“things i wish you said” is the final track on emails i can’t send fwd:, t… Read Full Bio ↴“things i wish you said” is the final track on emails i can’t send fwd:, the re-issue of Sabrina Carpenter’s fifth studio album, which was released on March 17, 2023. The album closer follows Carpenter thinking over things she wished she had heard from her now ex. On the final chorus, Carpenter admits that she wasted time thinking and fantasizing about things she wished her ex said.

things i wish you said
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics

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Baby, sorry I left you in the dark
I always reach for your leg over there on your side of the car
Baby, everything reminds me of you
Nobody gets my jokes, everyone here thinks I'm fuckin' rude

When I saw you cry, I didn't handle it well
Without you here I don't know what to do with myself
I think about these things at night

Before I fall asleep
Things I wish you said to me

Things like, "Darling, I hope you know it scared me to death
The night that your sister said that you got in an accident
And, "God I, I'm watching everything that you do
I can't get your songs out of my head, or your hair out of my room"

I saw you met somebody and I'm jealous as hell
That I can't even stomach loving somebody else
I think about these things at night
Before I fall asleep
Things I wish you said to me

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ah

I'm sorry that I pulled the "It's not you, it's me"
One day I'll make sure you get a real apology

I'll waste my time, I'll waste my life on idiotic things
Like things you never said, things you'll never say to me

Overall Meaning

In "Things I Wish You Said" by Sabrina Carpenter, the singer expresses regret over a failed relationship, apologizing for leaving her partner in the dark and not being able to handle their emotions properly. She feels jealous of her ex-partner who seems to have moved on with someone else while she's still stuck in her feelings. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of wishing we had said or done things differently in past relationships. The singer yearns for the comfort of hearing her ex-partner's reassuring words like "Darling, I hope you know it scared me to death", or "God I, I'm watching everything that you do."

One of the most striking themes of the song is the idea of regret and the wish to turn back time. The singer wishes that she had expressed her love and appreciation more clearly when she had the chance. The line, "I'll waste my time, I'll waste my life on idiotic things, like things you never said, things you'll never say to me," suggests that she is still haunted by her missed opportunities with her partner. The song captures the feeling of wanting to go back in time and relive the relationship in a different way, but ultimately realizing that it's impossible.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, sorry I left you in the dark
Apologizing for not keeping the significant other informed about something important

I always reach for your leg over there on your side of the car
Yearning for the physical presence of the other person

Baby, everything reminds me of you
Clinging on to memories of the other person as everything around reminds of them

Nobody gets my jokes, everyone here thinks I'm fuckin' rude
Feeling misunderstood and lonely in the absence of the other person

When I saw you cry, I didn't handle it well
Reminiscing about not being supportive enough when the other person needed it the most

Without you here I don't know what to do with myself
Feeling lost and directionless without the other person in life

Things I wish you said to me
Reflecting on the unspoken feelings and desires that were never expressed by the other person

I saw you met somebody and I'm jealous as hell
Envious of the new person in the other person's life

That I can't even stomach loving somebody else
Not being able to fathom the idea of loving someone else

Ooh, ooh
Vocalization of the emotions being expressed

Ooh, ah
Vocalization of the emotions being expressed

I'm sorry that I pulled the "it's not you, it's me"
Expressing regret for using a cliche phrase to end the relationship

One day I'll make sure you get a real apology
Promising to apologize properly in the future

I'll waste my time, I'll waste my life on idiotic things
Indicating a willingness to waste life on fruitless pursuits

Like things you never said, things you'll never say to me
Reiterating the longing for the other person's unexpressed words and feelings

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Leroy James Clampitt, Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter, Stephenie Nicole Jones

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@noemizullian8775

2y↑8

"things i wish you said"

Baby, sorry I left you in the dark
I always reach for your leg over there on your side of the car
Baby, everything reminds me of you
Nobody gets my jokes, everyone here thinks I'm fuckin' rude

When I saw you cry, I didn't handle it well
Without you here I don't know what to do with myself

I think about these things at night
Before I fall asleep
Things I wish you said to me

Things like darling, I hope you know it scared me to death
The night that your sister said that you got in an accident
And God I, I'm watching everything that you do
I can't get your songs out of my head, or your hair out of my room

I saw you met somebody and I'm jealous as hell
That I can't even stomach loving somebody else
I think about these things at night before I fall asleep
Things I wish you said to me

Sorry that I pulled the it's not you, it's me
One day I'll make sure you get a real apology
I'll waste my time, I'll waste my life on idiotic things
Like things you never said, things you'll never say to me

All comments from YouTube:

@effervescence.mp4812

2y↑4.4K

from "emails i can't send" to "things i wish you said" literally the perfect way to wrap up an album

@aestheticqueen15

2y↑27

@tatiannamaldonado3530

2y↑21

UGH SO GOOD!!!!

@_malikjackson

2y↑11

LITERALLY

@Narra0002

2y↑9

True

@fernandoangon1129

2y↑11

It’s a great continuation and ending!

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@samkarlitv9318

2y↑3.4K

i wish she would sing more songs in the lower register cause i had chills from those "handle it well" "jealous as hell" moments

@dupatuptup

2y↑76

All because i liked a boy's bridge in the live version

@Andy-gz1hg

2y↑3

So true!

@tatiannamaldonado3530

2y↑41

Ugh me too - always loves when she drops little videos where it’s just her singing ballads of her songs.

@0Milena_aneliM0

2y↑5

She is singing the entire song that way. You are liking exactly the part where she overlayed high vocals

@JaySto95

2y↑17

@@0Milena_aneliM0 those lines are actually her lowest register in the whole song..

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@hey-zel

2y↑1.1K

Every new song Sabrina Carpenter releases just sounds better then the last. They’re all so good

@angelinebena9675

2y↑3

Ikr!!!

@LaptapGamer

1y↑1

And here I am still streaming Eyes Wide Open lol

@hey-zel

@@LaptapGamer same!

@randomthoughtsofaunistudent

2y↑1K

I love how sentimental this song and does a great job of story-telling and bringing you through all of the moments and experiences she remembers.

@ummmguysss

2y↑559

Her voice is just so gentle and soft. her slow songs are my favorite because they just sound so sweet.

@analuizis

2y↑195

how much FEELING this song carries and how much she manages to convey VERY well and make the listener feel it in a magnificently easy way, in addition to the vocals, the melismas and her IMPECCABLE voice in general is what makes everything perfect. sabrina carpenter deserves to conquer the whole world.

@Eetrinate

1y↑39

Maybe it’s the melancholy in the lyrics, maybe it’s the pain in her voice, it reminds me of the song Gone by Rosé. Would be totally dreamy if they can work together on a song. Love them both ❤

@petehardiman2716

1y↑59

This maybe the most beautiful song I've ever heard in my 53 years on this earth. Well done Sabrina. I'm following you on Spotify

@J.U.N.N.I.P.E.R

1y↑8

Awwww that's so sweet

@gracestovall4465

2y↑271

Sabrina’s voice is so relaxing and nice to listen to

@JEIDIKVNSKY

2y↑263

i thought decode was the best song to wrap up this album but i'm wrong, this is way more better. we're so proud of you sabrina!!

@breB0T

2y↑83

I'm loving all these new songs. Her voice and story telling through her lyrics are just beautiful.

@ACE_6210

1y↑29

Not quite sure why I tear up when I hear this, sometimes, but it just brings out the emotions

@Chicken_Nuggii

43w↑2

Same 😭

@ACE_6210

39w↑1

@@Chicken_Nuggiieven now, trying to sing it, I almost started tearing up 😭

@GenesisLandy

2y↑111

Sabrina always know how to do a good song 💕

@TheAllyPatty

2y↑27

The way you can hear the pain within the harmonies. Damn. Chills. Love this.

@hey-zel

2y↑148

Sabrina has a way with transmitting her feelings into a song that makes it sound so personal and special. I admire that so much

@Aaaaahahahaaaaa

2y↑93

Love how this is called “Things i wish you said” while the whole album is of things she never did <3
Such a perfect ending!
Love these sm

@ally-22

2y↑4

true it's the perfect way to close the album

@edenmanyika9756

2y↑3

That's genius 🤩I never thought of that at all😊wow

@mariamorgana-ef4si

2y↑196

Ok I won't stand if Sabrina continues to be underrated after these masterpieces that she has as songs...

@cristelvelasco5182

2y↑3

Ikr???

@mariamorgana-ef4si

2y↑3

@@cristelvelasco5182 yep that's so annoying.. I mean are they asleep or what?

@ZakySinging

35w

thank god she didnt now

@Sabriya_Roth

29w

@@ZakySinging???

@helsbels2125

2y↑60

Wow she’s right… I really do wish he had said those things to me, but he never will. She’s captured the feeling beautifully of being let down time and time again. So well written, really did cry the first item I heard this. She’s so talented and beautiful 🩷

@gailepocamas3017

2y↑1

oh my god yes

@arpanamukha7339

2y↑79

All of her songs are just so damn good. I listen to this album on repeat on full blast alone in my house. She’s so talented, that’s obvious but imma point it out anyway. xx

@gracestovall4465

2y↑42

Sabrina is so talented. All of these songs are incredible

@Benjamin-lo8ij

24w↑3

Can we talk about how beautiful she is? With her soothing voice, ahhh, another taste of heaven.

@laibafilms

2y↑58

This entire album is so cohesive and i love it ❤

@RySpitzer

2y↑14

The way I can't listen to this without wanting to scream the line "One day I'll make sure you get a real apology"

@wordswrittenbyme2109

2y↑48

She does it every time. Pure real talent.😍😩😭

@sofiabella2319

2y↑8

this song is so so emotional and im living for it.

@tastingthestars13

2y↑7

This is my favorite song you've ever written. it's beautiful Sabrina.

@ARBUZIK.dudkin

33w↑4

The perfect lyric to finish an album named “Emails I Can’t Send” is “things you’ll never say to me” which is kind of her wishing someone else will send her that email that he can’t send and she knows he will never do that just like the way she would never send that email to him. Such a beautiful way to finish such a meaningful album and personally my favorite era in pop music ever

@kittypipkin

2y↑20

Last night I went to her first concert to kick of her second leg of the Emails I Cant Send tour and wow o wow!! She is just brilliant and everything I want to be (in an non envious way but more inspirational way and it’s incredible) she is phenomenal and so talented, such an amazing song writer and what a beautiful voice

@violet4315

2y↑9

I love how Sabrina Carpenters music is able to draw so many different emotions. None of her songs sound the same or are repetitive. She’s got a beautiful voice to tell stories with and I hope she keeps making songs. By far my favorite artist right now, and I’m sure for years to come. ❤🌷🌻🌺🌸

@dawncrime3121

2y↑10

Sabrina is always so raw and real. With her voice and the melodic vibes, imma listen to this when I day dream in bed at night

@fizzledits2433

2y↑6

I always thought i didnt like this song?? I dont know why, but i never listened to it, until suddenly it came into my mind. I thought it was one of your old songs until i heard this again. I’ve listened to this on repeat now tonight and its my favourite on your album

@HoneyMoon116

2y↑86

Es un talento infravalorado, es fascinante cada canción a tal punto de cautivarte y llevar ese sentimiento a tu corazón.

@Dangurdb

2y↑27

These calm sounds give me good vibes and a nice atmosphere, perfect to finish the album, thank you for these songs ❤

@reychannels1714

2y↑9

I just am in tears right now. Listening to this is matching my current situation and just man it’s hard. I would love to have someone I can say I love you to one more time. This song is beautiful. You’re all beautiful. I love you all even if I don’t know you. If no one has told you then I will, I LOVE YOU.

@urbestgirl

2y↑9

this era will forever be iconic.

@samuelgomezcaro

2y↑35

i will be the happiest person ever in the concert, i hope she sings this live

@Renonkom

2y↑5

Omg I love this song so much like its just came out but uts my fav especially the harmonies . I didn't expect it to be like this as I thought she was going to released some unreleased songs such as wife ....

@nicolemaquilan3543

2y↑11

this album is that one thing you lean on after a bad break up

@SoVidushi

2y↑26

The 4 new tracks on fwd are all so beautiful. Can't wait for the feather music video!

@koemiuwuness

2y↑14

Well damn this song hit me so hard.

@juliana_nicole

2y↑5

This song and Lonesome are so good whattt. Im gonna have these on repeat

@CelebParadise

2y↑143

Woah ! This is so soothing and relaxing ❤❤❤ . Feels like I am in space 🌟

@sfmmmo7599

2y↑45

Me encanta pensar en que he sido fan de ésta tremenda artista desde el principio, ver su evolución es precioso 😭😭

@angasalhctib

2y↑8

This song needs an official music video. Im addicted to it and id love to have the visual video playin on repeat all day like some soothing ambient/background music in my living room 😭😭

@DIYDazzleNails

2y↑6

i love how the entire song are lines she wished her ex said to her. not a single line strays from the theme.

@syedabdulmannan2699

2y↑12

One of the most soothing songs ever heard !!!!

@Adelino1029

1y↑8

Eu amo tanto essa música. O ritmo, a melodia, a letra, a ponte, o sentimento que passa, é tudo PERFEITO. 🩸❤️

@Rene.....

2y↑11

I literally screamed I was not expecting to wake up to a Sabrina banger this is such a beautiful song

@doveminks868

2y↑32

such a beautiful song 💕

@krismora5753

2y↑14

A fan since I was a little girl, and you where my inspiration growing up, and you still are <3 I love you sab

@shishi_4602

2y↑8

This song literally game me chills omg

@user-th5kq6jc8o

2y↑21

Omg! Not even done listening to the song yet but it’s already so beautiful

@noemizullian8775

2y↑8

@TLCALT98

2y↑6

Her vocals here😍 the lyrics 🥹

@nanaadwoaagyemang5796

2y↑14

I don’t listen to Sabrina Carpenter a lot but wow this album was something else

@mariodanielrm2910

2y↑6

Simply this song is so special, I really into EICS, this album is personal and I think it was something we all wanted to hear, Sabrina's work is very good, she simply makes art
I love Sabrina Carpenter

@st4riyy

2y↑2

Just saw this LOVE YOU SABRINAA💓💓💓

@notearsleft217

2y↑3

Omg this ones gonna make me cry

@tylerhh

2y↑8

beautiful song, beautiful vocals, omg.

@noseholekibi

2y↑5

sabrina is lyrical genius 🥹🫶

@samkarlitv9318

2y↑31

this song is sooo beautiful, definitely my favorite one from all the new ones

@dumbdrawings.3967

1y↑3

She's drop dead gorgeous 😢❤

@sxlvxrrr

2y↑1

2:14 to 2:29 I AM SO INLOVE WITH THIS PART

@Bored_124

2y↑3

She’s so amazing she’s a literal walking angel

@MeWhenClementine

2y↑4

HER ALBUM IS LIKE A DIARY❤❤❤

@aislingchico8348

2y↑14

Absolutely LOVE all the songs!! So glad you released them💌

@queenv4340

2y↑8

She has no bad songs

@Sweetlittlepieeeee

2y↑8

I cried! What a song! Thank you Sabrina💌

@vivianasantistebansantos5775

2y↑3

I love your songs Sabrina, love u too

@saltsheeeeps

2y↑8

im only dating whoever calls me "baby" just like Sabrina did at the beginning of this song from now on. there's something so endearing, so loving about it

@nargishasan9094

2y↑8

My new favorite after How many things 👌🏻

@marianakloak2319

1y↑9

this is so dreamy

@andreysamara4782

1y↑2

Erra Nuncaaaa😍😍

@gunm808

2y↑19

I imagine sitting outside my doorstep staring out at the clear night sky listening to this song and feeling a little sad.

@coquettebunniex

2y↑2

I wasn't expecting to fall in love with this song but I did !! just shocked me how beautiful it is

@tannerrogers283

1y↑2

beautiful

@sabysgirl7204

2y↑3

a sad bop from our queeennn

@marinanestouroudi5539

2y↑2

stunning

@coolgirlanya

2y↑1

this album is litteraly so good 🥲

@laibafilms

2y↑1

I see so many parallels to bad 4 business and you are such a genius sabrina im as proud of u xx

@Officially_Caitlin

2y↑2

It’s crazy how gorgeous she is and she has such an angelic voice☺️☺️☺️

@Allaboutyou7

1y↑3

Amazing

@bbbbbbb3257

1y↑3

the Best song ❤😢

@mackena4977

2y↑1

i love her smm

@Erinwotton337

2y↑4

Amazing song Sabrina

@sabbyxsalem5690

2y↑13

Love this song!! ❤❤❤❤

@skhatter7357

2y↑17

Thank you for making music Sabrina, love you and appreciate you more and more everyday<3

@lourdeslopez9703

1y↑3

she wants to make us think this song is not ab her dad, but we know fr it is. Hits me so bad every single time

@drec666

1y↑5

Im new to listening to Sabrina carpenter and my one goal is to listen to evey song by Sabrina carpenter ❤😊

@almightycoffee9415

2y↑1

The beginning of the song reminds me of Arms by Christina Perri. This song is so beautiful both lyrically and sonically.

@justsomegirlwithagodcomple3068

51w↑4

This is way too relatable for my emotional wellbeing

@mariarinta-rahko958

2y↑4

Beautiful song and lovely singing voice❤❤❤❤

@katerinatartara8347

2y↑6

you are the best singer ❤❤

@hjbookcrazy4985

1y↑5

this album came out when I had my break up. and looking at it now. It reminds me a lot about what it was like for me than.

@alejandrafrancocren941

2y↑2

You outdid yourself with this one. omg. can't stop crying

@nitewolf5380

2y↑4

luv her songs...this one make me think of my wife whom just passed....brings tears to my eyes

@meganslonesings

2y↑2

I love these types of songs!!

@anasofiaramos9904

2y↑1

She don’t know how much I love her and how much I admire her 🫶🏻🤍🤧

@OHLiN.

2y↑1

Honestly I can't get enough of you, you're the best.

@arcie3716

1y↑5

Storytelling well done

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