Wish You Were Here
Avril Lavigne Lyrics


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I can be tough
I can be strong
But with you, it's not like that at all

There's a girl
That gives a shit
Behind this wall
You've just walked through it

And I remember, all those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

I love the way you are
It's who I am, don't have to try hard
We always say, say it like it is
And the truth is that I really miss

All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, oh, oh

No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you to know
That I never wanna let go
(Let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go)

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here (I wish you were)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you




Near, near, near
I wish you were here

Overall Meaning

In Avril Lavigne's song Wish You Were Here, the lyrics express desire for the presence of a loved one. The singer admits to being tough and strong, but confesses that with this person around, she doesn't have to be. The first verse speaks of a girl who cares but is hidden behind a wall, and the person listening just walked through it. This can be interpreted as the listener breaking down the singer's emotional barriers and allowing her to feel vulnerable.


The chorus repeats the sentiment of wishing that this person was present. The pre-chorus reminisces on the "crazy things" that were done together and how they were just "going with it," emphasizing the carefree and impulsive nature of their relationship. The second verse describes the love and acceptance between the two individuals and how they always "say it like it is," but ultimately, it's the other person's absence that is felt the strongest.


The bridge repeats the desire to hold on and expresses the fear of letting go. The song ends with the repeated chorus, emphasizing the longing for the person's presence.


Overall, the lyrics of the song portray a sense of someone who is missing an important presence in their life and the desire for that person to return.


Line by Line Meaning

I can be tough
I have a strong persona and am capable of handling difficult situations.


I can be strong
I possess inner strength and can face any challenge.


But with you, it's not like that at all
When I am with you, I can be vulnerable and let go of my tough exterior.


There's a girl That gives a shit Behind this wall You've just walked through it
There is a caring and compassionate person behind my strong personality. And you have been able to break through my walls and see this side of me.


And I remember, all those crazy things you said You left them running through my head
The things you said to me have stayed with me and have been constantly on my mind.


You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here
Although you are always on my mind and present in my life in some way, I wish you were physically with me right now.


All those crazy things we did Didn't think about it, just went with it You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here
I miss the spontaneous and crazy moments we shared together. Even though you are still a part of my life, I still wish you were physically here with me.


Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Here, here, here I wish you were here
I am expressing my longing for you to be with me, using strong and emphatic language.


Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Near, near, near I wish you were here
Again, I am expressing a strong desire for you to be physically close to me.


I love the way you are It's who I am, don't have to try hard
I appreciate and love you for being yourself, and being around you allows me to be myself without trying too hard.


We always say, say it like it is And the truth is that I really miss
We are both straightforward and honest with each other. The truth is that I miss you deeply.


No, I don't wanna let go I just wanna let you know That I never wanna let go (Let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go)
I don't want to lose you or let go of our connection. I want to make it clear that I will hold onto our relationship as long as I can.


Damn, damn, damn What I'd do to have you Here, here, here I wish you were here (I wish you were)
Once again, I express my deep and strong desire for you to be physically present with me.


Near, near, near I wish you were here
I long for you to be near me, where I can see you, touch you, and be with you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Avril Ramona Lavigne, Martin Karl Sandberg, Johan Karl Schuster

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nezafiys

I can be tough
I can be strong
But with you, it's not like that at all
There's a girl
That gives a shit
Behind this wall
You've just walked through it
And I remember, all those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn,
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here
I love the way you are
It's who I am, don't have to try hard
We always say, say it like it is
And the truth is that I really miss
All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here
No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, oh, oh
No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you to know
That I never wanna let go
(let go let go let go let go let go let go let go)
Damn, damn, damn,
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here (i wish you were)
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn,
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

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@riddareokami

Lyrics:
I can be tough I can be strong
But with you it's not like that at all
There's a girl that gives a shit
Behind this wall you just walk through it

And I remember all those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you here here here
I wish you were here
Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you near near near
I wish you were here

I love the way you are
It's who I am don't have to try hard
We always say, say it like it is
And the truth is that I really miss

All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you here here here
I wish you were here
Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you near near near
I wish you were here

No I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go let go oh oh
No I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go let go let go let go let go let go let go let go let go let go let go let go

Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you here here here
I wish you were here
Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you near near near
I wish you were here
Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you here here here
I wish you were here
Damn damn damn
What I'd do to have you near near near
I wish you were here



@catislifeee

Lyrics

I can be tough
I can be strong
But with you
It's not like that at all
There's a girl
That gives a shit
Behind this wall
You just walk through it

And I remember all those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it, just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

I love
The way you are
It's who I am
Don't have to try hard
We always say
Say it like it is
And the truth
Is that I really miss

All those crazy things you said (things you said)
You left them running through my head (through my head)
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did (things we did)
Didn't think about it, just went with it (went with it)
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go

(Let go, oh, oh)

No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go

(Let go let go let go let go let go let go let go)

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here
I wish you were here (I wish you were here)
Damn, damn, damn
(What I'd do, what I'd do, what I'd do)
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn (Damn)
What I'd do to have you
Here, here, here (Here)
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you
Near, near, near
I wish you were here



@robbierivera9742

My Favorite Songs of Avril

1 Wish you were Here
2 Give You What You Like
3 * When Your Gone*
4 Complicated
5 Sk8er Boi
6 Goodbye
7. My Happy Ending
8. Don't tell me
9. The Best Danm Thing
10. Sippin on sunshine



@corbenheaton4846

Robbie Rivera mine are 1.heres to never growing up
2. smile
3. Hello kitty
4. hot
5.girlfriend
6.sk8terboi
7. what the hell
8. let me go
9.wish you were here
10. when you're gone
11. remix of girlfriend
12. mobile
13. the best damn thing



@lucasmeneses182

Wish You Were Here - Avril Ramona Lavigne

I can be tough, I can be strong
But with you it's not like that at all
There's a girl that gives a shit
Behind this wall, you just walk through it

And I remember all those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you near, near, near
I wish you were here

I love the way you are
It's who I am, don't have to try hard
We always say, say it like it is
And the truth is that a really miss

All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you near, near, near
I wish you were here

No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never want to let go
Let go o o

No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never want to let go
Let go...

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you near, near, near
I wish you were here

Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you here, here, here
I wish you were here
Damn, damn, damn
What I'd do to have you near, near, near
I wish you were here



All comments from YouTube:

@bryanrivera1883

Anyone here crying to this masterpiece from Avril Lavigne? I never stopped listening to this, it brings back so much memories from my past.

@alexia4655

And every August ❤️

@kellysanchez5520

August 💕

@KK-sr1dw

Im here

@sunshineshine6655

Here

@blabblahblah2283

Did she wrote this song for anyone?

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@zohminga_hrahsel

Still hits hard in 2024 and always will for many more years

@MinYoonGi-on2dx

@christahutcherson2903

So true 🖤
I love Avril

@SweetGirl-gt7zx

❤❤

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