I Wish I Was
Fairground Saints Lyrics
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Ain't Nothin' Funny 'bout me
I'm nothing special
But I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
Yeah, I wish I was
I wish I was
I'm going nowhere
Ain't tied to nobody
Not too excited
But I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
Yeah, I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
I gotta' find somebody who loves me for it
Who really gets my shit or they just ignore it
I gotta find somebody who loves me for it
Find somebody to love
No good at lovin'
Not much for words you see
I'm not that clever
But I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
Yeah, I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
I gotta' find somebody who loves me for it
Who really gets my shit or they just ignore it
I gotta find somebody who loves me for it
Find somebody who loves me for it
Find somebody who loves me
Cause I'm not half of who I wan't to be
I'm Not Good Lookin'
Ain't Nothin' Funny 'bout me
I'm nothing special
But I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
Yeah, I wish I was
I wish I was
I wish I was
Fairground Saints' song "I Wish I Was" is a poignant exploration of self-doubt and the longing for acceptance. The song's chorus epitomizes this theme through the repetition of the phrase "I wish I was," which serves as a powerful reminder of the singer's dissatisfaction with their own life. The opening two lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits that they are "not good looking" and there is "nothing funny" about them. They are not confident in themselves and do not believe that they have anything to offer.
This lack of self-esteem spills over into the rest of the song as well. The singer implies that they are going nowhere in life and are not tied to anyone. They are not excited about anything and are not particularly good at anything, either. The chorus again emphasizes the sense of yearning that the singer feels, as they repeatedly wish that they were something more than they are.
The song concludes with a hopeful message, however. The singer notes that they "gotta' find somebody who loves [them] for it," referring to their flaws and shortcomings. They want someone who truly understands them, even if other people might ignore or dismiss them. In the end, it is a desire for love and acceptance that drives the singer, and the song serves as a powerful reminder that we all have value, regardless of our outward appearance or perceived shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Not Good Lookin'
I don't consider myself physically attractive.
Ain't Nothin' Funny 'bout me
I'm not very humorous or witty.
I'm nothing special
I don't have any exceptional talents or abilities.
But I wish I was
I desire to be someone who is unique and remarkable.
I wish I was
I continue to have this strong desire to be different.
I wish I was
I hope to eventually turn my dream of being special into a reality.
Yeah, I wish I was
This desire is persistent and intense.
I'm going nowhere
I don't feel like I'm making progress in my personal or professional life.
Ain't tied to nobody
I don't have any strong relationships or attachments to others.
Not too excited
I'm not very enthusiastic or passionate about anything right now.
I gotta' find somebody who loves me for it
I need to find someone who will accept me for who I am, flaws and all.
Who really gets my shit or they just ignore it
This person needs to either understand and appreciate my quirks and shortcomings or be able to overlook them.
Find somebody to love
I'm searching for a genuine connection with someone who truly cares about me.
No good at lovin'
I don't have much experience or success with romantic relationships.
Not much for words you see
I'm not very talkative or expressive.
I'm not that clever
I don't consider myself particularly intelligent or witty.
Cause I'm not half of who I wan't to be
Overall, I feel like I'm falling short of my own expectations and goals for myself.
Writer(s): Matthew Wilder, Mason van Valin, Hannah Mullholland, Tamara Dunn, Elijah Edwards
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Barney Van Valin
Whoever you are, I've been meaning to tell you for some time now, this is a really beautiful slide show this song. Great job! Thanks for taking the time.
bvv
Kimberly Upton
Neato. ❤️🐦❤️🐦❤️
Barney Van Valin
There's a beautiful painting on here of a woman with her multicolored hair blown forward. I know that painting well. But the only other person I know of that knows about it is Evan Tambini. Is this yours Evan?
whydoesit matter
Have returned from a concert in Taupo New Zealand, and they played there yesterday, have only just heard of them...they were fantastic! Wish them nothing but the best
Barney Van Valin
Uncle LarryB
Got it. Watch their postings. If they're going out of state to perform they'll put up postings on their instagram or facebook. But if I hear they're going up to Iowa for a house concert I'll give you a heads up.
bvv
Uncle LarryB
ANY WHERE in IOWA and I will get to them!! We have a wonderful amphitheatre on the river as well as other venues, larger and smaller, here in Cedar Rapids!!!
Barney Van Valin
Uncle LarryB
Wow. Lady Antebellum comparison. That's big! So they are in the studio but they may hit the road for a 2 month tour with Kip Moore. They opened for him last month in Atlantic City and apparently he's a fan. So watch for a tour with him. Maybe they'll come to your town. :)
Barney
Uncle LarryB
That is so awesome! I was thinking when I first saw the name, "is this a relative or a devoted fan using a psuedo name?"..... You have every reason to be a proud papa! I feel these three are something special.... Last time I felt this way about an act coming out of the blue, that was Lady Antebellum - I have been keeping track of the Saints since I found them last year. Was hoping I would catch them on tour, but a new album is GREAT! Maybe next round? !!! I have been looking at some of the Vids from CMT music fest. that were just posted in July, and there were several new tunes I heard in that-
What can I say?
... excited!