I Wonder (Kanye West song)

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"I Wonder" is a song by American rapper Kanye West, released as the fourth track on his third studio album, Graduation (2007). The song was written and produced by him; Labi Siffre received a songwriting credit due to the sampling of his work. The song's composition was influenced by rock and electronic music. Composed by West as a variation of "City of Blinding Lights" by his tourmates, the Irish rock band U2, he set it to focus on the concerns of university graduates. A hip hop and R&B ballad with Eurodance and stadium rock elements, the song relies on a sample of "My Song" by Siffre. Its downbeat instrumentation has a distorted beat and is led by Larry Gold's orchestration, razorblade synths, and a drum kit. In the lyrics of the song, West raps about the contrasting scenarios of him having achieved his dreams and other dream chasers still searching for theirs. "I Wonder" was met with critical acclaim, being lauded for its composition. Some praised West's vocals for his delivery and certain...

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