Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Harrison’s eponymous debut album with Interscope Records was released in April 1998, and sold over a million copies in the United States, producing the gold-certified top ten single “It’s All About Me” featuring Sisqó. In addition to her solo work, Mýa was also a featured artist with Ol’ Dirty Bastard on Pras’ 1998 Grammy Award-nominated hit, “Ghetto Superstar”, from the Bulworth soundtrack and “Take Me There” from The Rugrats Movie soundtrack, with Blackstreet and Mase.
Her second studio album, platinum-selling Fear of Flying, was released in 2000 and became a success stateside and worldwide, with lead single “Case of the Ex” becoming Mýa’s breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100, number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the Australian Singles Chart. A year after, Harrison won her first Grammy Award for the worldwide number-one hit “Lady Marmalade,” a cover version she recorded alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, and Pink for the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! (2001).
The singer’s third album Moodring was released in July 2003 stateside and eventually certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 selling more than 113,000 in its first week of sales, making it Mýa’s highest first week sales ever. The first single, the Missy Elliott-produced “My Love Is Like…Wo,” became a top twenty hit in the U.S. due to its success on mainstream radio.
Following several label changes, Mýa’s often-delayed fourth studio album, Liberation (2007), received a download-release in Japan only and led to her 2008 Japan-exclusive album Sugar & Spice.
Having expanded her career to acting and product endorsement deals, Harrison has been engaged in product endorsement deals with brands such as Coca-Cola, Iceberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Motorola and has appeared in films such as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), Shall We Dance? (2004) and Cursed (2005). In 2002, she had a supporting role in the film adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical Chicago, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Mýa is currently working on her 6th studio album due this summer and to be released on her own independent label, entitled Planet 9. She’s recently signed a new deal with Young Empire Music Group and slated to release a new mixtape called Beauty & The Streets Vol.1
Wish You Were Here
Mýa Lyrics
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Chenelle gotta story for ya'll!
(haha) Here with my girl Mya!
Hey love tell em...
(Mya)(chorus)
Ohh wish you were here with me
Dancing in the summer breeze
Underneath the sun, all i need is your love
That's why I wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh Ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(Mya Verse:)
Whatever i want, you always got me.
Whenever i want it , you give good love and care.
It might seem selfish, but i can't help it.
What I'd give just to have you here.
Like a cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae,
Things would be much better, if you were here with me.
But your smile is like the sun, wash away my rain.
Why ya have to be so far away? (ayyyeee)
(chorus:)
Ohh wish you were here with me
Dancing in the summer breeze
Your the only thing im missing
Underneath the sun, all i need is your love
That's why I wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh Ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(2 verse:)
Dj playing all of my favorites,
As the waves crash upon the shore.
Everyone's dancin', laughin and romancin',
All that's missin is the one i adore.
Like a cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae,
Life would be much better if you were here with me.
But your smile is like the sun, wash away my care.
What i'd give just to have you near. (heeerreee)
(chorus)
Ohh wish you were here with me
Dancing in the summer breeze
Your the only thing im missing
Underneath the sun, all i need is your love
That's why I wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh Ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(Chenelle Verse:)
Hey Hey!
Guy come to me, guy come to me, why can't you be here
Can't you be here, come to me, c-come to me,
Why can't you be here, can't you be here.
Nobody else is on my mind, nobody else like you & i
I want nobody else cause you are the best.
The only one that sets my heart on fire.
(ohh ohh!) wish you were here
(ohh Ohh!) wish you were here
(ohh ohh!) wish you were here
Wish you were here with me.(2x)
(chorus)
Ohh wish you were here with me
Dancing in the summer breeze
Your the only thing im missing
Underneath the sun, all i need is your love
That's why I wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh Ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(ohh ohh) wish you were here with me
(2x)
In "Wish You Were Here," Mya expresses her yearning for the company of her lover. She paints a vivid picture of a beautiful summer day at the beach where people are enjoying themselves, including her, but she's missing someone – the one person who matters the most to her. Mya confesses that her lover always takes good care of her and gives her what she wants, making her feel selfish because she can't stop needing them. She compares her lover's smile to the sun that washes away the rain and wishes they could be together when they are miles apart.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of Mya's desire for her lover to be with her during those moments. The second verse starts with the DJ playing Mya's favorite songs, and the waves crashing on the shore. It's a moment that can only be complete with her lover's presence, and she wishes they were there with her. Chenelle's verse is a confirmation of Mya's feelings as she sings about his absence and how no one else occupies her mind, only her lover. The song ends with Mya repeating her desire for her lover to be there with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh wish you were here with me
Expressing the strong desire of being with the person who is not there at the moment.
Dancing in the summer breeze
Imagining themselves being together in a beautiful place, dancing in the midst of nature.
Your the only thing im missing
Acknowledging the absence of a significant person in their lives and realizing how much they mean to them.
Underneath the sun, all i need is your love
Describing the blissful feeling of love and how it can make even the most mundane of things seem beautiful.
That's why I wish you were here with me
Reiterating the fact that they want the other person to be with them, and how important their presence is to them.
Whatever i want, you always got me.
Acknowledging the unconditional love and support received from the other person, and how grateful they are for it.
Whenever i want it , you give good love and care.
Expressing how much the other person means to them and how they have always been there to provide love and care.
It might seem selfish, but i can't help it.
Acknowledging that wanting the other person with them might seem selfish, but at the same time, it is something that they cannot help.
What I'd give just to have you here.
Stressing on the strong feeling of longing they have for the other person to be present with them, even if it's just for a moment.
Like a cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae,
Comparing the presence of the other person to be something that elevates their happiness, just like how a cherry does when added to a hot fudge sundae.
Things would be much better, if you were here with me.
Stating how much better things would be if the other person were present with them in that moment, again showing their longing and desire to be together.
But your smile is like the sun, wash away my rain.
Describing how the other person's smile has the power to make everything alright and how much it brightens up their day.
Why ya have to be so far away? (ayyyeee)
Expressing their frustration at the distance between them and how they wish it could be different so they could be together.
Dj playing all of my favorites,
Setting the scene of where they are, and describing what's going on around them.
As the waves crash upon the shore.
Adding to the scene by describing the calm and beautiful surroundings, that they wish they could share with the other person.
Everyone's dancin', laughin and romancin',
Painting a picture of everyone around them having a good time, and feeling happy and romantic.
All that's missin is the one i adore.
Stating how everything would be perfect if the person they love was there with them, again emphasizing their strong desire to be together.
Guy come to me, guy come to me, why can't you be here
Facing the fact that the other person is not physically present, and wishing they could come to be with them.
Can't you be here, come to me, c-come to me,
Repeating their desire for the other person to come and be with them, to share the moment and create memories together.
Nobody else is on my mind, nobody else like you & i
Stressing on the exclusivity of their relationship and the special bond they share.
I want nobody else cause you are the best.
Expressing their love and admiration for the other person, and how they wouldn't want anyone else because they are the best for them.
The only one that sets my heart on fire.
Describing how the other person makes them feel, and how their love sets their heart on fire.
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BunnyHanyou
this is the best song ever <3.
@OO7RX7
I LOVE MYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
@TheSAMOANDANCER
i m diggin this jamm rite hurrrr good lil island beat !
@pinkorangesoda
wth is this mya doesnt sing like that she needs to stop fronting