I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderfull
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love
Isn't she wonderfull
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love
Lyrics submitted by Xtra_Smooth
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What I think many people miss about this song is the fact that Stevie Wonder is blind, so there is a version of this song that includes audio clips of his interactions with her like her crying, and taking a bath. He's giving us a glimpse of how he "sees" his daughter.
This song tears me up as I have a little girl of my own and she is my world.
This man DEFINITELY does not get the respect he deserves. How come nobody comments on Steve Wonder, one of the best musicians of all time?
Isn't she lovely
~~ I like the harmonica.Hmm. You didn't see enough comments to aptly praise Mr. Wonder, so you decided to leave an asenine comment. Nice. Anyone who listens to the song knows how great it SOUNDS. You've demonstrated that you have no understanding of THE MEANING of the song. Try crayola.com. My comment, however, responded to ZinbobDan's above in that, even without sight, Stevie Wonder could tell what his daughter looked like by touching her face. THAT, to me, is truly a beautiful thing and is what I love about this song. The harmonica sounds nice, too.
Brenster. Obviously a Bush supporter. Even Stevie can see that. ^¿^
Yes, Compuwiz19 yes. You are my hero.
I LOVE this song!!! The harmonica and the meaning of the song is absolutely lovely! :) One of my favorite songs...
I just had to crack a huge smile when he put his wife's and daughter's names in this song. Amen to this song.
For those who don't know, this song was written for Wonder's daughter Aisha. I know it's about a child, but it could just as easily be dedicated to a lover or any other great lady you know!
This song is so upbeat, with great vocals by Stevie, and I always feel happy whenever I hear it. Sometimes, my bf will joke, "It's your song!" But what I really wish is for someone, a lover or anyone, to sing it to me. I wish my dad had written something like this for me when I was little! Aisha, I am so jealous!
wow... i love this song but the only lyrics that i heard when listening to it was 'isn't she lovely'. now that i know the full lyrics, i realized it's about his daughter. all this time i thought it's about a girl that he loves... wow... this song has just gotten better for me. BEAUTIFUL
I was racking my brain trying to think of a song that would be appropriate for a father/daughter dance at my wedding, and then I remembered hearing Stevie Wonder had written this for his daughter. I think this might be the song we use for the dance, it's a really nice song.