Fast forward almost two years & The Expressions (feat' Lee Fields), have successfully created a unique and personal sound that can hold court with the bands they set out to emulate. However, what was created in the process goes beyond just a carbon copy of a sweet soul music. The music has developed into a deeply soulful mix of old and new. The formula stayed the same but the style has been adapted for the ears of people who didn’t grow up on Al Green or Sam Cooke. Elements of modern music have crept their way into the mix to create something entirely fresh and unique. The Expressions have surely lived up to the name, each song they make is choked full of raw emotion that permeates deep through your ear hole straight to the soul.
Wish You Were Here
Lee Fields & The Expressions Lyrics
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Seem like only yesterday, you were here smiling
Now you gone away, but I know you in a better place
No traces of you, what can I do?
Alone and confused
How long, till I see your face
How long, till I see your face
How long
It's just not fair, wish you were here
Spend all my days, wasting away
Whoa, wish you were here
So I'm living life without you
And yes it's hard to go
Cause your memory means so much to me
And I need to stay strong
I want to give, it's a shame to know
You're not coming back
I'll wait a hundred years, I'll cry a million tears
Till you're back, till you're back, come back now
How long, till I see your face
How long, till I see your face
How long, till I see your face
How long
It's just not fair, wish you were here
Spend all my days, wasting away
Whoa, wish you were here
I'll find the strength to pick my head up
Time heals all wounds, gotta get right back up
Miss you again, over again
Love will come die
Walking the road, I see your
I know you're here, right by my side
Wish you were here, over again
It's just not fair, wish you were here
Spend all my days, wasting away
Whoa, wish you were here
Whoa, wish you were here
Whoa, wish you were here
The song "Wish You Were Here" by Lee Fields and The Expressions is a powerful and emotional ballad about loss and longing. The opening line, "You never miss your wealth, till your well went dry," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it delves into the feelings of confusion and sorrow that are often associated with the death of a loved one. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness, as the singer mourns the loss of someone who was an important part of their life. They feel lost and alone, with no traces of the person they once knew, and are left questioning how long it will be until they can see their loved one's face again.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with their grief, trying to find the strength to keep going without their loved one by their side. They speak of waiting years and crying countless tears, all in the hope of one day being reunited with the person they lost. The song's refrain, "It's just not fair, wish you were here," is a sentiment that many people can relate to when they experience loss, as it encapsulates the feeling that life is incomplete without the person who has passed away. Ultimately, though, the song is an expression of hope, as the singer resolves to find the strength to move forward and honor their loved one's memory.
Line by Line Meaning
You never miss your wealth, till your well went dry
People often realize the value of something only when they lose it
Seem like only yesterday, you were here smiling
It feels like just yesterday when you were with me, happy and smiling
Now you gone away, but I know you in a better place
Even though you're no longer with me, I believe you're in a better place now
No traces of you, what can I do?
There's nothing I can do when there's no sign of your presence
Alone and confused
Feeling lonely and uncertain about what to do without you
How long, till I see your face
How much time will it take until I can see your face again?
It's just not fair, wish you were here
It's unfair that you're not here with me, I really wish you were here
Spend all my days, wasting away
I spend all my days feeling lost and unproductive
So I'm living life without you
I'm trying to live my life without you, but it's not easy
And yes it's hard to go
Yes, it's difficult to move on without you
Cause your memory means so much to me
Your memory holds a lot of importance to me
I want to give, it's a shame to know
I want to give something to you, but it's a shame that you're not here to receive it
You're not coming back
The painful truth is that you're not coming back to me
I'll wait a hundred years, I'll cry a million tears
I'm willing to wait for a long time and cry a lot of tears for you
Till you're back, till you're back, come back now
I'll keep waiting for you to come back to me, please come back soon
I'll find the strength to pick my head up
I'll try to find the strength to be positive and move forward without you
Time heals all wounds, gotta get right back up
I know time will heal my pain, I just need to get back up and keep going
Miss you again, over again
I miss you once again, just like before
Love will come die
Love will never die, even though you're not physically here with me
Walking the road, I see your
As I walk down the road, I can see signs of you everywhere
I know you're here, right by my side
I know you're here with me, right by my side, even though I can't see you
Wish you were here, over again
I really wish you were here with me, just like before
Whoa, wish you were here
I really, really wish you were here with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VINCE D'ANNUNZIO, LEON MICHELS, NICK MOVSHON, TOBY PAZNER, JEFF SILVERMAN, NICOLE WRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@magdemadikera6449
I will be forever ever grateful to SUITS for bringing this track to me. Lee Fields is now on my soul hall of fame. JUST AMAZING!!!!! I cant believe i dint know him before!!!
@nikhil2363
Grateful to SUITS for bringing this masterpiece.
@jerrycurrie7006
I have it on loop, so good!!
@highrawvegan
Just watching SUITS season 1 - brought me here as well.
@ChannelCE3
Same!! The crazy thing is I’m just now watching suits and hearing this song 11 years after this video was released.. Great music is timeless
@denalidaniel
Is it just me or doesn't suits have the best soundtracks of any tv show.
@timkuyvenhoven5727
Yeah I had that thought about 7 years ago
@ingmarschade2690
Okay 🤔 the soundtrack is great - but - have you ever heard " Grey's Anatomy " soundtrack?
OUT OF THIS WORLD 🥰
@danielanduja2081
That's how I found Lee. Through suits
@MikeyDfromTN
I never knew this was on a show soundtrack that’s awesome . I found this band online about 7 years ago and fell in love