Wish You Were Here
Eddie Fisher (Vocal) Lyrics
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As blue as they used to when you were near - wish you were here
And the mornings don't seem as new
Brand-new as they did with you
Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here
Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year - wish you were here
And why did the birds change their song this year - wish you were here
They've stolen the joy from the night
Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here
Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year - wish you were here
Why did the birds change their song this year - wish you were here
They're not shining the stars as bright
They've stolen the joy from the night
Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here
The lyrics of "Wish You Were Here" by Eddie Fisher express a deep longing for someone who is no longer present. The song describes how everything around the singer has lost its beauty and wonder since their loved one departed. The skies are no longer as blue as they used to be, the mornings are not as magical, and the leaves are painted wrong. The birds have even lost their song, and the stars shine less brilliantly. The singer wishes that their loved one could be there with them to experience the world's beauty and restore its magic.
The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss, highlighting how the world can seem dull and lifeless without someone dear. This longing is palpable in the repeated chorus of "wish you were here," which emphasizes the absence of the loved one. The song's melody is soft and melancholic, reflecting the singer's emotions and emphasizing the sense of longing that pervades the lyrics.
Overall, "Wish You Were Here" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the feeling of missing someone deeply. The lyrics reflect on the beauty of the world, which can fade in the absence of someone important, and express a longing for their return.
Line by Line Meaning
They're not making the skies as blue this year
The color of the sky is not as vibrant as it used to be when you were still around
As blue as they used to when you were near
The sky used to be as bright as the memories of the times we had together
And the mornings don't seem as new
Each day doesn't bring the same sense of rejuvenation without you here
Brand-new as they did with you
You brought a special energy to the beginning of each day
Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year
The changing of the seasons doesn't feel quite right without you here to experience it with me
And why did the birds change their song this year
The familiar sounds of nature have been disrupted and it makes me wonder what else has changed since you've been gone
They're not shining the stars as bright
Even the beauty of the night sky has been diminished since you left
They've stolen the joy from the night
The nighttime doesn't hold the same joy and comfort it used to without you beside me
Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here
I miss you more than words can express and wish you were here to experience all these changes with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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@TaraGeneric
I know that no one will believe me, but it wasn't Harold Rome that wrote this song, it was my grandmother, who was sixteen at the time. She wrote it for an RCA contest in the back of a magazine, and mailed it in, and never heard back, until she heard it on the radio. It was written for her beau, who was away in England, whom she eventually married. I am glad to see so many people have loved this song for so many years!
@daphneanson9587
She should sue for the very considerable royalties, or her family. Highway robbery.
@youretoopolitical8611
Thank you for that comment. My father loved that song, even more so after my mother passed away. He would sing to it and cry when it was on. When he was passing away in the nursing home, unconscious, he would almost wake up just a bit when we played this specific song...
God bless your grandmother. She is up there playing this song for my dad.
@georgeparowski1420
I love happy endings!
@suzanneandrews2942
My mum, loves Eddie, always played in our home, I had such a great musical introduction in life, Eddie, Nat King Cole, Doris Day and oh so many more...❤
@edwardwilson3968
I play this song each night since I lost my wife a short while ago, it fills my heart and brings her back to me. RIP dearest Irene X❤️
@dancelli714
Eddie told me he wasn't a big fan of the song because it was repetitious . I told him I made an exception because of the (Harold Rome) sad lyrics, and the bonus is Hugo Winterhalters Celli & Violins to top it all off. He did a remake but it can't beat this original. I usually play this one twice and sometimes a third time. on Facebook go to WISH YOU WERE HERE Eddie Fisher fan club site for more Eddie music. I knew him fairly well. (He live in our building) We were movie, music, boxing and fan's of men's fashion. I was old enough to talk about singers from the 40's on up. He sang at some of our Condo Christmas parties (2 of them) Those were the Good Old Day's.
@64098
Clearly the best male singer of the 1950s, thanks Eddie!
@Alexander-tj2dn
That was Sinatra and Elvis.
@dianekennedy7086
A person may not approve of Eddie's life choices, but I'll never criticize him for his talent as a singer. My God, like Frank Sinatra he was a dynamite entertainer. I just wish Eddie had not gotten tangled up with Elizabeth Taylor. That relationship permanently damaged a very lucrative career. But Eddie's talent is very much appreciated at MY house. RIP, Eddie.