I Wish I Could
Alquin Lyrics

I wish I could
The singer expresses their desire for something that may be out of their control.

Did you ever meet a man, who reached out for your hand, but you just turned your back.
The singer asks if the listener has ever rejected someone's attempt to connect with them.

Transparent people stop and stare you know that you are there, but you just turned your head.
The singer describes the feeling of being ignored by others despite being visible to them.

Now your brain will do the rest.
The singer suggests that the memory of the person's rejection will continue to affect them in the future.

They file it under 'past', to fast.
The singer laments how people quickly forget about the pain caused by others.

There must be someone who could show me how to end this endless fight.
The singer expresses their desire for guidance on how to move past the pain caused by others.

Why can't I decide what's to hide inside.
The singer questions why they cannot control what they choose to reveal or hide about themselves.

Did you ever meet a friend, who 'd love you till the end and finally put you down.
The singer asks if the listener has ever experienced the betrayal of someone they considered a close friend.

I tried everything to find.
The singer explains their efforts to understand their friend's actions.

What was really on her mind.
The singer wonders about the true motives behind their friend's betrayal.

But she just turned her head.
The singer expresses how their friend refused to provide an explanation or closure.

She said 'Nothing will remain, even friendship 's bitter pain, it fades.'
The singer reflects on their friend's callous words and how they dismiss the importance of their friendship.

There must be someone who could show me how to end this endless fight, I must step outside to burn this stupid pride...
The singer reiterates their desire for guidance and acknowledges that they need to overcome their own stubbornness to move past their pain.

I wish I could (I wish I could) believe in all the things you say, I know I should.
The singer expresses their longing to trust the words of someone they care about.

Maybe baby.
The singer expresses hope for a better future.

Baby see.
The singer calls for the listener to pay attention to their message.

Monastery is where you came from and mystery is still what you hang on.
The singer reflects on the listener's past and how they continue to hold onto unanswered questions.

Break way, you won't regret it fly away and you will forget 'cause time will heal wounds, believe me.
The singer encourages the listener to make a break from the past and trust that time will heal their wounds.

See how all the hand are joined in there's no need to be disappointed.
The singer points out the unity of people and encourages the listener to feel hopeful.

Time will heal the, time will heal the wounds.
The singer reiterates their belief that time will help the listener move past their pain.