I Wish
Carl Thomas (feat. LL Cool J) 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
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
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
I wish I wish I never met her at all
I wouldn't hurt so much inside
Oh I wouldn't feel this pain
If I never met her at all, at all, at all
Wish I never, wish I never
The lyrics of Carl Thomas's song "I Wish" cover the topic of falling in love with someone who is already committed to someone else. The song tells the story of a man who falls in love at first sight with a woman who reciprocates his feelings, but later reveals that she is unhappily married with children. The chorus of the song expresses the man's regret for ever meeting her because even though he loves her, she still belongs to someone else.
The pain and confusion that come with falling in love with a married person are expressed through the verses of the song. The man is torn between his feelings for her and the reality of the situation. He explains that even though she wants to be with him, she chooses to stay with her family for the sake of their children. The singer feels like he has lost in the situation since he cannot be with the person he loves.
The song's theme is a relatable one, as many people have experienced the heartbreak of being in love with someone who is already committed to someone else. The lyrics are emotional, and the delivery by Carl Thomas, Prodigy and Shyne is soulful.
Line by Line Meaning
It was love at first sight
Their attraction was immediate upon meeting.
I know from the way she looked at me
Her gaze conveyed her emotions.
Her eyes said it all
Her eyes spoke volumes.
Long days and nights, we spent
They were together for extended periods.
Until she dropped the bomb on me
She revealed unexpected news.
When she said that she
She confided in him.
Was unhappily married with children
She was in a bad marriage with offspring.
And I wish I never met her at all
He regrets ever encountering her.
Even though I love her so
Despite his feelings, the outcome pains him.
She got love from me
He gave her affection.
But she still belongs to someone else
She is committed to another person.
It hurts so bad, for sure
His heartache is intense.
Because she wants to be with me
She desires to be with him.
But she cannot be with me
Their relationship is not possible.
She chose to stay, at home
She opted to remain in her unhappy marriage.
So they could be a family
For the sake of their children.
But what about me?
He feels neglected.
Maybe in another life
In an alternate existence.
Things could be the way we both desired
Their wishes may come true.
It's a catch-22
Their situation has no ideal solution.
Either way it went
Regardless of the choice made.
Someone had to lose
There will be a loser.
I wish I wish I never met her at all
He deeply wishes their paths never crossed.
I wouldn't hurt so much inside
He wouldn't be in such emotional pain.
Oh I wouldn't feel this pain
The agony is unbearable.
If I never met her at all, at all, at all
If their connection never happened.
Lyrics © 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