We got the afternoon
You got this room for two
One thing I've left to do
Discover me
Discovering you

One mile to every inch of
Your skin like porcelain
One pair of candy lips and
Your bubblegum tongue

And if you want love
We'll make it
Swim in a deep sea
Of blankets
Take all your big plans
And break 'em
This is bound to be a while

Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonder, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland

Something 'bout the way the hair falls in your face
I love the shape you take when crawling towards the pillowcase
You tell me where to go and
Though I might leave to find it
I'll never let your head hit the bed
Without my hand behind it

You want love?
We'll make it
Swim in a deep sea
Of blankets
Take all your big plans
And break 'em
This is bound to be a while

Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonder, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland
(I'll never speak again, again)
(I'll use my hands)

Damn, baby
You frustrate me
I know you're mine, all mine, all mine
But you look so good it hurts sometimes

Your body is a wonderland (I'll never speak again, again)
Your body is a wonder, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland (I'll never speak again, again)

Your body is a wonderland (I'll use my hands)


Lyrics submitted by wherewulf, edited by cindyncindy

Your Body Is A Wonderland Lyrics as written by John Clayton Mayer

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    this is such a cute little song......it's really very sexual but it's in the most innocent way- and that's what makes it so perfect......go john lol

    pretty_baby17on July 02, 2003   Link
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    perfect song for fucking

    just saying...

    musicallynostalgicon December 07, 2010   Link
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    I have yet to find a girl who doesn't want to melt when they hear this song. This is a definitely a good song to score some points with the ladies. Still waiting for the time where I can sing this to someone. Its so sappy it almost hurts, but damned if it doesn't describe how I feel about a girl.

    wherewulfon December 09, 2001   Link
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    this is a beautiful song. its just smooth,one of those songs u just fall into.

    angeleyes07on September 26, 2004   Link
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    This song is unreal. It is like watching an incredible love story, while you are watching it you truly believe that something like that could happen to you, and that people are actually that happy, and risk it all for eachother. This song is the summary of every womens fantasy, he adores her, and worships her body. This taps into every womens inner insecurities about her body, the freedom you feel when your man just adores every inch of your body, even your flaws. Of all the sensual songs in the world, i really do believe this is the ultimate sex song.

    kelly98vwon October 21, 2004   Link
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    such a classic. i would MELT if a boy sang this for me. eEeEeeee!! <3

    clairebabyon November 03, 2004   Link
  • +2
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    one word...orgasmic

    purplestar1002on December 10, 2004   Link
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    I hear this song and it makes me cry...does that mean i am wierd??? i just cant help myself... i love this song. its soooo beautiful... When he says "You want love We'll make it swim in a deep sea of blankets" i think he is trying to tell her that he wants to show her how much he loves her and share this beautiful moment with her. also when he says "I'll never let you head hit the bed without my hand behind it " i think he is saying that he would never let anything happen to her.

    empty_insideon January 16, 2005   Link
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    I actually really like the song. Others may like it more. It's obvious what it's about. He's in love ("I know you are mine all mine all mine") and she has a great body that he has sex with nightly...or many times a night...and mornings...and afternoons. Have to chuckle about that "bubblegum tongue." Is she under age, for gawd's sake! Good song, though. More power to those who have a healthy and safe sex life, especially those truly in love married couples out there.

    MaryMaryQuiteContraryon September 21, 2011   Link
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    i heard this song yesterday on the radio and i fell in love with it it's so pretty i just can't get it out of my head. i'll have to download some more by john mayer this song is just wonderful.

    argugon March 23, 2003   Link

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