I Wish I Could
MaryJet Lyrics
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To say anything at anytime
At anyplace anywhere
I wish I could say
Something that would surprice you
But it ain't that easy oh no
Do you find it strange to see me
After all this time
I want to show you to the world
Right now, I want to show you
To the world but i can't
Instrumental
Do you find it strange to see me
After all this time
And now that I'm here just don't lie
Do you find it strange to see me
After all this time
And now that I'm here just don't lie
I want to show you to the world
The lyrics of "I Wish I Could" by MaryJet revolve around personal expression and the desire to reveal one's true self. The opening lines express the longing for complete freedom of speech - the ability to say anything at any time, in any place. This idea emphasizes the importance of self-expression and authenticity. The challenge, however, is that revealing one's true self can often be difficult and intimidating. The singer acknowledges that saying something that will surprise or impress someone is far from easy, and it requires a lot of courage and vulnerability.
The singer's desire to reveal herself to the world is also illustrated through the repetition of the lines "Do you find it strange to see me after all this time?" and "I want to show you to the world." These lines imply that the singer has been hiding or holding back part of herself for some time, and she is now ready to reveal her true identity. However, this desire is met with a sense of frustration and limitation, as the singer laments that she can't show herself to the world even though she wants to.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the importance of self-expression and personal authenticity. It emphasizes the challenges of revealing oneself fully while acknowledging the value and importance of doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Wouldn't it be nice
Expressing a desire for something positive
To say anything at anytime
Wishing for the ability to express oneself freely
At anyplace anywhere
Desiring the freedom to express oneself in any setting
I wish I could say
Repeating the central desire of the song
Something that would surprice you
Hoping to impress or make an impact on someone
But it ain't that easy oh no
Acknowledging the challenges of expressing oneself honestly
Do you find it strange to see me
Asking if the other person is surprised or uncomfortable
After all this time
Pointing out the amount of time that has passed since they last saw each other
And now that I'm here just don't lie
Asking the other person to be honest about their feelings
I want to show you to the world
Expressing a desire to share the other person's greatness with others
Right now, I want to show you
Reiterating the desire to showcase the other person
To the world but i can't
Expressing frustration at being unable to share the other person's greatness
Do you find it strange to see me
Repeating the earlier question
After all this time
Again pointing out the amount of time that has passed
And now that I'm here just don't lie
Requesting honesty from the other person
I want to show you to the world
Reiterating the desire to showcase the other person
Writer(s): Mariette Petra Carola Hansson, Mats Goeran Johansson, Mats Arne Persson
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.