I Wish You Would
Train Lyrics
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And all I do is promise to change my ways
Leave the lights on, you know I'll pretend you're on you're way
You used to say that there's a time we all deserve to lose our minds
So I lost my mind now I'm ready to find my way
Back home
Today
To stay
The way you wished I would
And I swear
To stay
The way you wished I would
I don't know if I'm gonna have to redesign my mind
But tonight I made a wish and I sure hope that it comes true
Cause it's been too long without you
It's been too long
Come home
Today
To stay
The way you wished I would
And I swear
To stay
The way I wish you would
And even if I left it all behind
There'd be reason to come back
And even though I left you far behind
I always thought that you'd come here to find me
Come find me
I don't know if I can wait this long
To be what I used to be
And I don't think I can wait much longer
For the tide to come back to me
Come back to me
Back home
Today
To stay
The way I wish you would
And I swear
To stay
The way I wish you would
The way I wish you would
The lyrics in Train's song "Wish You Would" are a reflection of a person who has lost someone special and is determined to change for the better in order to get them back. The singer mentions "sleepless nights and endless days" suggesting the restlessness and emptiness he feels without his loved one. He also makes a promise to "change his ways" indicating that he recognizes there were actions or behaviors that caused the separation between him and his loved one. Furthermore, he talks about leaving the lights on, pretending that his loved one is on their way back, emphasizing the longing and desperation he feels to reconnect with them. The line 'You used to say that there's a time we all deserve to lose our minds' implies taking chances and not holding back from what we really want, which he expresses by stating 'So I lost my mind, now I'm ready to find my way back home'.
The chorus "To stay the way you wished I would, and I swear to stay the way you wished I would" clarifies that the singer has taken heed of what their loved one wants from them and now wants to prove their sincerity by actually staying true to those wishes. As the song goes on, it turns into a plea to his loved one. He seems to have realized that he needs them back in his life when he says, "It's been too long without you, it's been too long, come home today to stay, the way you wished I would."
Overall, the song talks about the realization of the consequences of one's actions on a relationship, with a sincere desire to make amends and reconnect with the loved one that was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleepless nights and endless days
I am restless and anxious about the state of our relationship
And all I do is promise to change my ways
I recognize that I need to make changes to improve our relationship and I am committed to doing so
Leave the lights on, you know I'll pretend you're on you're way
I am trying to hold on to the hope that you will come back to me, even though I know you are not here
You used to say that there's a time we all deserve to lose our minds
You used to believe that it's okay to feel lost or confused at times
So I lost my mind now I'm ready to find my way
I admit that I lost my way, but now I am ready to start over and find my path
Back home
I want to return to the place where we were happy together
Today
I want to end this separation and start fresh with you as soon as possible
To stay
I want to stay with you for good this time
The way you wished I would
I want to be the person you always hoped I would be
And I swear
I promise to you
I don't know if I'm gonna have to redesign my mind
I am not sure if the changes I need to make will be easy or difficult, but I know I need to do it
But tonight I made a wish and I sure hope that it comes true
I have faith that if I put in the effort, our relationship can be restored
Cause it's been too long without you
I miss you tremendously and the thought of being apart any longer is unbearable
And even if I left it all behind
Even if I were to abandon everything else in my life, it would still be worth it to have you back
There'd be reason to come back
You are the most important thing to me and I would always want to come back to you
And even though I left you far behind
I know I made mistakes and left you alone, but I still believe you will come for me
I always thought that you'd come here to find me
I am holding on to the hope that you will come to me so we can start over
I don't know if I can wait this long
I am not sure how much longer I can bear to be without you
To be what I used to be
I want to return to the person I was when we were happy together
And I don't think I can wait much longer
I am becoming desperate and worried that if we don't reconcile soon, we will lose each other forever
For the tide to come back to me
I am waiting for the right moment for us to come back to each other, when everything feels right again
The way I wish you would
I hope you will also be the person I always hoped you would be
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES COLIN, CHARLIE COLIN, JAMES STAFFORD, JAMES W STAFFORD, PAT MONAHAN, ROBERT HOTCHKISS, ROBERT S HOTCHKISS, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, SCOTT MICHAEL UNDERWOOD
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@codybrockway1616
Love this song. Can’t believe this album has hit 20 wow. I grew up on this record. Love every song ❤️🎵
@red_devil...kshitij1777
Probably the most underrated band ever!.Just finished listening every tracks from newly released album. Wow 👌
@BassPlayerNcl
Another overlooked classic from an album of strong contenders. Charlie uses a tremolo effect and some slight overdrive on his bass during the verse to get that ‘blurry’ sound. Back when this album was released, I never heard anyone play so creatively in the context of a five piece rock outfit. Still love it 😊🎶🎵❤️
@VinelSeason
i love the album drops of Jupiter and i think every single song is great. But this song is my least favorite of the album
@danatwork4584
@@VinelSeason You lost your mind
@VinelSeason
@@danatwork4584 along the way
@jillcampbell8019
Always like that harmonica. Thanks for the post, and congrats! 🎉
@rockin3933
Come home to stay ❤
@suzannemichellefrench4970
Train is an exceptionally talented band that is under rated. Some of my favorite songs are ones that were never or rarely played on any radio station. The songs that are over played for the masses are not the ones I prefer.
@kentwilbourne996
Which are your favorites?