Wish You Were Here
Fisher And Friends 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 Fisher And Friends' song "Wish You Were Here" are a poignant reminder of how much a loved one's absence can affect the way we see and experience the world around us. The song speaks of a sense of loss and longing for someone who is no longer there. The opening lines describe how even nature seems to be less vibrant and alive, as if the color and brightness have been drained out of the world.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "wish you were here" three times, emphasizing the depth of the singer's desire for their loved one to return. The second verse presents a similar image of nature being distorted and out of sync. The leaves and birds, which once symbolized freshness and renewal, no longer seem to be in tune with each other, as if there is a missing piece to complete the harmony. The loss of brightness and joy in the stars and night sky also suggest a sense of darkness and emptiness that has tainted the world without the loved one's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
They're not making the skies as blue this year, wish you were here
I miss you so much that I notice even the subtle changes in the environment, and the skies aren't as vibrant as they used to be when you were here with me.
As blue as they used to when you were near, wish you were here
The skies were much more beautiful when you were here with me, and the memories of those days make me long for your presence again.
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
The mornings don't feel as fresh and exciting as they used to when you were here with me. I long for those times again and wish that you were here with me to experience them once more.
Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year, wish you were here
Even the painting of nature seems off this year, and it's as if the world is incomplete without you here with me. I miss you terribly and wish you were here.
And why did the birds change their song this year, wish you were here
The birds used to sing a beautiful melody, and everything felt in harmony. Now that you're gone, even the birds' songs have changed, and nothing feels the same without you here with me.
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 stars don't seem as bright without you here, and the night feels empty without your presence. I long for the joy you brought to my life and wish you were here to share it with me again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Rome
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