It began when Blyss's lead singer and songwriter, Jason Wade, was 15 years old. At his local church, Wade discovered a love for music and performing along with friends Sergio Andrade and Jon Palmer. There, Wade was introduced to producer Ron Aniello, who helped get the ball rolling for the young musicians. Blyss members Collin Hayden and Aaron Lord joined the band later on.
In 1999, Blyss released a demo album under the band name "Blyss" entitled Diff's Lucky Day. These limited release albums would later sell on online auctions for hundreds of dollars, following the band's name change to the name which would find commercial success, Lifehouse.
In their short time, Blyss performed mainly at local colleges and universities.
Not long after, Blyss signed off officially with DreamWorks Records, changing their name to "Lifehouse". Andrade and Wade were the only remaining founding members. Five of twelve tracks from Diff's Lucky Day would make their way onto Lifehouse's debut album, No Name Face, including the popular single Breathing.
In April 2004, Sergio Andrade left Lifehouse to pursue individual projects. Jason Wade is now the only remaining member of Lifehouse that was a part of the original band, Blyss. On occasion, Wade performed the Blyss track, Storm, at Lifehouse concerts. The song became popularized on the reality series "So You Think You Can Dance", and in June 2007, Blyss' Storm was re-mastered and re-released on Lifehouse's album, Who We Are.
Wish
Blyss Lyrics
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a better hiding place than on the ground
inside the image
of who they think you are
I wish the best of everything for you
I hope you know that honestly I do
how long can you run
just let me know
when you're tired of being alone
so you wait
all through the night until today
wait for the illusion of the perfect song
I wish the best of everything for you
hope you know that honestly I do
how long can you run
turn your back on everyone
just let me know
when you're tired of being alone
The lyrics to Blyss's song "Wish" speak to the idea of finding refuge in the image or facade that we present to others, rather than showing our true selves. The opening lines suggest that the singer has discovered a "better hiding place than on the ground", and that this hiding place is inside the image that others have of them. This is an interesting and relatable concept- we all have a certain persona that we present to the world, and it can be tempting to retreat into this persona when we feel vulnerable or unsure.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire for the person they are addressing to be happy, even if that means giving up their hiding place and showing their true selves. The repetition of the line "I wish the best of everything for you, I hope you know that honestly I do" highlights the sincerity of this desire. However, the singer acknowledges that showing your true self can be scary- the line "how long can you run, turn your back on everyone" suggests that it is easier to hide from the world than to be vulnerable and honest with others. Nonetheless, the singer is there to support the person they are addressing when they are ready to shed their facade- "just let me know when you're tired of being alone."
Overall, "Wish" is a beautiful and poignant song about the struggle to be honest with oneself and others, and the desire for those around us to be happy and fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
So you found a better hiding place than on the ground
You are avoiding the problems and pain of the world by creating a persona and living inside it.
inside the image of who they think you are
You have built an image of yourself based on the expectations and assumptions of others.
I wish the best of everything for you
I genuinely hope you find happiness, success, and fulfillment in your life.
I hope you know that honestly I do
I want to make sure you understand that my well-wishes for you are sincere and heartfelt.
how long can you run
You can only avoid your problems for so long before they catch up with you.
turn your back on everyone
You are isolating yourself and shutting out the people who care about you.
just let me know when you're tired of being alone
I am here for you, and I hope you reach out to me when you feel like you need someone to talk to.
so you wait
You are putting your life on hold, waiting for something to happen that may never come.
all through the night until today
You are staying up late, sacrificing sleep, and missing out on life in pursuit of a fantasy.
wait for the illusion of the perfect song
You are chasing after an unattainable ideal and hoping to find happiness in something that doesn't exist.
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.