I Wish You Were Here
D & M Lyrics


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Wish You Were Here
Downtown LA
This gas propane
One-shot, Blood stain
No fix, that’s it
No more, this year
No more, I’m near
Wish You Were Here
Bloody veins, flowing
Like I’m in the Pentagon
This pain growing
My goal is far beyond
This day, Today
Gone without you knowing
Lot of pain, Kurt Cobain
Must have seen you going
This too much, Too much heat yeah
No fix to this, I ain’t complete yeah
No more for this drip, No more yeah
Let's dance on the moonshine, on the moonshine
Wish You Were Here
Downtown LA
This gas propane
One-shot, Blood stain
No fix, that’s it
No more, this year
No more, I’m near
Wish You Were Here
Bloody veins, flowing
Like I’m in the Pentagon
This pain growing
My goal is far beyond
This day, Today
Gone without you knowing
Lot of pain, Kurt Cobain
Must have seen you going
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here
This check is floating, with no cap yeah
This dance is getting, all the M’s yeah
Out of love we falling, what’s the point, Yeah Yeah
Into love we wanting, that’s the point, Yeah Yeah
This stuff is too embarrassing
I know you a fake, and that’s a sin
These nights never seem to never last, Yeah
Deep inside I still Wish You Were Here
Still Wish You Were Here, Yeah
Think I'm going psycho
Think I'm going psycho
Think I'm going psycho, Demons in my head
Think I'm going psycho
Think I'm going psycho, Demons in my head
Think I'm going psycho
Think I'm going psycho
Think I'm going psycho
I just Wish You Were Here, with me, right now
I need you, beside me, Yeah, right now
I can come anytime, maybe tonight now
I just want to see my, my light right now
I do Wish You Were Here
Cause I miss ya
I will always be full of fear
Cause I know you leave yeah
Stuck in the head, I'm like can you leave please yeah
Too many thoughts, I don't wanna breath yeah
Cause you think I will just say so
By the time you realize, I'll be away so
Trust me, there won't be anyone you can face to
Maybe you can find another place too, another place too
Doing this shit like I’m mother fucking Rambo, Ah
That's a freestyle, I don’t wanna get it down yo, Uh
Cruising down the street with a fucking piece of cargo, Ah
If it is as you say, then you really are so
Uh, Yeah, cause this ain’t nothing more what people feel
People don’t want something fake, rather something real
One hug, one touch, maybe one kiss
Is this really how we want to live now yeah
Doing this shit like I’m mother fucking Rambo, Ah
That's a freestyle, I don’t wanna get it down yo, Uh
Cruising down the street with a fucking piece of cargo, Ah
If it is as you say, then you really are so
Uh, Never say, Never blame if you wanna get it, Ah
This track flooding in, yeah yeah I said it, Ah
Disagree with my words, yeah you’ll regret it, Ah
In a few years on the top, yeah I said it
Yeah I said it and I meant it
Every single word
Maybe one day, I’ll forget it
But if it leaves don’t hesitate and leave it




And that is the mind set, where I’m set in
Where I’m set in right now

Overall Meaning

The song "Wish You Were Here" by D & M is a poignant and emotional gut-wrenching song about loss, pain, and desperation. The lyrics describe the artist's struggles with addiction and mental health issues as they navigate life without someone they loved but who is now gone. The song is set in Downtown LA, and the artist expresses the feeling of being incomplete and the despair of knowing that they will never be able to fix or undo the hurt they caused themselves and others. The gas propane and one-shot blood stain are metaphors for the danger and intensity of their addiction, which creates a bloody and violent scene. The artist feels lost and alone as they contemplate their pain and self-destructive behavior, and they wish the person they lost was still here, as they believe that only that person could have saved them from themselves.


The lyrics also allude to the tragic death of legendary musician Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994. The artist acknowledges the pain and struggle Cobain went through before his untimely death and implies that they too are on the verge of falling apart. The lines "Lot of pain, Kurt Cobain, Must have seen you going" feel like a tribute to the musician and his legacy of pain and despair.


Overall, "Wish You Were Here" is an emotional and raw exploration of grief, addiction, and the pain of losing someone. The artist lays bare their struggles, and the powerlessness they feel in the grip of addiction and mental health issues. The song is a reminder of the importance of seeking help and being there for each other in times of need.


Line by Line Meaning

Wish You Were Here
The singer wishes the person they're addressing was with them.


Downtown LA
The singer is in downtown Los Angeles.


This gas propane
The singer may be referring to a gas explosion or something explosive.


One-shot, Blood stain
There has been a shooting with someone left bleeding.


No fix, that’s it
It's too late to fix the situation.


No more, this year
The singer is ready for the year to be over, likely due to negative experiences.


No more, I’m near
The singer is close to giving up or leaving.


Bloody veins, flowing
There is a lot of blood or violence occurring.


Like I’m in the Pentagon
The artist may be experiencing a feeling of chaos and disorder reminiscent of a warzone.


This pain growing
The artist is experiencing increasing pain, both emotionally and/or physically.


My goal is far beyond
The singer's aspirations extend beyond their current circumstances.


This day, Today
The events of the current day are weighing heavily on the artist's mind.


Gone without you knowing
Something important happened and the person being addressed is unaware.


Lot of pain, Kurt Cobain
Referencing Kurt Cobain's suicide, the singer is possibly alluding to their own feelings of depression and pain.


Must have seen you going
The person being addressed may have left or died, causing the singer emotional distress.


This too much, Too much heat yeah
The situation is overwhelming and causing the artist to feel extreme pressure or anxiety.


No fix to this, I ain’t complete yeah
There is no solution to fix what is causing the artist distress and they feel incomplete.


No more for this drip, No more yeah
The singer is finished with whatever is causing them physical or emotional pain.


Let's dance on the moonshine, on the moonshine
The singer wants to escape reality and enjoy a happy, carefree moment.


This check is floating, with no cap yeah
The artist's money is unlimited or they may be living recklessly with little regard for financial stability.


This dance is getting, all the M’s yeah
The artist is enjoying success or fame and it is bringing them financial gain.


Out of love we falling, what’s the point, Yeah Yeah
Love is causing emotional pain or heartbreak for the artist.


Into love we wanting, that’s the point, Yeah Yeah
Despite the pain, the singer still wants love and companionship.


This stuff is too embarrassing
The artist is feeling ashamed or humiliated by something.


I know you a fake, and that’s a sin
The singer is aware that someone has been pretending or lying to them, which may be causing them distress or disappointment.


These nights never seem to never last, Yeah
The singer feels like negative experiences always last longer than happy ones.


Deep inside I still Wish You Were Here
Despite everything, the singer still wishes the person being addressed was with them.


Think I'm going psycho
The artist is experiencing some form of mental breakdown or distress.


Demons in my head
The artist is haunted by negative thoughts or experiences that are causing them emotional pain.


I just Wish You Were Here, with me, right now
The singer desires the presence of the person being addressed in their current moment.


I need you, beside me, Yeah, right now
The singer feels like they require the support and presence of the person being addressed to get through their current situation.


I can come anytime, maybe tonight now
The artist is offering their support to the person being addressed and is ready to help them whenever they need it.


I just want to see my, my light right now
The artist is looking for comfort or positivity in their current situation.


Cause I miss ya
The artist is feeling the absence of the person they're addressing.


I will always be full of fear
The singer is experiencing anxiety or apprehension and it is not likely to go away.


Cause I know you leave yeah
The artist is anticipating or fearing the departure of the person being addressed.


Stuck in the head, I'm like can you leave please yeah
The singer is having persistent, negative thoughts and desires them to go away.


Too many thoughts, I don't wanna breath yeah
The singer is experiencing a heavy mental burden, perhaps causing them emotional distress.


Cause you think I will just say so
The singer is feeling misunderstood or misrepresented by someone else's thinking.


By the time you realize, I'll be away so
The artist may be planning to leave or indicated they are planning to leave soon.


Trust me, there won't be anyone you can face to
The artist could be suggesting that if they leave or if there is a conflict, the person they're addressing may not have anyone else to talk to or seek support from.


Maybe you can find another place too, another place too
The singer suggests that the person being addressed may be able to move on or find a better situation elsewhere.


Doing this shit like I’m mother fucking Rambo, Ah
The singer is being bold and confident in their actions, like the character Rambo.


That's a freestyle, I don’t wanna get it down yo, Uh
The artist is improvising their words and doesn't need to write things down.


Cruising down the street with a fucking piece of cargo, Ah
The artist may be indicating they are carrying something valuable or dangerous.


If it is as you say, then you really are so
The artist is acknowledging something someone else has said and may agree with them.


Never say, Never blame if you wanna get it, Ah
The singer is advising someone to take responsibility if they want to achieve something.


This track flooding in, yeah yeah I said it, Ah
The artist is proud of their music and confident it will be popular or well-received.


Disagree with my words, yeah you’ll regret it, Ah
The singer is telling someone else that they will regret disagreeing with them or being confrontational.


In a few years on the top, yeah I said it
The singer is confident they will be successful and on top of their industry in a few years.


Every single word
The singer means everything they say or write.


Maybe one day, I’ll forget it
The artist may be suggesting that they will eventually move on from a negative situation or memory.


But if it leaves don’t hesitate and leave it
The artist is advising someone to let go of a situation or relationship if it brings negativity or unhappiness.


And that is the mind set, where I’m set in
The singer has a particular outlook or attitude and they are content with it.




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Written by: Daniel Meitner

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