I Wish
Carl Thomas 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
The lyrics of Carl Thomas's song "I Wish" convey a story of a man who finds himself in love with a married woman who is unable to leave her marriage for the sake of her children. The song opens with Thomas expressing his certainty that he fell in love with this woman at first sight, and how their relationship developed into long days and nights spent together. However, he is crushed when she reveals that she is unhappily married with children, leaving him with feelings of heartbreak and resentment.
Despite the pain, Thomas can't help but admit his love for her, but is painfully aware that she belongs to someone else. He expresses his confusion and frustration towards the situation, as he is left wondering what future there could be for them. The chorus reiterates his wish that he never met her at all, as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that he has to let her go.
The lyrics end with Thomas acknowledging that, no matter how much it hurts, someone had to lose. He ponders the possibility of a different outcome in another life, but ultimately accepts the reality of the situation. The song is a poignant and raw portrayal of the complexities of love and the harsh reality of not being able to be with someone you deeply care for.
Line by Line Meaning
It was love at first sight
From the moment I met her, I fell in love with her.
I know from the way she looked at me
Her gaze toward me conveyed her feelings without even her saying it.
Her eyes said it all
Her eyes expressed her emotions and heart to me.
Long days and nights, we spent
We spent long days and nights getting to know each other.
Until she dropped the bomb on me
One day she shocked me with an unexpected revelation.
When she said that she
The minute she revealed to me the truth.
Was unhappily married with children
She was married and had children but not happy in her marriage.
And I wish I never met her at all
I regret that I ever met her.
Even though I love her so
Despite loving her so much, I still regret meeting her.
She got love from me
I loved her dearly.
But she still belongs to someone else
She is in a relationship with someone else, and I can't have her.
It hurts so bad, for sure
It is a significant source of pain for me.
Because she wants to be with me
She desires to be with me romantically.
But she cannot be with me
Despite her desire, she cannot be with me.
She chose to stay, at home
She chose to remain in her current relationship.
So they could be a family
To ensure stability for her children and family life.
But what about me?
What about my feelings and desires?
Maybe in another life
Maybe in another time or alternate reality.
Things could be the way we both desired
We could have the relationship we both wanted.
It's a catch-22 (catch-22)
It is a dilemma from which there seems to be no escape.
Either way it went
No matter how we tried to resolve the situation.
Someone had to lose
Someone was bound to suffer a loss or disappointment, no matter what.
I wish I wish I never met her at all, ooh
I regret meeting her strongly.
I wouldn't hurt so much inside
If I never met her, my inner pain would be spared.
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