Wish You Were Here
Bermuda Acoustic Trio 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 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
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
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 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

The song "Wish You Were Here" by Bermuda Acoustic Trio is a heartfelt ode to missing someone. The opening lines set the tone for the song as the singer admits that they can be tough and strong, but with the person they're missing, they don't have to be because they understand them so well. The listener is given a glimpse into the singer's vulnerability as they let down their guard around this person. They describe the person as "A girl that gives a shit" and how they just walk right through the singer's wall - indicating that it's effortless to be around them.


The chorus is where the song's main theme is reiterated: "All those crazy things you said, you left them running through my head. You're always there, you're everywhere. Right now I wish you were here." This sentiment is repeated in the following verse with "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." The singer reminisces about the times spent with this person and how much they miss them. The "Damn! Damn! Damn!" refrain expresses the frustration and longing the singer feels for the person they miss.


Finally, the song ends with a declaration of the singer's desire to hold onto the memories they made with the person and the hope that one day they'll be together again. "No, I don't wanna let go, I just wanna let you know, that I never wanna let go. Let go oh oh Damn! Damn! Damn! What I'd do to have you here, here, here. Damn! Damn! Damn! What I'd do to have you near, near, near. (I wish you were here)"


Overall, "Wish You Were Here" by Bermuda Acoustic Trio is a poignant reminder that missing someone can be painful yet beautiful. The lyrics paint a picture of love, longing, and missed opportunities.


Line by Line Meaning

I can be tough, I can be strong
I usually have a tough and strong image but not with you


But with you, it's not like that at all
I am different with you


There's a girl that gives a shit
There's a girl who cares about me


Behind this wall you just walk through it
You can walk through my walls and reach me


All those crazy things you said
I remember all the crazy things you said


You left them running through my head
I can't stop thinking about them


You're always there, you're everywhere
You seem to be present everywhere, all the time


Right now I wish you were here
I wish you were here with me at this moment


All those crazy things we did
I remember all the crazy things we did


Didn't think about it, just went with it
We did not overthink, just enjoyed the moment


But right now I wish you were here
I wish you were here with me at this moment


Damn! Damn! Damn!
I am frustrated and sad


What I'd do to have you here, here, here
I wish you were here with me so badly


I love, the way you are
I love you for who you are


It's who I am, don't have to try hard
Loving you is natural, I do not have to force it


We always say, say it like it is
We are always honest with each other


And the truth, is that I really miss
The truth is, I miss you a lot


No, I don't wanna let go
I do not want to let go of you


I just wanna let you know
I just want to tell you


That I, never wanna let go
I never want to let go of you


Let go oh oh Damn! Damn! Damn!
I am frustrated and sad


What I'd do to have you here, here, here
I wish you were here with me so badly


Damn! Damn! Damn!
I am frustrated and sad


What I'd do to have you near, near, near
I wish you were near me so badly




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