Wish You Were Here
Incubus Lyrics


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I dig my toes into the sand
The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
Strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind
Pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment I am happy, happy

I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here

I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a backlit canopy
With holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs
I'll signal them with my lighter
And in this moment I am happy, happy

I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here

Oh yeah, oh

The world's a roller coaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying

I wish you were here
I wish you were

I wish you were here
I wish you were here




I wish you were here
Wish you were here

Overall Meaning

The song "Wish You Were Here" by Incubus is a beautiful ode to experiencing the present moment and looking back on memories with nostalgia. In the first verse, the singer describes the ocean as looking like diamonds on a blue blanket, showcasing the beauty of nature. He leans against the wind and pretends to be weightless, allowing himself to fully embrace the moment and find happiness in it. However, despite this joy, he wishes that someone special was with him to share in this moment.


The second verse continues with the theme of appreciating the beauty of the world around us. The sky is compared to a backlit canopy with holes punched in it, and the singer counts UFOs, using his lighter to signal to them. He finds happiness in this moment, but still wishes that the person he longs for was there to experience it with him.


The final lines of the song add a layer of bittersweetness. The world is described as a roller coaster, and the singer feels like he's not strapped in, implying a lack of control. Despite this, his hands are busy in the air saying "I wish you were here", a plea for the person he's missing to be with him in all aspects of life, whether good or bad. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia for moments past, while also cherishing the present and the beauty of the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

I dig my toes into the sand
I connect with the earth beneath me and ground myself.


The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
The beauty of nature is all around me and overwhelms my senses.


Strewn across a blue blanket
The vastness of the ocean appears endless and peaceful.


I lean against the wind
I allow myself to be carried by the forces of nature and surrender to its power.


Pretend that I am weightless
I detach from the physical world and imagine a reality where I can float freely.


And in this moment I am happy, happy
I find contentment in the present moment where nothing else matters but the experience of serenity.


I wish you were here
I miss the presence of a loved one and wish they could share this experience with me.


I lay my head onto the sand
I rest and allow myself to be absorbed by the tranquility of the surroundings.


The sky resembles a backlit canopy
The sky appears as a beautiful and mysterious canvas that invites wonder.


With holes punched in it
The imperfections in the sky make it even more unique and captivating.


I'm counting UFOs
I playfully observe unidentified objects in the sky and let my imagination run wild.


I'll signal them with my lighter
I try to reach out and connect with something beyond my reach and control, no matter how unconventional.


The world's a roller coaster
Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs like a thrilling ride.


And I am not strapped in
I embrace the unknown and unpredictable nature of life without fear, even if it may be dangerous.


Maybe I should hold with care
I question my own recklessness and wonder whether I should be more cautious.


But my hands are busy in the air saying
Yet despite my doubts, I still offer myself up to the exhilaration of living.


I wish you were here
I yearn for someone special to share the adventure and make it more meaningful.


I wish you were
I express my deep longing for companionship and connection with a loved one.


Wish you were here
Ultimately, I acknowledge the emptiness I feel without their presence and hope to be reunited.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jose Pasillas II, Alex Katunich, Michael Einziger, Christopher Kilmore, Brandon Boyd

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@caenlink

I dig my toes into the sand
The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind, pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment, I am happy
Happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a back-lit canopy with holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs, I signal them with my lighter
And in this moment, I am happy
Happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
The world's a rollercoaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying
I wish you were here
I wish you were-
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here



All comments from YouTube:

@bethforsythe9467

This song is timeless....when my husband died, this song first came out....when my son died last year, this is the only song that kept me alive.....thank you for singing such a timeless balm for one's soul!

@nemesisfilms4942

I’m so sorry for your losses. My thoughts are with you

@TheTracemann

God bless you!

@ryanrobinson188

Your strength is amazing and Jesus Christ is so happy with you. Your truth needs to be shared even more in Jesus Christ name.

@Smoking_Lofi

God bless you and your family

@MelanieandBlake2021

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@levilively8643

Man, I never thought about this song as a way for people to cope with a loved ones death. These stories have hit me hard.

@hollyroxy25

Yea it’s always given me comfort when I’m really down missing my Grandmother. She actually bought this Incubus album for me when I was a kid ❤️

@NazriB

Lies again? IP S4

@ryanejhinger5331

Same here dawg

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