In an interview with Acclaim, BENEE revealed that the song was written at the same time that standalone 2017 single, โTough Guyโ was penned.
"I know it doesnโt really sound sad, but it has this melancholic vibe to me because I wrote it about a long distance relationshipโฆ It was sad when we made it and it was mixed, mastered and ready to be released but we came back to it at the end of last year and I wanted to grunge it up a little bit so Josh went in and fucked up the bass a little which changed the direction and feel a bit."
โ BENEE, via THOMASBLEACH (August 2019)
Wishful Thinking
BENEE Lyrics
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Your name is echoing inside of my mind
Then I got to know you
Oh, false hopes rule
And then I opened
Right up to you
This stupid act, that things aren't badWe could never be like that
Live far away now, that's no joke
No way to reach you when I'm low
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now but that's wishful thinking
Hard to remember everything that you said
Won't let that pointless talk stay trapped in my head
Then I got to know you
Oh false hopes rule
Those days are gone now
You left too soon
This stupid act, that things aren't bad
We could never be like that
Live far away now, that's no joke
No way to reach you when I'm low
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now but that's wishful thinking
Makes sense to me right now
You were just straight scared
Afraid it might work out
Everything you said
Makes sense to me right now
You were just straight scared
Afraid it might work out
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now but that's wishful thinking
Everything you said (you said)
Makes sense to me right now (right now)
You were just straight scared (straight scared)
Afraid it might work out (work out)
Everything you said (you said)
Makes sense to me right now (right now)
You were just straight scared (straight scared)
Afraid it might work out
(Afraid it might work out)
In "Wishful Thinking," BENEE is expressing her feelings for someone who she can't be with anymore. At first, she didn't think about that person very often. However, after some time, their name started echoing in her mind. She then became closer to that person, but sadly, they left too soon. BENEE also admits that she frequently lies around daydreaming and wanting to be with that person when she knows it is just wishful thinking.
The song has a melancholic tone, with the lyrics indicating that BENEE is still dealing with the aftermath of her relationship with that person. BENEE repeats certain phrases in the song, such as "Lying around daydreaming, wanting you now but that's wishful thinking" and "You were just straight scared, afraid it might work out," to emphasize the heartbreak that she feels.
To summarize, "Wishful Thinking" is a sad and heartfelt song about a relationship that couldn't be, with BENEE wanting to be with that person, but knowing that it's just a fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
Not like I think about it night after night
I don't constantly dwell on it
You're name is echoing inside of my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
Then I got to know you, oh false hopes rule
I thought there was a chance for us, but it was just wishful thinking
And then I opened, right up to you
I let my guard down and let you in
This stupid act, that things aren't bad
Pretending everything is fine is foolish
We could never be like that
We can't pretend like nothing happened
Live far away now
We're separated by distance
That's no joke
It's a serious situation
No way to reach you when I'm low
I can't turn to you for comfort
Lying around day dreaming
I'm lost in thought
Wanting you now but that's wishful thinking
I desire you, but I know it's not realistic
Hard to remember everything that you said
I struggle to recall our conversations
Won't let that pointless talk stay trapped in my head
I won't let our meaningless conversations consume me
Those days are gone now, you left too soon
Our time together is over, and it ended abruptly
Everything you said, makes sense to me right now
I understand you better now
You were just straight scared, afraid it might work out
You were afraid of the possible outcome
Afraid it might work out
Fear prevented us from trying
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stella Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Not like I think about it night after night
Your name is echoing inside of my mind
Then I got to know you
Oh, false hopes rule
And then I opened
Right up to you
[Pre-Chorus]
This stupid act, that things aren't bad
We could never be like that
Live far away now, that's no joke
No way to reach you when I'm low
[Chorus]
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
[Verse 2]
I do remember everything that you said
Won't let that pointless talk stay trapped in my head
Then I got to know you
Oh, false hopes rule
Those days are gone now
You left too soon
[Pre-Chorus]
This stupid act, that things aren't bad
We could never be like that
Live far away now, that's no joke
No way to reach you when I'm low
[Chorus]
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
[Bridge]
Everything you said
Makes sense to me right now
You were just transparent
Afraid that'd I'd work out
Everything you said
Makes sense to me right now
You were just transparent
Afraid that'd I'd work out
[Chorus]
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
Lying around, daydreaming
Wanting you now, but that's wishful thinking
[Outro]
Everything you said (You said)
Makes sense to me right now (Right now)
You were just transparent
Afraid that'd I'd work out (Work out)
Everything you said (You said)
Makes sense to me right now
You were just transparent
Afraid that'd I'd work out
(Afraid that'd I'd work out)
@TheTouringBus
Canโt believe that Supalonely got insanely popular while AMAZING songs like Wishful Thinking and Find an Island are just chilling
@josephnguyen4701
supalonely is probably my least favourite one lol
@nobodyspecial4676
@@josephnguyen4701 agree
@screamur
I feel like Supalonley is the least BENEE song BENEE has made ๐
@rizkygerry9252
Agreeee
@justinnguyen3906
Yuppp wishful thinking and afterlife hit different that โsupalonelyโ..
@ainiserodio5150
When u go big donโt forget us
@ukaryotik
well shes massive in nz just won four awards lolz
@brunomcleod
@mikale van beek yeah only locals know that tho
@dessy2152
every time i listen to this i just get in such a good mood omfg