Wishing It Was
Eagle‐Eye Cherry Lyrics
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Good time can put me in fear
I always feel safe when things are bad
So I cannot let you come near
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
Now you have come and bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
This feeling won't last cause I cannot survive
I tell you I've been here before
When movin' so fast, it's a matter of time
One of us walks out that door
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
Now you come and you bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Give this some thought, I'm sure you will know
This is the way it must be
Emotions will rise, emotions will flow
You bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, oh, wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, yes, I'm wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, yes, I'm wishing it was
Yes, I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh, I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Ah, wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh, I'm wishing it was, yes I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
The lyrics of the song 'Wishing It Was' by Eagle-Eye Cherry reveal a complicated relationship between the singer and their lover. The singer is yearning for a fantasy life, one that is full of surprise and excitement, but their real life falls short of this ideal. The singer is comfortable in their misery, but the arrival of their lover changes everything. The lover brings happiness, which the singer believes will lead to their demise. They fear that the relationship will cause them to lose their sense of self, and they will no longer be able to thrive on the 'dark side' of life. The singer expresses their inner conflict beautifully, acknowledging that pain never makes them cry, but happiness does.
The lyrics are an emotional exploration of the fear of emotional vulnerability and opening up to love. The singer is cautious, as they have been hurt in the past, and they do not want to be hurt again. They recognize that they have a fear of happiness, and they are not ready to let go of their coping mechanism, which is the dark side of life. They are not ready to accept the light that their lover wants to bring into their life. The song is an honest exploration of the singer's inner struggles, and it shows that it is not easy to give up one's fear of happiness and the comfort of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Beauty and grace is what touches me most
I am moved by things that are beautiful and graceful.
Good time can put me in fear
I am afraid when things are going well.
I always feel safe when things are bad
I feel secure when things are difficult or negative.
So I cannot let you come near
I'm afraid to be close to you because you might make me feel good.
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I enjoy the negative aspect of life.
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
I feel energized when I'm faced with mortality.
Now you have come and bring out the tears in me
Your presence makes me emotional.
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
I'm more likely to cry when I'm happy than when I'm in pain.
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
It's odd to see how quickly life passes by.
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
I wish life was more like a dream world where everything is exciting.
Where every day surprises me, yeah
I wish each day was full of unexpected events.
This feeling won't last cause I cannot survive
I won't be able to handle this emotional state for long.
I tell you I've been here before
I've experienced this before.
When movin' so fast, it's a matter of time
When things are going quickly, something has to give.
One of us walks out that door
One of us will leave.
Give this some thought, I'm sure you will know
Think about what I'm saying and you'll understand.
This is the way it must be
This is how things have to be.
Emotions will rise, emotions will flow
We'll both have strong emotions.
You bring out the tears in me
You make me emotional.
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
I want life to be more exciting and unpredictable.
Where every day surprises me, yeah
I want each day to be full of unexpected events.
Wishing it was
I wish things were different.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
I keep wishing for something different.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
I keep wishing for something different.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, oh, wishing it was
I really want things to be different.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, yes, I'm wishing it was
I'm still wishing things were different.
Yes, I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm still longing for change.
Oh, I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I still really wish things were different.
Ah, wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I keep wishing.
Oh, I'm wishing it was, yes I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm still wishing things were different.
Wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I want things to be different.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
I still wish things were different.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EAGLE-EYE CHERRY, JOHN KING, MICHAEL SIMPSON, MARK NISHITA
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"Wishing It Was"
(feat. Eagle Eye Cherry)
Beauty and grace is what touches me most
Good time can put me in fear
Always feel safe when things are bad
So I cannot let you come near
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
Now you have come and bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry, but happiness does
It's so strange to watch my life go by
Wishing it was
Wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where everyone surprises me
Wishing it was
This feeling won't last cause I cannot survive
I tell you I've been here before
When it's moving this fast
It's a matter of time
One of us walks out that door
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
Now you come and you bring out the tears in me
Give this some thought
And I'm sure you will know
This is the way it must be
Emotions will rise, emotions will flow
You bring out the tears in me
It's so strange to watch your life walk and where everyday
I've been burning the candle at both ends
And lied the truth I can't pretend
This is why I will not stay baby
Just like that I'm on my way. because no one seems to like to post lyrics in the edit.
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Love this song so much. It brings me lot of nostalgia. My Mom loved Santana and just two months before she died on 1/28/2015, she told me about how much she liked this song and the meaning behind it captured her. She would always listen to it in the car and two months after, she dies. Now I totally understand why she focused on this song towards the end. I am forever marked by this song. 🖤
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So it's an amazing song that reminds you of an amazing person 💖 (p.s. Sorry for your loss)
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What they leave behind helps us move forward
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Who's still jammin this in 2020?
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January 2021 and never gets old.
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Class
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