I Wish
Stochelo Rosenberg Lyrics

Looking back on when I
Reflecting on a time in the past

Was a little nappy headed boy
As a young child, with nappy hair

Then my only worry
Having only one concern

Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Hoping for a specific Christmas gift

Even though we sometimes
Despite the situation when we occasionally

Would not get a thing
Didn't receive anything we wanted

We were happy with the
Content with the happiness that

Joy the day would bring
The excitement and fun of the occasion

Sneaking out the back door
Secretly leaving through the rear exit

To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Spending time with questionable companions

Greeted at the back door
Met with disapproval when returning

With boy thought I told you not to go outside
Reprimanded for not following instructions

Tryin' your best to bring the
Attempting to elicit

Water to your eyes
Tears in order to evoke sympathy

Thinkin' it might stop her
Believing that it could prevent punishment

From woopin' your behind
A spanking on the buttocks

I wish those days could come back once more
Longing for the past times to return

Why did those days ever have to go
Questioning the reasons for losing those times

Cause I love them so
Because I have an affinity for them

Brother says he's tellin'
Brother claims to divulge

'Bout you playin' doctor with that girl
About you engaging in questionable behavior with a young girl

Just don't tell I'll give you
Asking for silence in exchange for a reward

Anything you want in this whole wide world
Offering an extravagant bribe

Mama gives you money for Sunday school
Mother providing funds for religious classes

You trade yours for candy after church is through
Exchanging the money for sweets after church

Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (you nasty boy)
Engaging in delinquent behavior by smoking and graffitiing

Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the wall
Being sent to the principal for punishment

You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right
Gaining knowledge of what is considered wrong

But while you were doin'it-it sure felt outta sight
Although it felt good at the time

I wish those days could come back once more
Wishing for those moments to return

Why did those days ever have to go
Questioning the reasons for losing those times

I wish those days could come back once more
Yearning for the return of past experiences

Why did those days ever have to go
Asking why those moments had to fade away