I Wish
Niki Colet Lyrics

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There's a word for this, you know
And it goes
And it goes
Stolen glances from across the room
You want me
And I want you
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh

I wish you would
Take me home
You and I both know
What we're afraid to show

The other night I dreamt of your kiss
And it felt like this
And it felt like this
I'm a little lonely Friday night
Is there anywhere
That you need to be
Stay with me
Stay with me

I wish you would
Take me home
You and I both know
What we're afraid to show

Wrap me in the warmth
Of the bridge of your nose
Like so
Like so
I wanna sit by you and read my books
While you take down notes
And forget you have to go

One day, I'll look up into your face
And we'll laugh and both say
"Remember when we were young?"
And we'll watch the cars go by
Fog rolling in like sea tide
I'll memorize your smile
And you'll hold me
When it gets cold
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wish" by Niki Colet is a love song about the desire and anticipation for two people to take their relationship to the next level. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for someone, stolen glances across a room that reveal mutual attraction, and the dream of being able to take the person home. The chorus repeats the line "I wish you would take me home," emphasizing the powerful desire of the singer to be with this person.

The second verse describes a dream in which the singer experiences a powerful connection with the person they desire, and they feel lonely without them on a Friday night. The lyrics paint a picture of intimacy, as the singer imagines sitting with this person while reading books and sharing moments of closeness. The final verse looks forward to a future in which the two people are older and can look back on their youthful love with fondness.

The song is characterized by its plaintive melody, which emphasizes the sadness and yearning in the lyrics. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its repetition of the phrase "I wish you would take me home" over a simple guitar pattern. The song's production is relatively sparse, consisting mainly of acoustic guitar and vocals, which gives it an intimate, heartfelt feel.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a word for this, you know
I am aware that there is a specific word that can describe our current situation.

And it goes
It's not my place to speak the word, but you know what it is.

Stolen glances from across the room
We keep looking at each other, but try not to get caught.

You want me
Your eyes suggest that you feel attracted to me.

And I want you
I am also feeling drawn towards you.

I wish you would Take me home You and I both know What we're afraid to show
I yearn for you to make a move and take me to your place. We have a mutual understanding of what we really desire, but are hesitant to reveal it to each other.

The other night I dreamt of your kiss And it felt like this And it felt like this
I had a dream about kissing you the other night, and it felt amazing.

I'm a little lonely Friday night Is there anywhere That you need to be Stay with me Stay with me
I'm feeling a bit lonely tonight, and I want you to stay and spend time with me instead of going somewhere else.

Wrap me in the warmth Of the bridge of your nose Like so Like so
I want you to hold me close and give me warmth, just like the way your nose warms up when you are close to someone.

I wanna sit by you and read my books While you take down notes And forget you have to go
I want to be with you, doing our own things, while also being together. I want you to have nowhere to go, so we can just enjoy our time spent close to each other.

One day, I'll look up into your face And we'll laugh and both say "Remember when we were young?" And we'll watch the cars go by Fog rolling in like sea tide I'll memorize your smile And you'll hold me When it gets cold
Someday in the future, we'll look back on this time and marvel at how young we were. When that day comes, we'll reminisce and laugh together. As we sit and watch everything go by, I'll take in every detail of you, and you will hold me close when it gets chilly.

Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh
These repeated sounds express how deeply I feel about you, and how much I am yearning to be close to you.

Writer(s): Monica Colet

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