Wish You Were Here
Nancy Wilson & James Ingram Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
never tried to get you to stay
Somehow I talked myself into
believing that
It s just another game we play
But the moment you re gone
the heartache begins
keep drowning in
Should I reach for the phone or
wait for your call
I don t care who was wrong I
won t go there at all
[CHORUS:]
Oh I wish you were here
It s sometimes like these that I
desperately need you
And I wish you were here
There s a world of love
inside to share
I wish you were here
And the thing that keeps us
from drifting apart
Is the fact that we re bound by
the soul and the heart
Every power on earth every
storm we ll survive
Come hell or high water love
won t denied
[CHORUS:]
Oh I wish you were here
It s times like these that I
desperately need you
And I wish you were here
There s a love of love inside
us to share
I wish you were here
Far too many nights, too
many fights
When we should be making up
Let s get past the pride
And reach down inside for love
REPEAT
[CHORUS:]
The lyrics of Nancy Wilson's song Wish You Were Here describe the feeling of missing someone who has left. The singer admits that they did not try to make the person stay and instead convinced themselves that their departure was just part of a game. However, as soon as they are gone, the singer feels a deep sense of sadness and longs for their return, debating whether to call or wait for the other person to reach out. Despite any conflicts or disagreements they may have had, the singer acknowledges that the love they share is what binds them together and will help them overcome any obstacles.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "I wish you were here," emphasizing the singer's desire for the other person's presence in their life. They express that there is a "world of love inside to share" and encourage the other person to put aside their pride and show love. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, leaving the listener with a bittersweet sense of longing and hope.
Overall, the lyrics of Wish You Were Here convey a universal feeling of missing someone and the hope for reconciliation and love. The song's message is simple but poignant, showcasing Nancy Wilson's ability to evoke deep emotions through her music.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you leaving and
I watched you leave without a fight.
never tried to get you to stay
I didn't try to convince you to stay because I believed it was just a game.
Somehow I talked myself into believing that
I convinced myself it was okay to let you go.
It's just another game we play
Relationships can feel like a game, where people come and go.
But the moment you're gone
After you left, I realized how much I need you.
the heartache begins
The pain of missing you is overwhelming.
Like an ocean of sorrow that I keep drowning in
The sadness feels like it’s swallowing me whole.
Should I reach for the phone or wait for your call
I'm not sure if I should reach out to you or wait for you to reach out to me.
I don't care who was wrong I won't go there at all
Apportioning blame won't help our situation.
Oh I wish you were here
I miss you so much right now.
It's sometimes like these that I desperately need you
I need you to be here for me during tough times.
There's a world of love inside to share
I have so much love to give, but I need you here to share it with.
And the thing that keeps us from drifting apart
We are held together by our love.
Is the fact that we're bound by the soul and the heart
Our connection is a deep one, based on the soul and heart.
Every power on earth every storm we'll survive
Together, we can overcome anything.
Come hell or high water love won't denied
No matter what happens, our love will never fade.
Far too many nights, too many fights
We've had our fair share of arguments.
When we should be making up Let's get past the pride
We need to put our egos aside and come back together.
And reach down inside for love
To heal our relationship, we need to find our love for each other.
Oh I wish you were here
I'm still missing you and wish you were with me.
There's a love of love inside us to share
Our love for each other is still strong and waiting to be shared.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, JOLYON W. SKINNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edouard Milan
Two beautiful voices. May God bless them both.
Patrick Boyela
Beautiful voices indeed
Raphael Mzuzwana
I can only imagine the melodic verses served in heaven for these super beings.❤❤
rienzied
He was , is and will always be my favorite soul singer, because he really sings from the heart. A simple man who has walked the straight and narrow and kept his life clean, happy and healthy. Thank you James for the lovely music....
OlaOla-AAAY🎶🎤
Now both together in heaven! Rest well James and Nancy!
Jessie Hsu
Great R&B music!!! Sounds simply beautiful in the cool late summer night. What a treat! Thank you for posting it~
Velda Gumbs
Wow! What a fabulous voice! James Ingram, you were the best.
Anne Hamilton
I sure do wish this was a hit, two great legends in the making, it gets no better than this thanks for the upload on this, real music is always so appreciative!!!
marie-rose daly
yass real music
jadafungchung12
Beautiful song, james is really a soul thriller, n he found the partner to express this song(Nancy)