It is not necessary for all songs to be themed with a strong cause and meaning, reflecting a personal experience, or else they will be regarded as poor. Certain songs will not leave you with a message, but they will leave you with good feelings, out of breath from dancing, or at the very least, a smile on your face. “I Wonder” walks a fine line between the two, which is why I disagree with Canadian singer Rich Chambers when he calls his work “guilty pressure,” because the title alone evokes thoughts to wonder along, with the simple lyrics that make you ponder some life events.
The single resurrects vintage rock ‘n’ roll soul to the present and modernises it along with the country vibes, resulting in fast-tempo, stunning harmonies that force you to dance. I find “I Wonder” can be called “the easy abstain” as it only has a few lines. Simple music composition consists of only some basic chords, yet the result is amazing! It was fun to make with the five friends—Rich Chambers, Todd Foxcroft, Jeff Warren, Sean Gemmill, and Jim Gemmill—and it’s undoubtedly fun to listen to, and that means something, right?
There isn’t a single thing I don’t like about it. The vocals are energetic and fresh, and each sound element, whether it’s the guitar hooks, drum beats, or harmonica rhythms, is in the right place. Even the lyrics, as I previously stated, I do not find them to be simply words strung together; rather, they have triggered moments of wonder about some decisions that have been made. It’s sonically pleasing, and the music video was a wonderful treat for the eyes, with such a magnificent view, and getting to enjoy both music and a nature view fulfils a meaning to me.
