Wish
Olivia Lyrics


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I wish I couldn't stay
Cause you're driving me crazy
I can't seem to get along
Maybe too much time alone
Maybe too much time feeling so far
Away from everyone and everything
Why can't I pick up the phone
Why can't I tell someone that something's wrong
If I don't answer don't take it personally
Just going in my head around and round again
I wish I couldn't stay
At your party
Cause I'm having a terrible time
Haven't spoken to anybody
Sitting alone
I wish I couldn't stay
Sunlight through my window
Cool breeze from the sky
I don't mind
It's just a way that time goes by
Don't worry about the night
Traffic on a Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon
After school
Didn't expect the rain so soon
Just another Saturday alone




I wish I couldn't stay
(But now I kinda wish I had)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Olivia's song "Wish" convey her feeling of being alone and disconnected from the world around her. She feels overwhelmed and frustrated with her own thoughts, and wishes she could escape her own mind. Olivia indicates that she might be struggling with mental health as she is unable to pick up the phone and talk to someone when she is feeling low. She is also shown trying to fit in but failing miserable while trying to put up a brave front. When she wishes to leave, it's not just the party or her surroundings that she wants to escape from, but also her own thoughts and feelings.


The following verse describes Olivia's inner peace and how there are times when she enjoys being alone. Even though she may be dealing with negative emotions and mental strain, she also finds moments of comfort in the simple things in life like the sunlight and a cool breeze.


Overall, the song beautifully captures the feeling of being lost and disconnected in the midst of others. It emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others and seeking help during challenging times.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I couldn't stay
I wish I could leave the situation that is causing me discomfort or pain.


Cause you're driving me crazy
I am feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because of your actions or behavior.


I can't seem to get along
I am having difficulty connecting or communicating with others.


Maybe too much time alone
Perhaps spending too much time by myself is causing me to feel isolated and detached from others.


Maybe too much time feeling so far
Maybe being distant from people and events for an extended period has affected my emotional stability.


Away from everyone and everything
I am feeling distant and removed from people and places that I would typically interact with regularly.


Why can't I pick up the phone
I am struggling to reach out to someone for help or support.


Why can't I tell someone that something's wrong
I am having difficulty expressing my emotions and sharing what is bothering me.


If I don't answer don't take it personally
If I don't respond immediately, it is not because I don't care or I am ignoring you.


Just going in my head around and round again
My thoughts and emotions are continuously cycling in my mind, causing me distress.


At your party
I am attending an event, but it is not enjoyable for me.


Cause I'm having a terrible time
I am not enjoying myself because of the environment, people or circumstances.


Haven't spoken to anybody
I haven't interacted or communicated with anyone at the event.


Sitting alone
I am isolated, lonely and feel like an outsider.


Sunlight through my window
The light coming through my window creates a mood or atmosphere.


Cool breeze from the sky
The cool breeze flowing from outside is refreshing, calming and relaxing.


I don't mind
I am not bothered or upset by my current situation.


It's just a way that time goes by
I accept that time passes, and things change, and there is nothing I can do about it.


Don't worry about the night
You don't have to be concerned about the upcoming night, as I will manage just fine.


Traffic on a Wednesday
The heavy flow of vehicles on the road today is causing delays and impatience.


Wednesday afternoon
It's the middle of the week, and there is nothing special happening.


After school
I am free and have nothing planned after I finish school.


Didn't expect the rain so soon
I am caught off guard by the sudden rain and am unprepared.


Just another Saturday alone
I am experiencing another uneventful weekend on my own.


I wish I couldn't stay
I want to leave this place or situation that is bringing me discomfort or unpleasantness.


(But now I kinda wish I had)
Although I initially wanted to leave, I am having second thoughts and considering what I would miss out on if I do.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Olivia Andrews

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@user-zq7fq4ld1w

瞬きが風を呼ぶ
微笑みが ざわめきを消し去る
あなたの目に住む天使がささやく
すべてが今始まると

Can you feel it now
Can you feel it now
波に飲み込まれたように
Pulling on my heart
Pulling on my heart
息を止め 手をのばして

Baby この世界は
昨日とは違う
あなたのことしか見えない
Baby my wish on a wing
この空を裂いて
あふれる一つの言葉で

輝きをたどる視線
迷わず あなたへ走るのに
立ちすくむ心 ため息をつく
まるで 長い旅の様で

Can you feel it now
Can you feel it now
時は無情に流れてく
Pulling on my heart
Pulling on my heart
この思い 解き放して

Baby もう未来も
約束もいらない
あなたがそこにいるだけで
Baby my wish on a wing
この声を翔ばせ
ふるえる星を突き抜けて

Do you feel me?
Do you feel me now?

Baby この世界は
昨日とは違う
あなたのことしか見えない
Baby my wish on a wing
この空を裂いて
あふれる一つの言葉で

Baby もう未来も
約束もいらない
あなたがそこにいるだけで
Baby my wish on a wing
この声を翔ばせ
ふるえる星を突き抜けて



@ginia54

matataki ga kaze wo yobu
hohoemi ga zawameki wo keshi tesaru
anata no me ni sumu tenshi ga sasayaku
subede ga ima hajimaru to

Can you feel it now
Can you feel it now
nami ni nomu komareta youni
Pulling on my heart
Pulling on my heart
iki wo tame te wo nobashite

Baby kono sekai wa
kinou towa chigau
anata no koto shika mie nai
Baby my wish on a wing
kono sora wo saite
afureru hitotsu no kotoba de

kakayaki wo tadoru shisen
mayowazu anata he hashiru noni
tachi sukumu kokoro tame iki wo tsuku

marude nagai tabi no you de

Can you feel it now
Can you feel it now
toki wa mujyou ni nagare teku
Pulling on my heart
Pulling on my heart
kono omoi toki hanashite

Baby mou mirai mo
yakusoku wo iranai
anata ga soko ni iru dake de
Baby my wish on a wing
kono koe wo tobase

furueru hoshi wo tukinukete

Do you feel me?
Do you feel me now?

Baby kono sekai wa
kinou towa chigau
anata no koto shika mie nai
Baby my wish on a wing
kono sora wo saite
afureru hitotsu no kotoba de

Baby mou mirai mo
yakusoku wo iranai
anata ga soko ni iru dake de
Baby my wish on a wing
kono koe wo tobase



@user-wj7lp9ph2t

瞬きが風を呼ぶ
微笑みが ざわめきを消し去る
あなたの目に住む天使が囁く
全てが今始まると

Can you feeling now
Can you feeling now
波に飲み込まれたように
Pulling on my heart
Pulling on my heart
息を止め 手をのばして

Baby この世界は
昨日とは違う
あなたのことしか見えない
Baby my wish on a wing
この空を裂いて
あふれる一つの言葉で

輝きをたどる視線
迷わず あなたへ走るのに
立ちすくむ心 ため息をつく
まるで長い旅の様で

Can you feel it now
Can you feel it now
時は無情に流れてく
Pulling on my heart
Pulling on my heart
この思い 解き放して

Baby もう未来も
約束もいらない
あなたがそこにいるだけで
Baby my wish on a wing
この声を翔ばせ
ふるえる星を突き抜けて

Do you feel me?
Do you feel me now?

Baby この世界は
昨日とは違う
あなたのことしか見えない
Baby my wish on a wing
この空を裂いて
あふれる一つの言葉で

Baby もう未来も
約束もいらない
あなたがそこにいるだけで
Baby my wish on a wing
この声を翔ばせ
ふるえる星を突き抜けて



All comments from YouTube:

@sabrinarei3052

I interviewed Olivia before her performance in the U.S. and she was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I wish she had kept making music like this but she suffers from social anxiety and it was clear even then that the pressures of fame and being a recording artist in Japan were proving too much for her. She captured REIRA's essence of being a bird in a cage almost perfectly, possibly because she could relate all too well.

@cakesadako375

ai que demais <3 <3 Forças pra Olivia

@phuwinnies

woah, u sure are lucky :0

@jhvghjgjkhlihli

you met her!? lucky

@guchi137

wow

@rosarojas2730

and what did you ask her in the interview? did you talk a lot? How lucky you are, I'd like to meet an artist as complete as her, as well as person.

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@xXxakurokuxXx123

It’s 2020 and I am still in love with the Nana soundtrack 💕

@user-zo8si9bp4b

I'm still waiting

@luen9417

same

@animegraveyard776

@@user-zo8si9bp4b Waiting for what?

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