I Wish
The Knocks & Matthew Koma Lyrics
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More baggage than my LA ex and don't know who The Knocks is
Most girls are made-in-China plastics
Over-the-counter counterfeits, emotional gymnastics
It′s summertime in Los Angeles
Breathing easy on the sand 'til the sunburn hits
In the studio with Dan, dedicating my lips
Hell, we′re gonna be famous
Come up and roll me up the sun
Cause I′m on one
I wish I could find my Taylor Swift
Be bad as hell, take no one's shit
She′d be a boss and so legit
I, I, I, I
I wish I could find my sweet escape
We could drink pink lemonade
And stay in bed and dream away
I, I, I, I
I wish
Most girls are beautiful in pictures
They're smoke-and-mirror Juliets, they′re Penn and Teller sisters
Yeah, most girls are post-traumatic stresses
Like fight-or-flighters, up all night untangling their messes
Like summertime in Los Angeles
Breathing easy on the sand til the sunburn hits
In the studio with Dan, dedicating my lips
To the girl I'm gonna man
Hell, we′re gonna be famous
Come up and roll me up the sun
Cause I'm on one
I wish I could find my Taylor Swift
Be bad as hell, take no one's shit
She′d be a boss and so legit
I, I, I, I
Yeah, I wish I could find my sweet escape
We could drink pink lemonade
And stay in bed and dream away
I, I, I, I
I wish
And all the valley girls will come
With me and Ringo on the drums
Yeah, I′m on one
I wish I could find my Taylor Swift
Be bad as hell, take no one's shit
She′d be a boss and so legit
I, I, I, I
Yeah, I wish I could find my sweet escape
We could drink pink lemonade
And stay in bed and dream away
I, I, I, I
I wish
The lyrics of "I Wish" by The Knocks and Matthew Koma express a longing for a woman who doesn't fit into the typical molds of superficial beauty or dramatic emotional volatility. The song's narrator voice uses vivid descriptions to highlight the ubiquity of these types of women, calling them out as "made-in-China plastics" and "smoke-and-mirror Juliets," and pointing out that they are often "post-traumatic stresses" who are "up all night untangling their messes." Against this backdrop, he dreams of finding a partner who is confident, independent, and authentic. Someone who is "bad as hell, takes no one's shit," and is "a boss and so legit." The singer imagines their life together as a sweet escape, where they can drink pink lemonade, stay in bed and dream away.
The lyrics paint a clear picture of what the singer is looking for in a partner, while simultaneously exposing the flaws in the conventional beauty standards and stereotypical gender roles that society often promotes. They challenge the listener to think beyond the surface-level and see the value in finding a genuine connection with someone who is strong, authentic, and independent. The song’s upbeat tempo and playful lyrics also highlight the fun and excitement that come with finding true love, regardless of its form.
Line by Line Meaning
Most girls don't tick all of the boxes
Many women fail to meet all the desired traits or requirements.
More baggage than my LA ex and don't know who The Knocks is
They have emotional issues and are ignorant of the artist.
Most girls are made-in-China plastics
Many women are fake and manufactured like cheap imitations.
Over-the-counter counterfeits, emotional gymnastics
They fake emotions like the over-the-counter drugs and engage in mental acrobatics.
It's summertime in Los Angeles
The season is summer in the city of Los Angeles.
Breathing easy on the sand 'til the sunburn hits
Relaxing on the beach until the sun's ray causes sunburns.
In the studio with Dan, dedicating my lips
I'm recording music in the studio with Dan and singing passionately.
To the girl I'm gonna man
I'll commit to the girl that I want to love and cherish.
Hell, we're gonna be famous
We're destined to become famous and successful.
Come up and roll me up the sun
Bring the sunshine and good vibes with you.
Cause I'm on one
I'm feeling great and unstoppable.
I wish I could find my Taylor Swift
I desire to find my own version of Taylor Swift - a confident and assertive woman.
Be bad as hell, take no one's shit
She doesn't take any nonsense from anyone and is unapologetically bold.
She'd be a boss and so legit
She'd be a boss and an authentic person.
Yeah, I wish I could find my sweet escape
I hope to find a place of solace and peace.
We could drink pink lemonade
Together, we could enjoy a refreshing drink of pink lemonade.
And stay in bed and dream away
We could relax in bed and let our imaginations roam free.
And all the valley girls will come
All the attractive girls from the valley will join in the fun.
With me and Ringo on the drums
I and Ringo will provide the music and rhythm.
Writer(s): Benjamin Michael Ruttner, James Patterson, Ross Clark, Matthew Bair
Contributed by Stella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Roy Purdy hello
@SaImanKayani
Hello from the future!
@peteh.2155
This track is so dope - "I wish I could find my Taylor Swift
Be bad as hell, take no one's shit, She'd be a boss and so legit" !! SUPERB!
@BrianMarshall-marketing
superb!
@xSagez
how did this not go viral?
@tablechair
got pushed into the next cycle then.
@hannahlaval795
Right? XD
@matthewdavidking
Illuminati wasn't behind it
@TheTruthForPresident
Because it would be considered "too white" I'm a marketing professional