With collaboration on the video Silly, Hype Williams cast Hicks in his directorial film debut, 1998's Belly as Kisha, DMX's abused girlfriend. The video for Silly appeared in one of the film's scenes. It wasn't until 2000 that Hicks appeared again on screen in the short film Are You Cinderella? with actor Wood Harris. Two television guest roles followed: 2002's 100 Centre Street in the episode titled Fathers, and in a 2003 episode of Soul Food: The Series titled The New Math.
I Wish You Were Here
Taral Hicks Lyrics
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Heaven took you from me (why).
Life goes on that's what people say, my heart wants to believe.
I never got the chance to say goodbye and in my room at night these tears I cry cause I'm missing you.
I wish you were here to share my life and everything I'm going through.
I wish you were here to hold my hand and lead me through the night.
I wish you were here tonight.
Thinking that old ties still are shared always you by my side.
And I'm so grateful for the love you gave, the memories no one can take away.
No one can take your place
The lyrics of Taral Hicks's song "I Wish You Were Here" describe the heartache of losing someone you love and the longing for their presence. The first verse establishes the time that has passed since the loved one's departure, as well as the singer's confusion as to why they were taken away ("Heaven took you from me (why)"). Despite the passage of time, the singer's heart still struggles to accept the loss and yearns for reconciliation.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's regret for not being able to say goodbye, expressing the pain that often accompanies not being able to say goodbye to a loved one before their passing. The singer's tears at night demonstrate the ongoing emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The chorus emphasizes the singer's wish for their loved one to be with them in the present, to share in their experiences ("to share my life and everything I'm going through") and offer comfort ("hold my hand and lead me through the night").
The third verse touches on the memories that the loved one left behind, which continue to provide comfort despite their absence. The "tears" the loved one shed are now a part of the singer's memories and are cherished along with the love that was given. The final line, "No one can take your place", emphasizes the unique bond between the singer and the lost loved one and affirms the depth of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been gone nine weeks and a day.
It's been over 2 months since you left this world and I'm still counting the days.
Heaven took you from me (why).
I don't understand why fate had to take you away to heaven.
Life goes on that's what people say, my heart wants to believe.
People say that life moves on, but I'm not completely convinced.
I never got the chance to say goodbye and in my room at night these tears I cry cause I'm missing you.
I never got to properly say goodbye and I cry myself to sleep every night because I miss you so much.
I wish you were here to share my life and everything I'm going through.
I wish you were still here so you could experience everything I'm going through with me.
I wish you were here to hold my hand and lead me through the night.
I wish you were here to guide me and provide comfort during my toughest moments.
I wish you were here tonight.
Right now, more than anything, I wish you were here with me.
Thinking that old ties still are shared always you by my side.
I often think about the memories we shared and how we were always together.
She had the life, were worried we of her, her tears live in my mind.
You had a good life, but I still worry about you and your pain is something I can't forget.
And I'm so grateful for the love you gave, the memories no one can take away. No one can take your place
I'm blessed to have had your love and the memories we shared are precious. No one can fill the void you left in my life.
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