Kotodama Network represents a collaborative effort between electronica arti… Read Full Bio ↴Kotodama Network represents a collaborative effort between electronica artist David Harrow (Beats, production) and Mirai Kawashima of Sigh (Vocals, synth). The music of Kotodama Network falls somewhere between rap and trip hop.

The first full-length release "Wolf in the Machine" was released online-only in January 2008.

Kotodama Network also participated in a dub tribute to Incubus that was released in 2005.

Wish You Were Here
Kotodama Network Lyrics

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I dig my toes into the sand
The Ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
Strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind
Pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment I am happy happy)

I wish you were here

I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here

I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a backlit canopy
With holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs
I signal them with my lighter
And in this moment I am happy happy)

I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here

The worlds a roller coaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying)

I wish you were here
I wish you were.

I wish you were here
I wish you were here

I wish you were here
Wish you were here.

Overall Meaning

In "Wish You Were Here," Kotodama Network paints a serene picture of being alone on a beach, gazing out at the ocean and sky. The singer describes how the ocean looks like diamonds and the sky resembles a canopy with holes punched in it. The song's chorus, repeated throughout, is a simple wish for someone else to be there with them: "I wish you were here." The singer contemplates their own feelings, pretending to be weightless and signaling UFOs with a lighter. The final lines of the song describe the world as a rollercoaster and the singer as not being strapped in, but still joyfully reaching out and wishing for another person to join them in the experience.

The song's meaning is relatively straightforward: it's about feeling the need for companionship even in beautiful or peaceful moments. They seek connection in a time of tranquility and remind themselves that they would be even happier if someone else were there to share the moment with them. There's a sense of urgency in the "I wish you were here" refrain, as if they're hoping their companion might actually arrive.

Line by Line Meaning

I dig my toes into the sand
I am grounding myself in the present moment and feeling the texture of the sand beneath my toes

The Ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
The sun reflecting on the waves creates a dazzling sight reminiscent of a thousand sparkling diamonds

Strewn across a blue blanket
The vast expanse of blue ocean appears like a comfortable blanket stretching out in front of me

I lean against the wind
I am surrendering to the elements around me, feeling the power of the wind as I lean into it

Pretend that I am weightless
For a moment, I allow myself to let go of my physical body and imagine myself floating weightlessly in the wind

And in this moment I am happy happy)
This moment of pure bliss and tranquility fills me with joy and happiness

I wish you were here
I long for your presence, wishing that you could experience this moment with me

I lay my head onto the sand
I rest my head against the grainy sand, taking in the sensation of its warmth

The sky resembles a backlit canopy
The stars in the night sky are arranged like a vibrant, backlit canopy overhead

With holes punched in it
There are playful gaps in the cover of stars, creating the impression of a patterned canopy filled with holes

I'm counting UFOs
I gaze up at the sky and count the number of unidentified flying objects I can see

I signal them with my lighter
I wave my lighter at the UFOs as a form of communication or greeting

And in this moment I am happy happy)
Once again, my heart is filled with a fleeting sense of happiness and wonder

Wish you were here
I deeply desire your company and your shared perspective as I continue to explore the beauty around me

The worlds a roller coaster
Life is filled with ups and downs, like a wild roller coaster ride

And I am not strapped in
I am not ready for what life throws my way, unprepared and vulnerable to whatever may come next

Maybe I should hold with care
Perhaps I should approach life with more caution and mindfulness, holding on tightly to the things and people I cherish

But my hands are busy in the air saying)
Even as I contemplate the need for care and caution, I still find myself wildly gesturing with my hands, caught up in the thrill of the ride

I wish you were here
No matter how intense or unpredictable life may be, I know that I want you by my side

I wish you were.
I wish for your love, your support, your understanding, and your constant presence in my life.

I wish you were here
I am filled with a longing for all of the moments we have shared in the past, and all of the moments we have yet to experience together

Wish you were here
Above all else, I simply wish that you were here with me right now, enjoying the beauty and magic of the world around us.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

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