I Wish
Leah Marie Mason Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I wish that every morning I′d open my eyes and I'd see you
I wish that I could fix a broken heart with stitches or some glue
But above all babe, I wish, I didn′t have to wish the best for you
Ooooo, Ooooo
She's a lucky girl I bet your smile lights up her world
And Lord I wish she wasn't pretty
But she is
But that ain't something I′m happy to admit
I wish I was Cinderella
But the shoe just didn't fit
I wish every wish I ever made on every wishing star came true
I wish that every morning I′d open my eyes and I'd see you
I wish that I could fix a broken heart with stitches or some glue
But above all babe, I wish, I didn′t have to wish the best for you
Ooooo, Ooooo
Saw you standing there wishing I didn't care
But I stared as you looked at her like you never looked at me
It's a bitter pill I have to swallow
But I hope someday the aftertaste you left me will be sweet
Even when I feel the four leaf clovers
You′re the only one I see
I wish every wish I ever made on every wishing star came true
I wish that every morning I′d open my eyes and I'd see you
I wish that I could fix a broken heart with stitches or some glue
But above all babe, I wish, I didn′t have to wish the best for you
Ooooo, Ooooo
Ooooo, Ooooo
I wish every rainbow had a pot of gold just waitin' at the end
I wish you meant it when you told me that we′d never not be friends
I wish that time was something I could turn back when I wanted to
But above all, babe, you know
That I will always wish the best
For you
Leah Marie Mason's song "I Wish" is a heart-wrenching ballad about longing for someone who can never be yours. The song opens with a wish that every wish the singer has ever made would come true. She longs for a perfect reality where she can open her eyes and see the person she loves every morning. The use of wishing stars and the idea of unattainable hopes sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The lyrics then shift to the person the singer loves and how they are happy in a new relationship. The singer admits that it hurts to see this person with someone else, but she wishes them the best. She compares herself to Cinderella and how the shoe just didn't fit, emphasizing the idea of someone being the wrong match for another. The lines "There's a part of me that doesn't want you to be happy/But that ain't something I'm happy to admit" perfectly encapsulate the turmoil of emotions she's experiencing.
The song continues in a bittersweet tone. The singer wishes that she could forget about the person she loves, but she cannot. She hopes that the pain she feels now will eventually turn into something sweet in the future. The song ends with the singer acknowledging her inability to change the past and the inevitability of moving forward while still wishing the best for the person she loves. Overall, "I Wish" is a poignant and relatable song about unrequited love and the pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish every wish I ever made on every wishing star came true
I hope that all my dreams come true
I wish that every morning I’d open my eyes and I'd see you
I want you to be the first thing I see every morning
I wish that I could fix a broken heart with stitches or some glue
I want to be able to mend a broken heart physically
But above all babe, I wish, I didn’t have to wish the best for you
I wish that I didn't have to hope for your happiness, but I still do
She's a lucky girl I bet your smile lights up her world
I'm sure your new girlfriend is lucky to have you and your smile
And Lord I wish she wasn't pretty
I wish she wasn't as beautiful as she is
There’s a part of me that doesn’t want you to be happy
I have feelings of jealousy and sadness that you have moved on
But that ain't something I’m happy to admit
I don't want to acknowledge these negative feelings
I wish I was Cinderella, But the shoe just didn't fit
I wish I could have the fairy-tale ending, but it wasn't meant to be
Saw you standing there wishing I didn't care
I saw you hoping that I wouldn't see how you looked at her
But I stared as you looked at her like you never looked at me
But I couldn't help but notice how you looked at her with more affection than you ever showed me
It’s a bitter pill I have to swallow
It's difficult for me to accept
But I hope someday the aftertaste you left me will be sweet
But I hope that one day the hurt you caused me will turn into something positive
Even when I feel the four-leaf clovers, You’re the only one I see
Even when I'm trying to stay positive, thoughts of you still consume me
I wish every rainbow had a pot of gold just waiting' at the end
I wish that every good thing had an even better outcome
I wish you meant it when you told me that we’d never not be friends
I wish that your words were truthful and that we could still be friends
I wish that time was something I could turn back when I wanted to
I wish that I had the ability to go back in time and change things in my past
But above all, babe, you know That I will always wish the best For you
But despite everything, I still want you to be happy and successful in life
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leah Marie Mason
Take a shot every time i say wish
Pure Artists
Miss Mason. As a country music producer and mentor of artists in Canada I must tip my hat to you. I was completely blown away by Far Boy but often in this industry it turns out that people can just get lucky. Well..."I Wish" is brilliant and it certainly proves you definitely have something that is real and filled with so much promise and such a fresh sound. Wishing you all the best. You're gonna go very far. 😊
Leah Marie Mason
Thank you!
Susan Bailey
hi leah,i wish beautiful song sang beautifully, best wishes sue
Megan Sarad
YES!
Patricia G Lanier
And it usually is.. we were just taught to keep trying and maybe he’ll change. NO!! Any man who doesn’t cherish your heart and respect you and your boundaries is not worth your time. This song is superbly written and beautifully emoted. My favorite from her.
Leah Marie Mason
couldnt agree more ❤️
George M Alston
This song deserves million number of views... listening a great song after so long...😊
Lori S Cole
This song has been on repeat! Love it!
Leah Marie Mason
so happy to hear that