I Wish
J.d. Smooth Lyrics
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With her in my shotgun seat
But I wish I was
I ain't that call from her momma
When she can't get ahold of her, wondering if she's with me
But I wish I was, ooh
And I ain't the reason that she's leaving
I ain't the kiss that she's been needing
But I wish I was
I can't blame her for taking that heart of hers away
And I can't hate her even though I try to every day
She slipped through my hands and hell, that's on me
Now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
I wish I was
I ain't that sorry she's been dying to hear
That could change her view in the rearview mirror
But I was I was, yeah
And no, I ain't even a story she'd say one day
Looking back 'bout the boy that got away
But I wish I was, yeah
'Cause I can't blame her for taking that heart of hers away
And I can't hate her even though I try to every day
She slipped through my hands and hell, that's on me
And now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
I wish I was
And I ain't the reason that she's leaving
Rushing home when the night's still young
I ain't the kiss that she's been needing
But I wish I was
I can't blame her for taking that heart of hers away
And I can't hate her even though I try to every day
She slipped through my hands and hell, that's on me
Now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
And now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
I wish I was
In "I Wish," J.d. Smooth laments over his lost love and reflects upon his regret that she is no longer with him. He speaks of his longing to be with her again and aches to have her back in his life. J.d. Smooth paints a picture of his memories with the girl, as he remembers driving down Sycamore Boulevard with her by his side. He also speaks of the concern her mother expressed for her whereabouts when she was with him, and he wishes he was the one she was calling about. J.d. Smooth acknowledges that he was not the reason for her departure, but he wishes he was the one she wanted to stay for. The singer seems to be coming to terms with his guilt in losing her and that the fault was solely his.
The verses speak of the desire to have been everything that the girl had ever wanted, but J.d. Smooth acknowledges that he fell short, that he was not the one for her. The pain of longing for someone you can't have is palpable, and the chorus brings that pain to the forefront. He acknowledges that he cannot blame her for leaving, but he cannot hate her either, and it is clear that he knows that he bears responsibility for her leaving him. He envies the person she falls for next, but he cannot resent her for seeking love with someone else. All in all, the song is about regret and unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't driving down Sycamore Boulevard anymore
With her in my shotgun seat
But I wish I was
I no longer have the pleasure of driving with her by my side, a situation that I am regretful of and wish I could have back.
I ain't that call from her momma
When she can't get ahold of her, wondering if she's with me
But I wish I was, ooh
Although I am not the cause of her mother's phone calls, I desire to be the one that her mother is checking in with when she can't reach her daughter.
And I ain't the reason that she's leaving
Rushing home when the night's still young
I ain't the kiss that she's been needing
But I wish I was
It is not my actions that are causing her to leave or the one to give her the kiss she is yearning for, however, I have a strong desire to be that person.
I can't blame her for taking that heart of hers away
And I can't hate her even though I try to every day
She slipped through my hands and hell, that's on me
Now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
I wish I was
I cannot hold her accountable for taking her heart with her, and even though I make efforts to hold resentment towards her every day, I cannot bring myself to do so. It is my fault for losing her and now she is falling for someone else, a situation I wish I can change.
I ain't that sorry she's been dying to hear
That could change her view in the rearview mirror
But I was I was, yeah
I have not been able to apologize to her for the hurt I caused, a gesture that could have a positive impact on her future outlook, wishing that I had apologized when I had the chance.
And no, I ain't even a story she'd say one day
Looking back 'bout the boy that got away
But I wish I was, yeah
In her future reflection of past encounters, I am not even significant enough to be a mention, but I wish I was more memorable to her.
'Cause I can't blame her for taking that heart of hers away
And I can't hate her even though I try to every day
She slipped through my hands and hell, that's on me
Now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
I wish I was
It is not her fault for reclaiming her heart and although I try to hold hostility towards her, I cannot. It is my responsibility for losing her and now she is finding love elsewhere, a situation I deeply wish I could alter.
And now she's out somewhere out there falling for somebody
I wish I was
Knowing that she has moved on and is falling for someone else, I cannot help but wish I was the one she was falling for instead.
Lyrics © CMDSHFT LLC
Written by: AJ Pruis, David Tomasek, Allison Veltz
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John McCormack
Entertained from P to t. Thanks so much DJ Baz another fantastic set.👍✊
Shaun S
Fantastic selection, nice to hear some of the B sides Honey & the Bees, Fabulous Apollos, and The Locations, not heard the James Bell before, fantastic tune, many thanks.
Shaun S
@BazFromThePast Yeah the Sax is Amazing, lol, as they all are, love your sets, once again thanks.
BazFromThePast
Shaun S Cheers again Shaun. The Sax in the James Bell just takes you away!
John McCormack
DJ Baz you are one of top DJs and play the best and varied NS choons . A massive thanks and appreiation from me and mine. May you continue spinning records for many years into the future.👏👏👏👍✊
BazFromThePast
That’s really good of you to say John. It is much appreciated and a pick me up, as I’m having a particularly shit time in life at the moment. Cheers B
Carlton Hobbs
Honey & bees makes me want to thumb 120 miles up the m5 m6 pop a couple of crazyies and find that long gone dance floor
. OK the flip is the most played was never in a mill played anywhere
Júlia Cortès
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