How I Wish
Keith Richards and The Expensive Winos Lyrics
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How I wish that you were here again
If I could see you and touch you with my hand
If I could feel you, I know damn well I can't
How I wish that you were here again
How I wish I had you near again
If I could see you, Oh just now and then
If I could feel you, I'd do my time again
Oh Honey, honey, honey, Yeah
If I could kiss you, caress you now and then
Ooh just to thrill you, I'd do life again, Yeah
Oh Honey, honey, honey, Yeah
How I wish that you were here again
Oh Honey, honey, yeah
How I wish you were here again, Oh honey
The lyrics to Keith Richards & The X-Pensive Winos' song "How I Wish" are simple but express a great amount of yearning and longing for the company of a loved one who is no longer present. The repetition of the phrase "How I wish that you were here again" gives the song a sort of ritualistic feel, like a mantra or a prayer. Richards' gravelly voice adds to the emotional intensity of the lyrics, as he sings about wanting to see, touch, and feel his loved one once more.
The verse "If I could see you and touch you with my hand, if I could feel you, I know damn well I can't" suggests that the loved one may have passed away or is otherwise inaccessible. The singer's desire to have his loved one near him again is all-consuming, and he seems willing to do anything to make that happen, even if it means going through life or even prison again just to feel the sensation of being close to his loved one.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, emphasizing the desperation of the singer's yearning. The refrain at the end, "Oh honey, honey, honey, yeah", adds a touch of vulnerability and tenderness to the lyrics, making it clear that the singer's longing is grounded in a deep love and affection for the absent person.
Overall, "How I Wish" is a powerful and emotive song that captures the pain and longing of missing someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
How I wish that you were here again
Expressing longing for the presence of someone who is no longer present.
How I wish that you were here again
Repeating the desire for the person's return as a form of emphasis.
If I could see you and touch you with my hand
Describing a specific action that would bring the singer closer to the person.
If I could feel you, I know damn well I can't
Acknowledging the impossibility of the desired action and the resulting sadness.
How I wish that you were here again
Repeating the desire for the person's return as a form of emphasis.
How I wish I had you near again
Stating a variation of the initial desire in different phrasing.
If I could see you, Oh just now and then
Setting a realistic goal for the desire, expressing that even a brief interaction would be welcome.
If I could feel you, I'd do my time again
Indicating the depth of the artist's longing by suggesting that they would do something unpleasant if it meant the possibility of being with the person again.
Oh Honey, honey, honey, Yeah
An expression of endearment for the person, emphasizing their importance.
If I could kiss you, caress you now and then
A more specific description of actions the person desires to do with the other person, showing how much they miss them.
Ooh just to thrill you, I'd do life again, Yeah
Suggesting that being able to thrill the person is valuable enough to make life worth living, showing how much the person misses them.
Oh Honey, honey, honey, Yeah
Repeating the expression of endearment to emphasize that the person is missed and desired.
How I wish that you were here again
Repeating the desire for the person's return as a form of emphasis.
Oh Honey, honey, yeah
Repeating the expression of endearment to emphasize that the person is missed and desired.
How I wish you were here again, Oh honey
Stating the desire for the person's return one last time while emphasizing the deep level of missing them by adding the endearment at the end of the sentence.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KEITH (GB) RICHARDS, STEPHEN K. JORDAN
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@peter7283
"Talk is Cheap" the best album to grace 1988, the year of the dragon. Cheers mate!
@MJ-tj3nd
I agree .. in the year of the hair band ( which I love ) This is just fresh raw rock βn roll
@SkyEcho7
Always wish that you were here again Keith π
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@tandod269
Mr. Keith Richards forever πππππ
@dmzabo3914
I should of known. Youβd be lurking around here. Great to see ya (well kind of) talk to ya soon.
@joehardy8673
Much love to the Man himselfβ¦. Keith Richards
@fanoboss
weird, I've been thinking about you all morning Keith π
@fanoboss
whilst jamming on my jr double-cut away
@elialdasoro
Greetings from Argentina, we love you!
@belenvalle5523
How I wish I had you near agaiiiin π΅πΆ. TE AMO viejoπ¦π·β€οΈ. FIN.