Wish You Were Here
Kosheen (2007 - Damage) Lyrics
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Is caused by reckless handling
And causes insecurity
Distance isn't good for me
Memories fall fast and wild
And I wish you were here
And I wish you were here
Into me, driving the reality
Rolling right up over me
I'm not where I want to be
By your side
And I wish you were here
And I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish I could change
Turn around the time
Rearrange the play
Even though you're near, you seem so far away
You seem to disappear from sight and sound and gone again
And I wish you were here
Right here
And I wish you were here
Right here
The lyrics of Kosheen's song "Wish You Were Here" convey the emotions of someone who is feeling insecure and uncertain due to a past injury caused by reckless handling. This injury has left them struggling with distance, as memories come flooding back in a fast and wild manner, driving the reality of their situation right up over them. They express a deep longing for the person they wish were here, for someone to be by their side and offer comfort and support. The repetition of the line "And I wish you were here" throughout the song emphasizes the yearning and desperation in their voice.
The lyrics suggest that even though this person is physically near, they seem to disappear from sight and sound at times, leaving the singer feeling helpless and alone. They desperately wish they could change what happened in the past, turn back time, and rearrange the play. The singer acknowledges that things might never be the same but still expresses the strong desire to have that person close by, to feel their presence and to know that they are not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
This injury
The pain and hurt I feel inside
Is caused by reckless handling
My pain is caused by careless behavior or actions
And causes insecurity
It makes me feel unsure and doubtful
Distance isn't good for me
Being apart isn't good for my emotional wellbeing
Memories fall fast and wild
My memories of us are intense and unpredictable
And I wish you were here
I deeply long for you to be by my side
Into me, driving the reality
I'm struggling to come to terms with the truth of the situation
Rolling right up over me
The emotions are overwhelming and drowning me
I'm not where I want to be
I'm in a place I don't want to be, without you
By your side
I want to be back beside you
I wish you were here
I deeply long for you to be by my side
I wish I could change
I wish I could alter what's happened between us
Turn around the time
Go back to the past and change what happened
Rearrange the play
Change the course of events
Even though you're near, you seem so far away
Even if you're physically close, it feels like you're emotionally distant
You seem to disappear from sight and sound and gone again
It feels like you keep slipping away from me
And I wish you were here
I deeply long for you to be by my side
Right here
Here, with me
And I wish you were here
I deeply long for you to be by my side
Right here
Here, with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TAIRONA SONGS LTD
Written by: DARREN BEALE, MARK MORRISON, SIAN EVANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
darkalex Trance
Шикарный трек !
Шикарен весь альбом!
Tony Nittoli
Why is it impossible to find this whole album? Loved all her music but this album is in my top 5 where every single song was a classic.
Christa Knox
I know!!!????
karoa77
when i close my eyes and listen this song i'm in heaven <33
Thiago Thomas Thibes
Massa, estou gostando muito dessa banda! PQP! :P
Sophie WILLEME
Un bijou musical ❤️
Lindsay Bean
Ok I just love kosheen most underrated such great talent should be exposed extreme unique talent !!!:)
djavolaki
beatiful song!
Beagle1
'This century is filled with wreckless handling... Distance isn't good for me... And I wish you were here!' Kind of tells you how it is in the part of the world you live in. Just remember to let the right one in, and no more jerks.
Markee Ledge
This injury is caused by reckless handling...and causes insecurity...distance isn't good for me....