1) A Swedish New Wa… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that have used this name:
1) A Swedish New Wave group
2) A Finnish instrumental rock band in the early 1960s
3) A 1950's doo wop group on the Cascade label
1) The Sounds are a Swedish new wave band from Helsingborg, Scania, formed in 1999. The band consists of Maja Ivarsson (vocals) Felix Rodriguez (guitar), Johan Bengtsson (bass), Jesper Anderberg (keyboards) and Fredrik Nilsson (drums). They have released four albums to date: 2002's Living In America, 2006's Dying To Say This To You, 2009's Crossing the Rubicon and 2011's Something To Die For on Original Signal Recordings and Side One Dummy Records.
www.the-sounds.com
2) The Sounds were a Finnish instrumental and pop group from Helsinki. Their most famous record is an instrumental version of "Emma" which was recorded in January 1963. The Sounds are still one of the most significant and influential Finnish instrumental rock bands. Their other instrumental record "Mandshurian Beat" is known to be the first Finnish record which sold over one million copies abroad. The Sounds were active between 1962 and 1965. Johnny Liebkind played drums in the first line-up of the band. (Source of information: Finnish Wikipedia)
Wish You Were Here
The Sounds Lyrics
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I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I would know how to deal with
This empty space in my bed
My poor lethargic head
Wish you could've seen us in my dream last night
I took your hand and we went upstairs
You held me close so realistically surreal like
I woke up feeling like it happened in real life
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Oh I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
The lyrics to The Sounds' song "Wish You Were Here" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The first verse describes the initial spark of attraction between the singer and their lover, imagining a future together as the "lucky two". The chorus repeats the titular phrase, emphasizing the desire for the person to be present in the present moment, rather than just reminiscing about the past.
The second verse shifts to a more regretful tone, as the singer laments not fully expressing their feelings to the other person before their departure. The line "remember your naked back on my bed" is particularly stark and intimate, highlighting the depth of the relationship and the pain of its absence. The chorus repeats once again, emphasizing the persistent longing for the person to return.
Overall, "Wish You Were Here" is a bittersweet reflection on the powerful emotions that come with love and loss. The lyrics capture the fleeting nature of relationships and the desire to hold onto the special moments shared with someone who is no longer present.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember the first time when I saw you.
Recalling the initial meeting and hoping to see the person again.
Thinking one day we'll be the lucky two.
Imagining a future where they are together.
I looked at you and your beautiful hair.
Noticing and appreciating the physical appearance of the person.
Give me your hand and we'll go somewhere.
Inviting the person to explore the world together.
If I knew then what I know now.
Expressing regret for not having knowledge or understanding at an earlier time.
And that one day we would say goodbye
Reflecting on the eventual end of the relationship.
So many things that we left unsaid.
Regretting missed opportunities for communication.
Remember your naked back on my bed.
Recalling intimate moments shared together.
I would take you down the city for a ride.
Proposing an exciting adventure with the person.
We'll spend the night together by the river on the west side.
Suggesting a romantic evening spent outdoors with the person.
Wish you were here.
Yearning for the presence of the person.
I wish you were here.
Repeating the desire for the person's company.
Wish you were here.
Continuing to express the longing for the person's presence.
I wish you were here.
Reiterating the strong desire for the person to be present.
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@aigjaero
i just love this song, I think that it is one of the most beautiful songs right now!
@MrRoderick42
Hi Folks, i love the Sounds since their first Song.....:-) But this one is unbelievable....., the voice, the lyrics....fantastic!!! one of the best Songs i´ve ever heard in my life, made me cry too.... This should/must be a Single!!! Soooo great...
@HarryIanBonner
Just an amazingly soulful track. I think most people, no matter who they are, can relate strongly to this song.
@karlaescalante8325
If I knew then what I know now... This song is one of my favorites. Love this song
@4bluebirds
Brings tears in these Covid times.
@coco35520
beautiful voice :)
@HunterSThompsonFan
Best song off this album. I was right next to the stage and screamed it out and two songs later they played it. My buddy was like "They were probably going to play it anyway." I said "Dude, just let me believe." Beautiful song. My least favorite Sounds album but one of my favorite songs of all-time. But my least favorite Sounds album still rates among my all-time. Pure emotion and atmosphere. : )
@WCSoloist
I'm dealing with so much shit at the moment and this song brings back so many memories and pain, but it's so beautiful.
@jonahporter8224
Same
@uhullu
Holy shit.. I love The Sounds and I'm totally in love with Maja :o ♥