In 1998, the band Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Carlos Santana, José "Chepito" Areas, David Brown, Gregg Rolie, Mike Carabello, and Michael Shrieve The band has earned nine Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards, the latter all in 2000. Carlos Santana won a Grammy Award as a solo artist in 1988. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling groups of all time. In 2013, Santana announced a reunion of the classic line-up for a new album, Santana IV, which was released in April 2016. They are tied for having the most won Grammy Awards in one night.
Wishing It Was
Santana Lyrics
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Good time can put me in fear
I always feel safe when things are bad
So I cannot let you come near
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
Now you have come and bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
This feeling won't last cause I cannot survive
I tell you I've been here before
When movin' so fast, it's a matter of time
One of us walks out that door
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
Now you come and you bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Give this some thought, I'm sure you will know
This is the way it must be
Emotions will rise, emotions will flow
You bring out the tears in me
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
Where every day surprises me, yeah
Wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, oh, wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, yes, I'm wishing it was
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, yes, I'm wishing it was
Yes, I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh, I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Ah, wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh, I'm wishing it was, yes I'm wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
Wishing it was (oh-oh, oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
The lyrics of Santana and Eagle-Eye Cherry's song Wishing It Was talk about the conflicting emotions of the singer towards a love interest. The singer admits that they are more attracted to the dark side of things and that they find themselves more comfortable in situations where everything is falling apart. They have a fear of good times and cannot allow the love interest to get closer to them because they feel such closeness could weaken them. However, the love interest has come and brings out emotions in the singer that they are not used to dealing with, such as tears. The singer realizes that they wish for their life to be as full of surprises as a fantasy, rather than feeling stuck in a world where they feel safe in their pain. The song finishes with the acknowledgment that emotions are bound to rise and the singer is left wishing that their life was more like a fantasy, where every day could be a surprise.
Line by Line Meaning
Beauty and grace is what touches me most
I am attracted to physical beauty and elegance.
Good time can put me in fear
I am afraid of happiness and joy because they usually don't last.
I always feel safe when things are bad
I find comfort in difficult times because they are familiar to me.
So I cannot let you come near
I am afraid of being hurt by you and prefer to keep my distance.
It seems that I thrive on the dark side of things
I am drawn to negative experiences and emotions.
I always feel alive when the death bell rings
I feel most alive and invigorated when things seem hopeless or dangerous.
Now you have come and bring out the tears in me
You have stirred up my emotions and made me vulnerable.
Pain never makes me cry but happiness does
I am more likely to cry in moments of happiness and joy than in pain and sadness.
It's so strange to watch your life walk by
It is bewildering to see time pass and experiences change so quickly.
Wishing it was, wishing it was more like a fantasy
I yearn for life to be like a perfect, dreamlike world free from pain and suffering.
Where every day surprises me, yeah
I desire a life full of unexpected and exciting surprises and experiences.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Repetitive wishful thinking.
This feeling won't last cause I cannot survive
I know this positive or happy feeling will eventually fade because it cannot be sustained.
I tell you I've been here before
I have experienced these same feelings and thoughts before.
When movin' so fast, it's a matter of time
Things change quickly, and it is inevitable that someone will leave or things will end.
One of us walks out that door
Either you or I will eventually leave, ending our relationship or connection.
Give this some thought, I'm sure you will know
Consider what I am saying, and you will understand my perspective.
This is the way it must be
Our situation or relationship is set up to be this way and cannot change.
Emotions will rise, emotions will flow
Strong emotions will emerge, and they will be intense.
You bring out the tears in me
You cause me to cry and display my emotions.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Continued repetitive wishful thinking.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
More repetitive wishful thinking.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, oh, wishing it was
Extra emphasis on continued wishful thinking.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was, yes, I'm wishing it was
Acknowledging and affirming that I want things to be different.
Wishing it was
Final repetition of the desire for things to be different.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh) wishing it was
Extra emphasis on the continued wishful thinking.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EAGLE-EYE CHERRY, JOHN KING, MICHAEL SIMPSON, MARK NISHITA
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