I Wish
The Knocks feat. Matthew Koma Lyrics


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most girls don't tick all the boxes
they're baggage than my LA ex and don't know who the knocks is,
most girls are made-in-china-plastics,
over the counter and counterfeits
emotional gymnastics

it's summer time in Los Angeles
breathing easy on the sand til' sun burn hits
in the studio with Dan, dedicating my lips
To the girl I'm gonna man
Hell, we're gonna be famous
com'mon and roll me up the sone
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
wish I could find my sweet escape
we could drink pink lemonade
stay in bed and dream away
I, I, I, I
i wish

most girls are beautiful in pictures
they are smoke-and- mirror Juliet's
they're Penn and tellers sisters
yeah, most girls are post traumatic stresses
my fight or flight is up all night untangling their messes

like summertime in Los Angeles
breathing easy on the sand til' sunburn hits
in the studio with Dan, dedicating my lips
To the girl I'm gonna man
Hell we're gonna be famous
com'mon and roll me up the sun
cause I'm one 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
wish I could find my sweet escape
we could drink pink lemonade
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

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wish" by The Knocks Ft. Matthew Koma is a reflective tune about the struggles of finding a perfect match in life. The lyrics talk about how most girls don't fit all the checkboxes, and how relationships can be emotional gymnastics. The song also talks about how the perfect girl would be like Taylor Swift, who is not scared to be bad and take no one's shit. The singer wishes he could find a sweet escape where they could drink pink lemonade, stay in bed, and dream away with their special someone.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's longing for an escape from reality, something that could provide a perfect escape, and a chance to be happy. The song mentions how the singer wants to find someone who is so legit and can be a boss in their own right, someone who can inspire and give a sense of direction.


The song's bridge talks about how the singer and the girl he wants to be with will be famous, and people will roll up their music. It shows how he wants to achieve fame and recognition with someone special in his life.


Overall, "I Wish" is a relatable song that shows the trials and tribulations of finding the perfect partner to spend life with, and how finding that someone special can lead to an escape and a chance to be truly happy.


Line by Line Meaning

most girls don't tick all the boxes
Most girls do not meet all the expectations or requirements.


they're baggage than my LA ex and don't know who the knocks is,
They have more emotional baggage than my ex from Los Angeles and do not know who The Knocks are.


most girls are made-in-china-plastics,
Most girls are like cheap, mass-produced plastic products from China.


over the counter and counterfeits
They are generic and fake, as if they are sold over the counter like medicine or merchandise.


emotional gymnastics
They engage in complex or manipulative emotional behavior.


it's summer time in Los Angeles
It is summer season in Los Angeles.


breathing easy on the sand til' sun burn hits
Enjoying the beach until getting sunburned.


in the studio with Dan, dedicating my lips
In the recording studio with Dan, focusing on singing.


To the girl I'm gonna man
Addressing a girl that he will commit to.


Hell, we're gonna be famous
Exclaiming that they will become famous together.


com'mon and roll me up the song
Play the music they made together.


cause I'm on one
Feeling confident and accomplished.


I wish I could find my Taylor Swift
Wishing to find a girlfriend who embodies the characteristics of Taylor Swift.


be bad as hell, take no one's shit
Being confident and not tolerating mistreatment from others.


she'd be a boss and so legit
She would be a successful and legitimate person.


wish I could find my sweet escape
Wishing to find a peaceful escape from stress or negative situations.


we could drink pink lemonade
Imagining having a relaxing moment with sweet pink lemonade.


stay in bed and dream away
Staying curled up in bed and letting imagination wander.


most girls are beautiful in pictures
Most girls look pretty in photographs.


they are smoke-and- mirror Juliet's
They look fake or illusionary like the character Juliet from Shakespeare's play.


they're Penn and tellers sisters
They are like the sisters of magicians Penn and Teller, performing tricks and illusions in daily life.


yeah, most girls are post traumatic stresses
They cause stressful and negative emotional experiences.


my fight or flight is up all night untangling their messes
Feeling anxious and stressed at night trying to solve their emotional problems.


and all the valley girls will come
Having many girls from the San Fernando Valley area join them.


with me and Ringo on the drums
Playing music with the Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.


yeah, I'm on one
Being confident and excited about the current situation.




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@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!

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@xSagez

how did this not go viral?

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got pushed into the next cycle then.

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Right? XD

@matthewdavidking

Illuminati wasn't behind it

@TheTruthForPresident

Because it would be considered "too white" I'm a marketing professional

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