I Wish
Gabrielle Lyrics
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Thinkin' 'bout how no one's ever hurt me like you did back then
It was fun to forget
Now I'm slippin' through the memories every bad night
Every last fight, trying to remind myself I don't regret
That you're outta my head
But it's late, I'm awake and I've broken my rule
I've gone and done the thing I said I wouldn't do
Well, I shouldn't have said it
'Cause I hadn't meant it
I wish I didn't press send
I'm never going back again
I only did it 'cause I'm overthinking, lonely, drunk at 3 a.m.
You should have left it on read
I really meant what I said
When I was sober and I told you I was happy that it came to an end
Oh, I wish I didn't press send
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I wish I didn't press send
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Now I'm sitting in my old room in the same way that we used to
Thinking 'bout the day you left for the last time
You never said goodbye
But now it's late, I'm awake and I've broken my rule (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I swear it was the drink that had me messaging you (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I've gone and done the thing I said I wouldn't do (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, I shouldn't have said it
'Cause I hadn't meant it
I wish I didn't press send
I'm never going back again
I only did it 'cause I'm overthinking, lonely, drunk at 3 a.m.
You should have left it on read
I really meant what I said
When I was sober and I told you I was happy that it came to an end
Oh, I wish I didn't press send
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) I wish I didn't press send
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) I wish I didn't, wish I didn't, I
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) I wish I didn't, wish I didn't, I
I wish I didn't, wish I didn't, I
I-I-I-I (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I wish I didn't press send
We're never going back again
I only did it 'cause I'm overthinking, lonely, drunk at 3 a.m.
The lyrics to Gabrielle's song I Wish speaks about the feelings of yearning for someone who is not available or with the singer. The song has a theme of admiration and unrequited love or lust. The opening line suggests that the subject of the song has a captivating effect on the singer, as the person has the ability to knock them off their feet. The second verse shows the singer pining for the attention of the subject, to the point of watching them when they are not aware, even if it is deemed as impolite.
The chorus of the song drives home the desire and longing for the subject, wishing they were here or near, holding and spending time with the singer. The last line of the song, "Wish you were mine," portrays a sense of sadness and frustration with the unavailability of the subject. Overall, the lyrics convey the emotions of yearning and longing for someone who is not accessible, a relatable feeling that many individuals can understand.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what you do to me
You have an impact on me that you're not aware of
Sometimes I find, You knock me off my feet
You have moments of vulnerability because of your feelings for them
Sometimes I wish, That we could be alone
You want to be alone with them to express your feelings
Oh how I wish to me, That you belonged
You yearn for them to be with you
I often watch you, When you're least aware
You take secret glimpses of them when you can
Even though I know, It's really rude to stare
You're aware of your impoliteness, but can't help yourself
Sometimes I find, I just can't help myself ohhh
At times, you're powerless over your attraction to them
'Cos I want you, want nobody else
You only want to be with them, and no one else
My heart skips a beat, Whenever you are near
You're enamored with them whenever they're around
And I just don't know, What I'm gonna do
You're unsure of how to act upon your feelings
Oh how I wish (2x), That you were here
You want them to be with you right now
Holding me tight, Spending some time, Wish you were mine
You desire to spend quality time with them and have a romantic relationship
My thoughts revealed, I'm showing all the signs
You're starting to show signs of your true feelings for them
When we're face to face, I can't look in your eyes
You're too shy to look them in the eye when you're near them
Ur mine, ur mine, give me sometime, Wish you were mine.....
You're hoping that they'll become yours if you're given a chance
Repeat Chorus.....
Reiteration of the desire for them to be with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gabrielle Ann Aplin, Nicholas William Atkinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@heliaalves9062
You don't know what you do to me
Sometimes I find
You knock me off my feet
Sometimes I wish
That we could be alone
Oh how I wish to me
That you belonged
I often watch you
When you're least aware
Even though I know
It's really rude to stare
Sometimes I find
I just can't help myself ohhh
'Cos I want you
Want nobody else
My heart skips a beat
Whenever you are near
And I just don't know
What I'm gonna do
Oh how I wish
That you were here
Oh how I wish
That you were near
Holding me tight
Spending some time
Wish you were mine
My thoughts revealed
I'm showing all the signs
When we're face to face
I can't look in your eyes
Sometimes I find
I just can't help myself
'Cos I want you
Want nobody else
My heart skips a beat
Whenever you are near
And I just don't know
What I'm gonna do
Oh how I wish
That you were here
Oh how I wish
That you were near
Holding me tight
Spending some time
Wish you were mine
Oh how I wish
That you were here
Oh how I wish
That you were near
Holding me tight
Spending some time
Wish you were mine
Wish you were mine
My heart skips a beat
Whenever you are near
And I just don't know
What I'm gonna do
Oh how I wish
That you were here
Oh how I wish
That you were near
Holding me tight
Spending some time
Wish you were mine
@giasone1123
2023 we still here
@dubbled7286
Quite possibly one of the greatest songs in the history of of mankind! ❤️
@Anonymous-ez8rt
Love this,better than the music nowadays ❤
@marcussmith3934
Happy 51st Birthday Gabrielle!(Born July 19, 1969)😀🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🖤🌷🌹💐👍🏿👏🏿🙌🏿
@Concha1953
OH MY GOD YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG. MANY YEARS. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@WTFWithTheFamilyTabors
Maria Hawkins me too
@SurcamStances
Why is this song not on Spotify? :(
@MrRobovision
@@SurcamStances It is on Spotify UK, where are you from? That maybe the reason?
@therealdeal717
Me too .And now I can die in peace .
@tpjudahlion6084
I been looking for this song for three years...I didn't know all the words to Google it....today I just remembered I WISH and here I am....