Wish You Were Here
Bobby Bazini Lyrics
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to feel the wind blow
You’d say the sun can heal
A broken soul
I wish you were here
to see me grow
But our fates are sealed
That I know
I wish dreams could wait
For they don’t feel real
When you are away
I wish you were here
To show me the way
When I can’t see clear
When I get astray
I wish you were here
‘Cause I’m feeling low
The sun can’t heal
My broken soul
I wish you were here
When my wings unfold
But our fates are sealed
You taught me so
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
(Repeated)
The lyrics of Bobby Bazini's song "Wish You Were Here" express the singer's longing for someone who is no longer present in his life. The opening lines, "I wish you were here to feel the wind blow," set the tone for the song, with the singer expressing a deep sense of emptiness and longing for the presence of a loved one. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed would have had a healing effect on the singer, as they could see the positive elements in nature and in life.
This person's absence has affected the singer's ability to see clearly and to find his way when he gets lost. He wishes that this person was present to guide him and to help him through the difficult times. The repeated phrase, "I wish you were here," emphasizes the singer's unrelenting desire for the presence of the person he's singing to, as if repeating the phrase will somehow make them appear.
The song suggests that despite the fact that the singer and his loved one are no longer together, he still feels a strong emotional connection to them. The lyrics express a deep sense of sadness and regret for the time they shared together and a profound wish for their return. The deeply personal and heartfelt nature of the lyrics makes "Wish You Were Here" an emotionally powerful and evocative song that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced a longing for someone they've lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you were here
The singer deeply misses a person who is no longer present with them
to feel the wind blow
The singer wishes their loved one could physically feel and experience the sensations of nature around them
You’d say the sun can heal
The singer believes that the person they miss would offer them comfort through hard times, and maintain that things can get better with time
A broken soul
The singer feels lost and hurt because of something that has happened
to see me grow
The singer wishes for their loved one to witness their own personal growth and achievements
But our fates are sealed
The singer knows that they cannot change what has happened, and that certain things are beyond their control
That I know
The singer is aware that some things cannot be changed, no matter how much they want them to be different
I wish dreams could wait
The singer wishes that their dreams and aspirations could be put on hold until their loved one can be present to witness them
For they don’t feel real
Without their loved one to share these experiences with, they do not feel as meaningful or fulfilling
When you are away
The singer feels that without their loved one, everything around them loses its significance
To show me the way
The singer wishes for their loved one to guide them when they feel lost or unsure
When I can’t see clear
The singer feels lost and uncertain about their future without their loved one to help them navigate through their challenges
When I get astray
The singer worries about losing their way and making mistakes without their loved one to guide them
‘Cause I’m feeling low
The singer is experiencing sadness and loneliness because of their loved one's absence
The sun can’t heal
The singer doesn't believe time will heal their wounds without their loved one's presence
My broken soul
The singer is feeling lost and hurt because of something that has happened
When my wings unfold
The singer wishes for their loved one to witness and share their moments of success
You taught me so
The singer has learned a lot from their loved one and wishes to continue learning from them
I wish you were here
The singer deeply misses a person who is no longer present with them
I wish you were here
The singer deeply misses a person who is no longer present with them
I wish you were here
The singer deeply misses a person who is no longer present with them
I wish you were here
The singer deeply misses a person who is no longer present with them
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.