Sharlene was then picked to front an advertising campaign for Coca-Cola where she walks in the street, giving people bottles of diet coke, and sings her hit song 'I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free'
Since then, Sharlene has released a dance single 'Holding Me' which acheived limited success. She continues to sing with Basement Jaxx.
I Wish
Sharlene Hector Lyrics
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Remove all the bars that keep us apart.
I wish I could say all the things that I should say,
Say em loud, say em clear,
For the whole round world to hear.
I wish I could give all I'm longing to give,
I wish I could live like I'm longing to live.
Though I'm way over due,
I'd be starting anew.
Yeah yeah yeah
Freex2
Well, I wish I could be like a bird in the sky,
How sweet it would be if I found out I could fly.
Well, I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea,
And I'd sing 'cos I know, yeah,
Yeah, I'd sing 'cos I know,
Yeah, I'd sing 'cos I know,
How it feels to be free.
To be free yeah, yeah, yeah.
Freeeeeeeeeeeee x7 (or til end of song)
ooo oooo yeah oooo yeah oooh yeah. (At the same time as the “Free's”)
The song "I Wish" by Sharlene Hector talks about the desire to be free, the willingness to share love, and the regret of missed opportunities. The first verse speaks about breaking down the barriers between people to share love without limits. The singer wants to express all the things they have held back, to speak them clearly and loudly for the world to hear. It's about opening up, being honest with yourself and others, and being unashamedly true to your emotions. The second verse is about the desire to live life to the fullest and not waste a moment. The singer is conscious that time is passing and they have not done all of the things they would like to do. They long to break free from the constraints of the past and start anew.
The chorus of the song is about the freedom of being able to fly like a bird. This is a metaphor for freedom in our lives; the ability to soar high above the world and see everything from a different perspective. The act of singing is seen as a symbol of this freedom--singing without reservation and feeling the emotion of the moment. It's about connecting with ourselves, our feelings, and the world around us. The repetition of the word "free" in the chorus emphasizes the importance of this feeling and the need to break free from anything that holds us back.
Overall, "I Wish" is a powerful song that encourages us to be true to ourselves and to strive for the freedom to live our lives with honesty and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could share all the love that's in my heart,
If only I could give all the love I feel inside, remove anything that blocks us from each other.
Remove all the bars that keep us apart.
If only I could eliminate whatever keeps us from being close to each other.
I wish I could say all the things that I should say,
I just hope I'm able to speak up about all the things that are important to me.
Say em loud, say em clear,
Express myself loudly, making sure I'm understood by the whole world.
For the whole round world to hear.
So that everyone can listen and understand my message.
I wish I could give all I'm longing to give,
I wish I could share everything I truly want to provide.
I wish I could live like I'm longing to live.
I wish I could have the life that I genuinely aspire to have.
Well, I wish I could do all the things that I can do,
If only I could accomplish all the things I am capable of doing.
Though I'm way over due,
Even if it's quite late for me already.
I'd be starting anew.
I will still begin again, no matter what.
Well, I wish I could be like a bird in the sky,
I would like to be like a bird soaring through the heavens.
How sweet it would be if I found out I could fly.
It would be so magnificent if I could discover that I, too, could journey high.
Well, I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea,
I would fly towards the sun and glance at the vastness of the sea.
And I'd sing 'cos I know, yeah,
I would sing with delight because I understand now,
Yeah, I'd sing 'cos I know,
I would sing contentedly because I am aware,
Yeah, I'd sing 'cos I know,
I would sing with fulfillment for I grasp,
How it feels to be free.
The joy of being unbound and free.
To be free yeah, yeah, yeah.
Freedom indeed, oh yeah, yeah, yeah.
Freeeeeeeeeeeee x7 (or til end of song)
Freeeeeeeeeeeee x7 (or until the end of the song)
ooo oooo yeah oooo yeah oooh yeah. (At the same time as the “Free's”)
ooo oooo yeah oooo yeah oooh yeah. (At the same time as the “Free's”)
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Jeanne Myers
One of the BEST Coke commercials ever.
Dudu Sidu
❤
Kevin Silva
This and the Philippines version
Yonda Basela
6 Years later and I'm still here
Marialuvmusicuk
I remembered the ad so much.
Then 2018 I met her in person at her group LaSharVu gig. Wow she was amazing vocals
Mbali Mathebula
Favorite ad EVER!
Kholo Malebane
June 2021, ad still goes in 🤍
Paolo Maulanin
That run on 0:50 is soooooooooooooo good.
Elru Seraph
Never knew coca cola did this commercial for many countries thought it was just for the PH hahaha lovely surprise
Mike C
Great song, great commercial