Wishful Thinking
Katie Pruitt Lyrics
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Least not the kind you've got to find
I'd see it everywhere I look, dear
If only I looked at it right
Some people call it magic
An everlasting wind
And others say it's tragic
Once you love and can never love again
Oh, do those people on the movie screen make you crazy?
Oh, you spend every night just thinking 'bout it, don't you, baby?
'Cause if you're looking for the kind of love, the kind of love that feels just right
I hate to break it to you, babe, but you're just wasting all your time
Oh, darling, can you tell me
What all you've got to say?
You said we can't go back now
No, it doesn't work that way
But is it wishful thinking
That makes us think the way we do?
When we rely on someone else's love
To be the thing that gets us through
Oh, do those people on the movie screen make you crazy?
Oh, you spend every night just thinking 'bout it, don't you, baby?
'Cause if you're looking for the kind of love, the kind of love that feels just right
I hate to break it to you, babe, but you're just wasting all your time
Remember when I said I loved you
While you were making up your mind?
'Cause I was never yours, dear
And you were never mine
No, you were never mine
No, you were never mine
No, you were never mine
No, you were never mine, oh, no
No, you were never mine
In Katie Pruitt's song, "Wishful Thinking," the singer expresses their skepticism of love, stating that they don't believe in it - at least, not the kind that you have to search for. The song seems to suggest that love is something that can't be forced or found by actively looking for it, but instead it finds you when you least expect it. The lyrics suggest that love is magical or tragic depending on the experiences of the individual, and it's not something that you can necessarily control or predict.
The chorus of the song asks whether the person listening is searching for the kind of love that is portrayed in movies, and warns them that they may be wasting their time if they are actively looking for love in that way. The final verse of the song reflects on a past relationship where the singer declared their love for someone who was hesitant about committing to them. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "you were never mine" which suggests that perhaps the singer has come to terms with the idea that true love may not always work out, and sometimes it's better to accept things as they are than to force something that was never meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in love, dear
I am skeptical about love, my dear
Least not the kind you've got to find
At least, I don't believe in the love that needs to be searched for
I'd see it everywhere I look, dear
I would notice love in everything, but only if I look closely, my dear
If only I looked at it right
Only if I observe it the right way
Some people call it magic
Love is referred to as magic by some people
An everlasting wind
A love that lasts forever and fills you up like a breeze
And others say it's tragic
However, some people also describe love as a tragedy
Once you love and can never love again
Loving someone can make it hard for you to ever love again
Oh, do those people on the movie screen make you crazy?
Do you idealize those movie love stories?
Oh, you spend every night just thinking 'bout it, don't you, baby?
You probably spend most of your nights thinking about it, don't you?
'Cause if you're looking for the kind of love, the kind of love that feels just right
If you're looking for the perfect love that feels just right
I hate to break it to you, babe, but you're just wasting all your time
Unfortunately, I have to inform you that you're wasting your time
Oh, darling, can you tell me
Can you inform me, my dear?
What all you've got to say?
What are your thoughts on the matter?
You said we can't go back now
You mentioned that we can't return now
No, it doesn't work that way
Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way
But is it wishful thinking
However, is this just wishful thinking?
That makes us think the way we do?
Is it our wishful thinking that shapes our thoughts like this?
When we rely on someone else's love
When we depend on someone else's love
To be the thing that gets us through
To be the one to pull us through
Remember when I said I loved you
Do you recall when I professed my love for you?
While you were making up your mind?
During the time when you were undecided?
'Cause I was never yours, dear
But you should know, my love, that I was never yours to have
And you were never mine
And you were also never mine, my dear.
No, you were never mine
It's the truth, you were never mine
No, you were never mine
I have to make it clear again that you were never mine
No, you were never mine, oh, no
No, my love, you were never mine
No, you were never mine
I must say it once again, you were never mine.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Katie Pruitt
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illukan Viking
The beginning of the song on its own is so awesome, the sounds - the transition of her guitar at 1:15 - just wow. And every time her voice comes along, I fall in love a little more
Colton Baun
I just saw this woman in Philly last weekend and it was amazing. I really hope she comes back to the east coast. I've been sharing her stuff non stop since the concert
K Price
Surrounded by a group of Nashville studs. I believe your voice and your guitar alone are probably just as amazing. You are a force to be reckoned with young lady. Thank-you.
Alejandro Santos Jr
Another one of Katie’s soothing wonders. I love the drum line as well. It’s as if it’s patting me on the back and showing me how life is going to be.
premiumblend100
My goodness. What a voice and band to back it!! Love what yall are doin!
Charles Broadwater
56y/o man here. Amazing singer songwriter. Such mature, insightful words from someone so young. Love her!!
Josh
I've watched a lot of music on YouTube, some of the very best. This is up there. What a powerhouse.
OurVinyl
Katie is one of the best out there, so glad you dig this!
Daniel Devereaux
Wow, this is really good. Kudos to you for writing such an excellent song.
Eloise Rees
Hooked. Great songwriting and an amazing voice!