Wishing It Was
Eagle-Eye Cherry; Santana Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 "Wishing It Was" revolve around the theme of emotions and the singer's tendency to seek darkness and pain. The lines "Beauty and grace is what touches me most, Good time can put me in fear" suggest that the singer is more comfortable with negative emotions and situations. They also fear that happiness may lead to disappointment. However, when the person they love comes close to them, they feel vulnerable and emotional, which brings tears to their eyes. The lyrics suggest a kind of paradox—the singer is afraid of happiness yet wants to live in a fantasy world where everyday life would surprise and excite them.
The lines "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" suggest that the singer is disillusioned with reality and yearns for a life that is more like a dream. They crave something extraordinary, something that would make their heart race and emotions surge. Yet, they realize that this kind of life is not sustainable, and emotions do not always lead to happiness. Ultimately, the singer understands that this is the way emotions work and accepts that they will continue to flow and rise.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wishing It Was" reflect the human desire to find meaning and happiness in a world that can be dark and unpredictable. The singer acknowledges their tendencies towards pain and darkness while recognizing that happiness is exhilarating but can also be fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
Beauty and grace is what touches me most
Physical beauty and elegance are the qualities that resonate with me the most
Good time can put me in fear
The prospect of happy times ahead scares me
I always feel safe when things are bad
I am more comfortable with negative situations because they are familiar and predictable to me
So I cannot let you come near
I refuse to get close to you, because true love and happiness are unfamiliar and therefore scary to me
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I often find myself drawn to negative situations, as they give me a sense of purpose and vitality
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
The sense of finality and closure that comes with death gives me a rush of excitement and energy
Now you have come and bring out the tears in me
Your presence has made me face my fears and my buried emotions, causing me to cry
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
Negative experiences, like pain, do not make me cry, but positive ones, like happiness, do, because they are unfamiliar to me
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
It is surreal and unsettling to watch life go by without being able to fully engage with it
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
I long for life to be different from what it is, a perfect fantasy where everything surprises me and is magical
Where every day surprises me, yeah
I want every day to bring something new and exciting, that I haven't experienced before
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Repetition of my desire to change my life
This feeling won't last cause I cannot survive
This feeling of wanting to change cannot last because it goes against my familiar patterns and mindset, and therefore threatens my survival
I tell you I've been here before
I have experienced this feeling of wanting change before, but it never lasts
When movin' so fast, it's a matter of time
When things are going too well and too fast, it is just a matter of time before everything falls apart and crashes down
One of us walks out that door
Either you or I will exit this relationship because I don't know how to handle happiness and love, and it scares me
Give this some thought, I'm sure you will know
Reflect on this and you will realize the truth
This is the way it must be
This is the natural and inevitable outcome of my mindset and behavior
Emotions will rise, emotions will flow
There will be ups and downs and an overflow of emotions, both positive and negative
You bring out the tears in me
Your presence and love make me confront my fears and buried emotions, causing me to cry
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Reiteration of my desire for a perfect, magical life
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Reiteration of my desire for excitement and novelty in life
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Repetition of my desire to change my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EAGLE-EYE CHERRY, JOHN KING, MICHAEL SIMPSON, MARK NISHITA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@benmelanson3946
Download "Wishing It Was" Ringtone
"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.
@barbaraanderson3514
The folk listening to Santana Supernatural are folk who recognize and appreciate music, not noise. Music unites us all.
@TheKamikazenaz
Music unites us all. And there's no need to let different tastes in music divide us.
@verostargiirl
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. 🖤
@fussymynx78
So it's an amazing song that reminds you of an amazing person 💖 (p.s. Sorry for your loss)
@kevindean5634
Rip Mommy Dearest ❤️🙏
@ryans3130
What they leave behind helps us move forward
@5deadfox980
Who's still jammin this in 2020?
@OlakunleFAYIGA
January 2021 and never gets old.
@pauldaly3952
Class
@jkpoynter
Try 2022 with roots son.