1) A 1990s power-pop band form… Read Full Bio ↴At least 4 bands have used this name:
1) A 1990s power-pop band formed by Vocalist Sheppard, guitarist Joey Sykes, drummer Billy Alemaghides, and bassist Pete Savad.
2) A 1980s Japanese hardcore punk/noisecore band in the vein of Confuse and Gasmask.
3) An alternative rock band formed in 2008 from Glasgow, Scotland heavily influenced by The Smiths.
4) A shoegaze/post-rock band from Columbia, MO similar to Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, with an electronic influence akin to The Album Leaf.
Wish
Coward Lyrics
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I wouldn't do it
Even if you've got nothing good to say
I wouldn't ruin it
I know I want nothing more to do
I can't imagine where I was
Before I was with you
Chorus:
I wish I could spend the day at home just reading
I wish me and you could be alone without screaming
I wish I could disconnect the phone when I'm sleeping
I wish I had a life to call my own
Oh, but I'm dreaming
Even if your grandpa passed away
I wouldn't do it
Even if you can't find the time to pray
God will look through it
I know I want nothing more to life
I can't imagine why I can't find it in me to cry
(chorus)
(solo)
(chorus)
I'm dreaming
The song "Wish" by Coward delves into the singer's desire for a peaceful life with his partner. The opening verse implies that the partner's father has abandoned her, and no matter how much negativity she may bring into their relationship, the singer would never consider walking away. He recognizes the importance of his partner in his life and how lost he would be without her.
The chorus reveals the singer's innermost desires for a life that is not necessarily complicated. He wishes for a day spent at home, without any distractions, just reading. He desires a relationship with his partner that is not tension-filled and comes with screaming. He wishes he could disconnect from the world for a while, and he wishes for a life he can call his own. The guitar solo serves to punctuate the singer's thought processes.
Line by Line Meaning
Even if your old man ran away
I wouldn't abandon you even if your father did
Even if you've got nothing good to say
I won't let your negativity ruin our relationship
I know I want nothing more to do
I don't want to do anything else except be with you
I can't imagine where I was
I didn't know where I belonged before I met you
Before I was with you
I didn't have a sense of purpose before I met you
I wish I could spend the day at home just reading
I want some quiet time for myself without interruptions
I wish me and you could be alone without screaming
I want us to have a peaceful time together
I wish I could disconnect the phone when I'm sleeping
I want to be able to sleep without any disturbances
I wish I had a life to call my own
I want to have a sense of individuality and identity
Oh, but I'm dreaming
These wishes are just fantasies; they don't reflect reality
Even if your grandpa passed away
I won't abandon you even if your grandfather died
Even if you can't find the time to pray
Your lack of faith won't affect our relationship
God will look through it
God will understand and forgive you
I know I want nothing more to life
I don't want anything else in life except you
I can't imagine why I can't find it in me to cry
I'm so happy and content that I can't even cry
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trent Reznor
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@mariatheocampo307
Underrated song 💙
@owenmason
this album was on repeat for me for so long when i first found it back in the late 90's. so good.
@ryannormangonzalez2844
awesome 90's alternative man
@kasperhakim
Even if your grandpa passed away.... 😅