1. Peter P. Martin III, an electro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two musicians.
1. Peter P. Martin III, an electronic dance music producer with focus in progressive house, hailing from Texas, USA. His first productions under his name became released in 2003, on Method Records, subdivision of famous Baroque. Along with this, he formed a group Pinkbox Special with Derek Howell and they've released few productions on Holland's Armada Music. After that Armada Music became interested in young talent and he delivered two productions for Armada's Electronic Elements. After that, Peter started to work with several different progressive house labels like Proton Music and, recently, with promising quality, cutting edge progressive MicroCastle Music.
2. Peter Martin (born 1970) is an American jazz pianist who has released two albums on the Max Jazz label, Something Unexpected (2001) and In The P.M. (2005).
Martin is more known as a sideman, and has played and recorded with artists such as Victor Goines, Johnny Griffin, Wynton Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Joshua Redman, Dianne Reeves and Rodney Whitaker.
I Wish
Peter Martin Lyrics
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Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day would bring
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door
With boy thought I told you not to go outside
Tryin′ your best to bring the
Water to your eyes
Thinkin' it might stop her
From woopin′ your behind
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
Cause I love them so
Brother says he's tellin'
′Bout you playin′ doctor with that girl
Just don't tell I′ll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy after church is through
Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the
Wall (you nasty boy)
Teacher sends you to the principal′s office down the wall
You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right
But while you were doin′it-it sure felt outta sight
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
The song "I Wish" by Peter Martin is a wistful reflection on the innocence of childhood and the loss of that innocence as we grow up. The singer describes a time when his only worry was what toy he would get for Christmas, and even though they didn't always get what they wanted, they were still happy because of the joy the day brought. He remembers sneaking out the back door to hang out with his "hoodlum friends" and getting in trouble for it, but still feeling like it was worth it. The singer longs for those days to come back, to feel that same simple joy and freedom that he felt as a child.
The song also touches on the theme of growing up too fast. The singer remembers playing doctor with a girl and getting in trouble for it, but being promised anything he wanted if he didn't tell on himself. He also remembers trading his Sunday school money for candy and writing something naughty on the wall, and getting sent to the principal's office for it. While he acknowledges that these things are wrong, he still remembers them fondly and wishes he could go back to that time when he didn't know any better.
Overall, "I Wish" is a song about nostalgia and the longing for a simpler time. It speaks to the universal experience of growing up and realizing that the world is not as innocent and carefree as we once thought.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back on when I
Reflecting on a past time in my life
Was a little nappy headed boy
When I was a young child with unruly hair
Then my only worry
My main concern at that time
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Was what gift I would receive on Christmas
Even though we sometimes
Despite the fact that on occasion
Would not get a thing
We didn't receive any gifts
We were happy with the
We found joy in
Joy the day would bring
The happiness of the holiday
Sneaking out the back door
Leaving through the rear exit secretly
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
To associate with my mischievous group of peers
Greeted at the back door
Met with opposition upon returning home
With boy thought I told you not to go outside
With the response of being reminded not to leave
Tryin' your best to bring the
Attempting
Water to your eyes
To cry
Thinkin' it might stop her
Believing it could prevent a physical punishment
From woopin' your behind
From spanking me
I wish those days could come back once more
I yearn to relive those times
Why did those days ever have to go
I question why those times ended
Cause I love them so
Because I cherished them deeply
Brother says he's tellin'
My sibling claims to be sharing information about me
'Bout you playin' doctor with that girl
About you engaging in a game of pretend physician with a female
Just don't tell I'll give you
If you don't inform on me, I will provide you with
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Anything you desire
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
Our mother provides us with funds for religious education
You trade yours for candy after church is through
You exchange your money for sweets after attending service
Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the
Using tobacco and composing rude messages on the
Wall (you nasty boy)
Wall (being an inappropriate young man)
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the wall
Educator refers you to the head administrator of the school
You grow up and learn that kind of thing ain't right
As you mature, you understand that type of behavior is inappropriate
But while you were doin' it-it sure felt outta sight
However, during the act, it felt truly amazing
I wish those days could come back once more
I yearn to relive those times
Why did those days ever have to go
I question why those times ended
I wish those days could come back once more
I yearn to relive those times
Why did those days ever have to go
I question why those times ended
Writer(s): Stevland Morris, Alyvia Davidah Christian
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.