020.
  20. Web site: Shawn Mendes – Wonder. IFPI Finland. Finnish. August 2, 2022.
  21. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. July 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107071431/http://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/. January 7, 2021. dead.
  22. Web site: Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. October 18, 2020.
  23. Shawn Mendes Chart History (Mexico Airplay). Billboard. July 5, 2021.
  24. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 03/11/2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103185051/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 3 November 2020 . it . . November 3, 2020 . 20 August 2024.
  25. Web site: RIAS International Top Charts Week 42. Recording Industry Association (Singapore). https://web.archive.org/web/20201021092919/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/. October 21, 2020.
  26. Web site: SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart. slotop50.si. 20 November 2020.
  27. Web site: Top 100 Canciones: Semana 41. Productores de Música de España. October 15, 2020.
  28. Web site: Stream Top 100 - darabszám alapján - 2020. March 6, 2022. Mahasz.
  29. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2020. Dutch Top 40. nl. December 14, 2020.
  30. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2021. Ultratop. January 5, 2022.
  31. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  32. Web site: WONDER CD SINGLE. Shawn Mendes Official Store. September 30, 2020. October 6, 2020.
  33. Web site: Singles To Radio. The Music Network. October 2, 2020. October 6, 2020.
  34. Web site: SHAWN MENDES "Wonder" (Radio Date: 02/10/2020). October 2, 2020. radiodate.it. October 6, 2020.
  35. Web site: BBC - Radio 1 Playlist. BBC Radio 1. October 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005060031/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3tqPdBWF9yMbTrfjWvfKV8t/radio-1-playlist. October 5, 2020. October 6, 2020.
  36. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases. All Access Music Group. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002173014/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. October 2, 2020. October 5, 2020.
  37. Web site: Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases. All Access Music Group. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005151559/https://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases. October 5, 2020. October 5, 2020.

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