To Wish Impossible Things
The Cure Lyrics
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When the sun would fill up the sky
Remember how we used to feel
Those days would never end
Those days would never end
Remember how it used to be
When the stars would fill the sky
Remember how we used to dream
Those nights would never end
Those nights would never end
It was the sweetness of your skin
It was the hope of all we might have been
That fills me with the hope to wish
Impossible things
But now the sun shines cold
And all the sky is grey
The stars are dimmed by clouds and tears
And all I wish
Is gone away
All I wish
Is gone away
All I wish
Is gone away
The lyrics of The Cure's song To Wish Impossible Things speak of a memory of a time when life was good and filled with warmth and endless possibilities. A time when the sun effortlessly filled up the sky, and the night sky glowed with stars, and the future was full of dreams that didn't seem impossible. The sweetness of the memories fills the singer with hope, and they yearn for that feeling again.
However, as the song progresses, the once vibrant colors of life fade away, the hope is gone, and the singer's world is clouded by sadness and tears. The wish they once had for a brighter future is gone, and they are left with only memories of the past. The lyrics speak to the existential struggle of holding onto hope and finding strength and light amid the darkness of life. The desire to wish for impossible things is still there, but the hope of those wishes coming true has been dimmed.
The words of the song are relatable to anyone who has experienced loss or disappointment in their lives. It speaks to the moments when one can feel helpless and hopeless, searching for a glimmer of hope to hold onto. The song is a reminder that even in the face of sadness, it is essential to hold on to hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember how it used to be
Reflecting on the past, nostalgically recalling the way things were
When the sun would fill up the sky
Remembering when the world seemed brighter and more colorful
Remember how we used to feel
Recalling the emotions and sensations associated with those memories
Those days would never end
Feeling like the good times would last forever
Those days would never end
Savoring the memories and holding onto them tightly
Remember how it used to be
Continuing to recall the past and the way things used to be
When the stars would fill the sky
Remembering when the night sky was full of wonder and possibility
Remember how we used to dream
Reflecting on the aspirations and goals of the past
Those nights would never end
Feeling like the possibilities of the future were endless
Those nights would never end
Holding onto the hope and possibility of the future
It was the sweetness of your skin
Recalling the sensory experience of being with a loved one
It was the hope of all we might have been
Feeling the potential for a future together, with endless possibilities
That fills me with the hope to wish
Seeing the potential for positive change in the world
Impossible things
Desiring things that seem unlikely or even impossible, but still holding onto hope
But now the sun shines cold
Feeling like the world has become colder and more bleak
And all the sky is grey
Seeing the world as devoid of color and vibrancy
The stars are dimmed by clouds and tears
Feeling like the possibilities of the future have been clouded by sadness and despair
And all I wish
Having a specific desire or dream
Is gone away
Feeling like that desire or dream will never come to fruition
All I wish
Continuing to hold onto hope, despite feelings of sadness and despair
Is gone away
Feeling like the possibility of positive change in the world has disappeared
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BORIS WILLIAMS, PERRY BAMONTE, PORL THOMPSON, ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP
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