I Wish
Lloyd Cher Lyrics

Baby, I seen the chick you're with Wish that I never did Uh freakin' perfect and five foot ten Just wanna punch her lip, yeah 'Cause I know I've been wasting time Trying to catch your eye, uh Yeah I know that I been so blind Thinking that I'm your type
The singer regrets not noticing the perfect woman with whom their love interest is currently involved. They feel like they have wasted time attempting to catch the attention of the person who seemingly has a 'type' they do not possess.

And now I'm at home, I'm all alone 'Bout to pick up the telephone Got to call my genie so he knows, yeah
The singer is at home and feeling lonely, wanting to connect with their genie and make a wish for their ideal appearance.

I wish I was tall, I wish I was fast Wish I could shop with a bag full of cash 'Cause if I want you, I gotta have that (Come, come kiss me boy)
The singer lists the physical attributes they would like to have in order to be attractive to their love interest, including height, speed, and wealth. They feel like they need these qualities to be desired by the person they love.

I wish I had style, I wish I had flash Wish I woke up with a butt and a rack 'Cause if I want you, I gotta have that (Come, come kiss me boy)
The singer continues to list physical attributes that they think would make them more desirable, including clothing style and a curvier figure. They believe that they need these qualities to win the affection of their love interest.

Baby, I'm gonna keep it real Boy you're the one I want Uh, I don't own any five inch heels Just got my Nikes on Yeah, never thought I was insecure Boy look at what you done (what you done) I don't know what I studied for Clearly I like 'em dumb
The singer admits that they like their love interest despite feeling inadequate due to social expectations of femininity. They feel confident in their intelligence but a lack of interest from their love interest makes them question themselves.

Hey, now don't you wanna do some, baby With the roof gone, baby Aston Martin look retarded like the coup gone crazy I'm not sure what kinda fella you like But I can give you paradise, have it however you like I'm talking solitaire iced out, ring, watch, necklace Ain't no talking reckless, girl, I'm certified respected, girl Yeah, you like to run your mouth, well you're about to learn a lesson, girl Yeah, you the one but I'll replace you in a second, girl And I ain't even trying to see you naked, girl Wait, there I go exaggerate Clearly carried away, but what I'm saying you could true that I wanna be wherever you at So you wishing you could kiss me Do you really wanna do that, eh? Make a wish, girl
The love interest attempts to woo the singer with boasts of material possessions and the promise of an extravagant lifestyle. However, he also threatens to replace her if she is not interested. He tells her to make a wish for them to be together.