I Wish I Was
Maren Morris is a singer and songwriter whose music bridges the gap between… Read Full Bio ↴Maren Morris is a singer and songwriter whose music bridges the gap between hard country, classic rock, and hip-hop-influenced pop; she has enjoyed success as both a tunesmith and a performer. Morris was born in Dallas, Texas on April 10, 1990 and grew up with a love of music, saying she was always willing to belt out a tune on the family's karaoke machine by age ten. By the time she was 14, she had learned to play guitar and began playing professionally, self-releasing a debut album, Walk On. Morris had struck a deal with Smith Music Group when she dropped her second album, 2007's All That It Takes; her songwriting was strong enough that she either wrote or co-wrote eight of the album's 13 tracks. Morris graduated high school and was attending the University of North Texas when she self-released her third full-length, 2011's Live Wire. A year later, she left Texas for Nashville, determined to shift her career into high gear.After winning an "Artist on the Verge" prize at the New Music Seminar, Morris got her foot in the door as a songwriter, signing a publishing deal with Yellow Dog and writing tunes for Tim McGraw ("Last Turn Home") and Kelly Clarkson ("Second Wind"). In addition, she ramped up her touring schedule, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Pat Green, Radney Foster, and Marty Stuart, and performing for artists in Europe and the United Kingdom as well as the United States. In 2015, Morris released a digital single titled "My Church," about the close connection between music and driving. The song became a viral hit, generating over 2.5 million streams in a little over a month. The major labels in Music City took notice, and Morris signed a deal with Sony Music Nashville, which dropped a five-song EP featuring "My Church" in November 2015. Sony pushed "My Church" to country radio in anticipation of her full-length debut Hero, which appeared in June of 2016. The album hit number one on the country charts, and earned Morris a lot of attention: She was nominated for several Grammy awards, won CMA's New Artist of the Year, and earned a slot on Saturday Night Live late in 2016. In early 2017, she toured (both as a headliner and with Sam Hunt), and released a deluxe edition of Hero that included several bonus tracks. In October, Morris, in collaboration with Vince Gill, delivered the powerful single "Dear Hate," which was written in response to the mass shooting at Las Vegas' Route 91 Harvest Festival, a stage that she had played the night before that attack. January 2019 saw Morris issue the empowerment anthem "Girl," the first single from her newly released sophomore effort.

I Wish I Was
Maren Morris Lyrics


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On paper we go together
I know that we look the part
But almost never hangs on forever
I know I'm breaking your heart

So go on, say what you want to
I'm not gonna stop you
You can blame it all on me

I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the girl that gets the glory
'Cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I was

Hmm, I wish, oh I wish I was
Hmm
Wish I could feel about you
The way you feel about me
But you can't make a heart say something
That it don't believe

So go on, hate me if you have to
I hate myself too
'Cause as much as I want to be

I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the girl that gets the glory
'Cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I was

Hmm, I wish, oh I wish I was
Go on, hate me if you have to
I still care about you
Hmm as much as I want to be

I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the girl that gets the glory
'Cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I was

Oh, 'cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I was
Hmm, I wish, oh I wish I was




Hoo, hmm
Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

In Maren Morris's song "I Wish I Was," the singer acknowledges the superficial compatibility she shares with her partner. She understands that they look good together, and their relationship seems tailored on paper. Yet, the singer admits that their relationship is far from lasting, and she knows that she's breaking her partner's heart. Despite her awareness of the situation, the singer asserts that her partner can blame her for the breakdown of their relationship. The singer knows that she cannot play the role of the hero in this story; she's not the girl that gets the glory. Instead, her partner is looking for true love, and the singer cannot be that person. However, despite her awareness of her limitations, the singer wishes she could feel the same way about her partner as her partner does about her. The singer recognizes that the heart cannot be forced into believing anything it does not choose to believe. Hence, the singer cannot be the hero, and she cannot meet her partner's expectations.


The lyrics of "I Wish I Was" are vulnerable and honest, as the singer openly admits to her shortcomings. She is not trying to manipulate or deceive her partner; instead, she just wants to be true to herself. The song's theme is relatable as many people have found themselves in a similar situation when they love their partner, but they can't reciprocate those feelings. This song represents those relationships that seem right, but something is off; it's the kind of couple that makes sense, but deep inside, both parties know it's not working. Despite what might be obvious on paper, they know they are breaking each other's hearts in reality.


Line by Line Meaning

On paper we go together
We look good together on the surface, but it may not be true in reality.


I know that we look the part
I understand that we seem compatible.


But almost never hangs on forever
However, relationships don't always last.


I know I'm breaking your heart
I realize that I'm hurting you.


So go on, say what you want to
You can express your feelings openly.


I'm not gonna stop you
I won't prevent you from speaking your mind.


You can blame it all on me
You're welcome to place the blame on me.


I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the artist or good guy here.


I'm not the girl that gets the glory
I'm not the one who will receive praise or admiration.


'Cause you're looking for true love
Since you're searching for genuine love.


And I'm not the one
I'm not the person who can provide that for you.


But I wish, but I wish I was
Despite that, I still desire to be the one for you.


Wish I could feel about you
I wish I could have the same emotions for you.


The way you feel about me
As the feelings you have for me.


But you can't make a heart say something
You can't force yourself to feel a certain way.


That it don't believe
If it's not genuine.


So go on, hate me if you have to
If it helps you cope, you can hate me.


I hate myself too
I'm not proud of myself either.


Go on, hate me if you have to
You can continue to express your anger and resentment.


I still care about you
Despite that, I still have feelings for you.


Hmm as much as I want to be
Even though I long to be with you.


Oh, 'cause you're looking for true love
You're searching for an authentic connection.


And I'm not the one
But unfortunately, I can't be that person for you.


Hmm, I wish, oh I wish I was
Still, I deeply wish I could be that person for you.


Hoo, hmm


Oh oh oh




Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: NATALIE NICOLE HEMBY, RYAN JAMES HURD, MAREN LARAE MORRIS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

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"I Wish I Was"

On paper we go together
I know that we look the part
But almost never hangs on forever
I know I'm breaking your heart

So go on, say what you want to
I'm not gonna stop you
You can blame it all on me

I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the girl that gets the glory
Cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I was

Wish I could feel about you
The way you feel about me
But you can't make a heart say something
That it don't believe

So go on, hate me if you have to
I hate myself too
Cause as much as I want to be

I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the girl that gets the glory
Cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I was

Go on, hate me if you have to
I still care about you
As much as I want to be

I'm not the hero in the story
I'm not the girl that gets the glory
Cause you're looking for true love
And I'm not the one
But I wish, but I wish I wa



Valerie Garza

Cecy Galicia

En el papel vamos juntos
SĂ© que miramos esa parte
Pero casi nunca toma para siempre
SĂ© que estoy rompiendo tu corazĂłn

AsĂ­ que continĂșa, di lo que quieras
No voy a detenerte
Puedes culparme de todo

No soy el héroe de la historia
No soy la chica que obtiene la gloria
Porque estĂĄs buscando el amor verdadero
Y yo no lo soy
Pero me gustarĂ­a, pero me gustarĂ­a ser

OjalĂĄ pudiera sentir por ti
Lo que tu sientes por mi
Pero no puedes hacer que un corazĂłn diga algo
Que no crea

AsĂ­ que adelante, odiame si tienes que
Yo también me odio
Porque aun tanto como lo quiera

No soy el héroe de la historia
No soy la chica que obtiene la gloria
Porque estĂĄs buscando el amor verdadero
Y yo no lo soy
Pero me gustarĂ­a, pero me gustarĂ­a ser

Vamos, odiame si tienes que
yo todavĂ­a me preocupo por ti
Por mucho que quiera

No soy el héroe de la historia
No soy la chica que obtiene la gloria
Porque estĂĄs buscando el amor verdadero
Y yo no lo soy
Pero me gustarĂ­a, pero me gustarĂ­a ser



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Monnie Flores

Makes me want to go have a drink in a dark, smoky bar lol

Mary Cruz GarcĂ­a-Valdez

Let's go!! lol

Jackson Hosey

this album is my new favorite! She kills it!

Gregory King

She real kill did song she do real great love song I hope she more on her new album

Christine

This song breaks my heart. I love it so much--I think we've all had this moment.

5zero1 2-Cents

I'm sitting here crying like a little girl wow.

Chan Janie

yea this song does it to me too, just triggers all those "I should have" or I shouldn't have" moments.

Gregory King

Did song is the best I heard in a while

Gregory King

I did thank that I would love country music that but went I hear her that all chance she make me a believe in her kind of country music

Gregory King

@Allisa Simmons she is one of the best artists in the music businesses right now and she is one of the best write to

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