Wish You Were Here
James Ingram Ft. Nancy Wilson Lyrics
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never tried to get you to stay
Somehow I talked myself into
believing that
It s just another game we play
But the moment you re gone
the heartache begins
keep drowning in
Should I reach for the phone or
wait for your call
I don t care who was wrong I
won t go there at all
[CHORUS:]
Oh I wish you were here
It s sometimes like these that I
desperately need you
And I wish you were here
There s a world of love
inside to share
I wish you were here
And the thing that keeps us
from drifting apart
Is the fact that we re bound by
the soul and the heart
Every power on earth every
storm we ll survive
Come hell or high water love
won t denied
[CHORUS:]
Oh I wish you were here
It s times like these that I
desperately need you
And I wish you were here
There s a love of love inside
us to share
I wish you were here
Far too many nights, too
many fights
When we should be making up
Let s get past the pride
And reach down inside for love
REPEAT
[CHORUS:]
The lyrics of James Ingram's song "Wish You Were Here" express the pain of not having someone you love near you when you need them the most. The first verse talks about the regret of not trying to stop the person from leaving, the games we play when we try to avoid expressing our feelings. However, as soon as the person is gone, the heartache begins, as the song describes it, like an ocean of sorrow that the singer can't escape from. The chorus repeats the main sentiment of the song, that the singer desperately needs the other person by his side and wishes they were present to share the world of love that is waiting for them.
The second verse describes the resilience of their love, how it keeps them bound together despite every hardship that they have faced. No matter what kind of storms they face, their love will survive, and they will not be denied. The chorus repeats the same sentiment from the first chorus, that the singer wishes the other person was present, emphasizing the importance of sharing love and being there for each other. The final verse expresses the desire to move past the fights and reach for love within, emphasizing that love is always worth fighting for.
Overall, "Wish You Were Here" is a song that expresses the universal feeling of missing someone you love when they're not around. The lyrics suggest that love is a force that connects two people, and no matter what happens, it will survive any storm. It emphasizes the importance of being together, especially in difficult times, and choosing love over pride or any disagreements.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you leaving and never tried to get you to stay
I let you go without a fight
Somehow I talked myself into believing that it's just another game we play
I tricked myself into thinking it's just temporary and we'll get back together
But the moment you're gone the heartache begins
The pain starts as soon as you leave
Like an ocean of sorrow that I keep drowning in
The pain is overwhelming and feels never-ending
Should I reach for the phone or wait for your call
I'm unsure whether to reach out to you or wait for you to reach out to me
I don't care who was wrong I won't go there at all
I don't want to focus on the past or who's to blame for our problems
Oh I wish you were here
I miss you so much
It's sometimes like these that I desperately need you
I feel so alone and need your support
There's a world of love inside to share
We have so much love to give each other
And the thing that keeps us from drifting apart
Our love for each other ties us together
Is the fact that we're bound by the soul and the heart
We have a deep emotional connection
Every power on earth every storm we'll survive
We can overcome any obstacle together
Come hell or high water love won't be denied
Our love for each other is strong and resilient
Far too many nights, too many fights
We've had too many arguments and disagreements
When we should be making up, let's get past the pride
We need to put our pride aside and make amends
And reach down inside for love
We need to find the love we have for each other and make it a priority
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, JOLYON W. SKINNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edouard Milan
Two beautiful voices. May God bless them both.
Patrick Boyela
Beautiful voices indeed
Raphael Mzuzwana
I can only imagine the melodic verses served in heaven for these super beings.❤❤
rienzied
He was , is and will always be my favorite soul singer, because he really sings from the heart. A simple man who has walked the straight and narrow and kept his life clean, happy and healthy. Thank you James for the lovely music....
OlaOla-AAAY🎶🎤
Now both together in heaven! Rest well James and Nancy!
Jessie Hsu
Great R&B music!!! Sounds simply beautiful in the cool late summer night. What a treat! Thank you for posting it~
Velda Gumbs
Wow! What a fabulous voice! James Ingram, you were the best.
Anne Hamilton
I sure do wish this was a hit, two great legends in the making, it gets no better than this thanks for the upload on this, real music is always so appreciative!!!
marie-rose daly
yass real music
jadafungchung12
Beautiful song, james is really a soul thriller, n he found the partner to express this song(Nancy)