I Wish
Carl And Mike Lyrics
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I know from the way she looked at me
Her eyes said it all
Long days and nights, we spent
Until she dropped the bomb on me
When she said that she
Was unhappily married with children
Even though I love her so
She got love from me
But she still belongs to someone else
It hurts so bad, for sure
Because she wants to be with me
But she cannot be with me
She chose to stay, at home
So they could be a family
For the children
But what about me?
And I wish I never met her at all
Even though I love her so
She got love from me
But she still belongs to someone else
Maybe in another life
Things could be the way we both desired
It's a catch-22 (catch-22)
Either way it went
Someone had to lose
And I wish I never met her at all
Even though I love her so
She got love from me
But she still belongs to someone else, ooh
And I wish I never met her at all
Even though I love her so
She got love from me, ooh
But she still belongs to someone else
I wish I wish I never met her at all, ooh
I wouldn't hurt so much inside
In "I Wish" by Carl and Mike, the singer talks about falling in love with someone who is unhappily married with children. Despite knowing that this woman belongs to someone else, the singer finds it hard to stay away from her. The lyrics express the pain and turmoil of being in a complicated situation that cannot be easily resolved.
The singer laments that he wishes he had never met her. This statement shows that the singer is fully aware of the emotional consequences of their relationship. However, he cannot help but love her, despite knowing the pain it might cause him. The singer is also conflicted because he wants to be with this woman, but he knows that she has to choose her family and children.
The song ends with the singer acknowledging that he will always love her, but that he wishes things were different. The lyrics reveal the complicated nature of love and the emotional entanglements that come with it. It’s a heartbreaking tale of love, sacrifice, and unfulfilled desires.
Line by Line Meaning
It was love at first sight
Instantly smitten, a strong connection at the first glance
I know from the way she looked at me
Her eyes showed her feelings for me
Her eyes said it all
Her eyes revealed her emotions
Long days and nights, we spent
Lots of time together, day and night
Until she dropped the bomb on me
She revealed something upsetting to me
When she said that she
When she let me know that she
Was unhappily married with children
She was already in an unhappy marriage and had kids
And I wish I never met her at all
I regret ever meeting her
Even though I love her so
Despite the love I feel for her
She got love from me
I gave her my love
But she still belongs to someone else
She is still committed to her spouse
It hurts so bad, for sure
It's very painful
Because she wants to be with me
She desires to be with me
But she cannot be with me
But she is unable to be with me
She chose to stay, at home
She decided to remain in her current situation
So they could be a family
To keep her family together
For the children
For the sake of the kids
But what about me?
But what about my feelings?
Maybe in another life
Perhaps in a different existence
Things could be the way we both desired
We could have what we wanted
It's a catch-22 (catch-22)
A complicated situation with no good outcome
Either way it went
Whichever way it happened
Someone had to lose
One of us would have to be the loser
I wish I wish I never met her at all, ooh
Repeated regret for meeting her
I wouldn't hurt so much inside
If I never met her, I wouldn't feel this emotional pain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Flowers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kareemabdulwahhab6919
This brother Carl Thomas actually got on a record and say
She chose to stay at home so they can be a family….for the children.
THEN HAD THE NERVE TO SAY
BUT WHAT ABOUT ME?!?!
😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂
@d2dar459
"But what about me?"
I always loved that line from a songwriting perspective. It's the height of selfishness but it's honest and raw. 💯🔥
@bravey456
Selfish as hell lol
For the children
But what about me? 😂
@d2dar459
@@bravey456
Looool. Shit man, it looks even worse in print. Especially when u add "For the children" 🤦🏽♂️😂
@joyjewel748
@@d2dar459 The Shade Room just did a post on this, so now a bunch of people are about to be in here clowning the lyrics 😭 All those beautiful runs definitely had me hypnotized when I was young, because the absurdity of this line went right over my head 🤣
@MindOnBusiness975
Carl said cuf them kids😂
@d2dar459
@@MindOnBusiness975
Loool, basically. Like he said "For the children" with an eye roll. 😂
@Papi.Pharaoh
Man this song hits so different when you’re finally old enough to understand the meaning behind the song and went through something similar.
@Mrenterprize
That’s exactly why i can’t to come watch it😅
@misssincere5762
Like, damn how many of ya’ll in love with married women ?! 😭😭😭😭😭
@umb2692
Right lol