I Wish
Mayer Lyrics


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Well I wish that it would rain
Heavy rain down from the sky
Maybe then you wouldn't see the teardrops in my eyes
Well I wish that it would rain
It would be a great disguise
Maybe then you wouldn't see the teardrops in my eyes
And all of the raindrops that fall down on my face
Erase all the memories of you and your embrace
I'll long for the moment that I lose this bitter taste
And I don't want you to see me this way

Well I wish that it would rain
Heavy rain down from the sky
Ooh maybe then I wouldn't see you walking right on by
Well I wish that it would rain
Let it storm just for awhile
Ooh yeah maybe then you wouldn't see this sadness in my smile
Ooh no and all of the raindrops that fall down on my face
Erase all the memories of you and your embrace
I'll long for the moment that I lose this bitter taste
And I don't want you to see me this way

Rain down rain down
Rain down rain down
Rain down rain down on me

Rain down rain down




Rain down rain down
Rain down rain down on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mayer's song "I Wish" convey a sense of sadness and longing for a lost love. The opening lines express the desire for heavy rain to fall from the sky as a way to alleviate the tears the singer is shedding due to the heartbreak he is experiencing. The rain, in this sense, would act as a veil or disguise to hide the depth of his emotions from the person who caused them.


The chorus repeats the desire for rain, only this time it is to obscure the pain and sadness that the singer feels as he watches his former lover walk by. The rain would serve as a temporary distraction to his feelings, even if it is just for a little while. The last lines of the chorus reinforce this idea as the singer wishes that the sadness in his smile will go unnoticed.


The verses continue the metaphor of rain as a cleansing and healing force. The raindrops that would fall on his face would erase the memories of the past relationship and his former lover's embrace. It would be a moment when he could finally let go of the bitterness that he currently feels, and he longs for the taste of that release. The repetition of the phrase "Rain down on me" serves as a plea for healing and closure.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I wish that it would rain
I hope for rain to come down from the sky as a mask to hide my tears from you.


Heavy rain down from the sky
I want the rain to be heavy enough to make sure no one sees my tears.


Maybe then you wouldn't see the teardrops in my eyes
Rain would be a perfect disguise to hide the fact that I am crying.


It would be a great disguise
Rain would provide the perfect amount of cover to conceal my emotions from you.


And all of the raindrops that fall down on my face
The raindrops falling on my face would help to erase and cleanse the memories of you and our past together.


Erase all the memories of you and your embrace
The rain symbolizes a way to wash away the memories of our love affair and to finally move on.


I’ll long for the moment that I lose this bitter taste
I yearn for the time when I will finally move on and forget about the pain that you caused me.


And I don’t want you to see me this way
I don't want you to see me crying or sad because it would give you the satisfaction of knowing you still have an effect on me.


Ooh maybe then I wouldn't see you walking right on by
If it rained, it would provide an excuse for me not to have to see you or have a conversation with you.


Let it storm just for awhile
I would love for a huge storm to come so that it would take my focus off of you for a little while.


Ooh yeah maybe then you wouldn't see this sadness in my smile
Rain would help to hide the sadness on my face and prevent you from seeing my true emotions.


Rain down rain down
I am wishing for a downpour of rain to cleanse me of my emotions.


Rain down rain down on me
I am asking for the rain to come specifically to fall on me - to not miss anyone else.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW M COHEN

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Well I wish that it would rain
Heavy rain down from the sky
Maybe then you wouldn’t see the teardrops in my eyes
Well I wish that it would rain
It would be a great disguise
Maybe then you wouldn’t see the teardrops in my eyes
And all of the raindrops that fall down on my face
Erase all the memories of you and your embrace
I’ll long for the moment that I lose this bitter taste
And I don’t want you to see me this way

Well I wish that it would rain
Heavy rain down from the sky
Oooh maybe then I wouldn’t see you walking right on by
Well I wish that it would rain
Let it storm just for awhile
Oohh yeah maybe then you wouldn’t see this sadness in my smile
Ooh noo and all of the raindrops that fall down on my face
Erase all the memories of you and your embrace
I’ll long for the moment that I lose this bitter taste
And I don’t want you to see me this way

Rain down rain down [x2]
Rain down rain down on me
[Repeat]



All comments from YouTube:

Kenneth

This song is beautiful. Mayer did his thing. It has that old school 70's feel. Much success to Mr. Hawthorne.

ShawnParker10

His voice is so soulful. Love this song.

Pheyo

I heard this in 2012....a 14 year old kid with no experiences in life.
I'm here now in 2022...I've been thru so much I just want it to rain

Madison Avery

This!

Beatrice Hocking

Love his songs and his voice.

Cam Cross

This guy has mad talent. Great song

Wyatt Earp

This guy can sing beautifully, I love his soft but strong voice and how it brings back the old R & B style that many of us miss now a days. Great job Mayer and please don't stop creating these great tunes.

Gene Franklyn

Yes yes. "That old R& B style that many if us miss now a days" Do I ever! Beautiful music with heart & soul for
all ppl.( Instead of constant yelling and diss tracks about who can be the biggest poser ala Rick Ross)

NS

This guy is the business. Classic oldies vibe in modern times....legit!

Caramel_Queen504

Agree

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