Wishing
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It's not the way you look
It's not the way that you smile
Although there's something to them
It's not the way you have your hair
It's not that certain smile
It could be that with you

If I had a photograph of you
It's something to remind me
I wouldn't spend my life just wishing

It's not the make up and
It's not the way that you dance
It's not the evening sky
It's more the way your eyes are laughing as they glance
Across the great divide

If I had a photograph of you
It's something to remind me
I wouldn't spend my life just wishing

It's not the things you say
It's not the things you do
It must be something more
And if I feel this way for so long
Tell me is it all for nothing
Just don't walk out the door

If I had a photograph of you




It's something to remind me
I wouldn't spend my life just wishing

Overall Meaning

"Wishing" by Flock Of Seagulls is a romantic song that talks about the different attributes that attract the singer to the person he loves. The song starts with the lyrics, "It's not the way you look, It's not the way that you smile" implying that it's not physical appearance that draws the singer to the person he loves, but something intangible. There's a mystery to it that makes it hard for him to explain in words.


The line "If I had a photograph of you, it's something to remind me" shows how much the singer adores this person and wishes he had some way to hold on to her forever. The singer acknowledges that he could be spending his whole life just wishing, which shows how much he desires to be with her.


Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that the connection between the singer and his lover goes beyond mere physical attraction. He says, "It's not the things you say, it's not the things you do, it must be something more." The way she laughs, the way she glances at him are the things that draw him more to her.


In summary, the song “Wishing” is a love song that emphasizes the intangible things that make a person desirable to someone. It’s not just the physical appearance but something more mysterious and elusive.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not the way you look
Your physical appearance is not what attracts me.


It's not the way that you smile
Your smile alone is not enough for me to fall for you.


Although there's something to them
However, there is something appealing about them.


It's not the way you have your hair
Your hairstyle does not determine my interest in you.


It's not that certain smile
That specific smile you have is not the only thing that catches my attention.


It could be that with you
Perhaps it's the way I feel when I'm with you that makes me wish for more.


If I had a photograph of you
Having a photo of you would be a way for me to remember you.


It's something to remind me
It serves as a memory aid for the times we spent together.


I wouldn't spend my life just wishing
I don't want to spend my entire life hoping for something that may never happen.


It's not the make up and
Your makeup doesn't affect how I feel about you.


It's not the way that you dance
Your dancing isn't what draws me to you.


It's not the evening sky
Even the beauty of the night sky isn't comparable to what I feel for you.


It's more the way your eyes are laughing as they glance
It's the joy and happiness I see in your eyes when you look at me that truly captivates me.


Across the great divide
Despite the distance between us, your eyes and laughter bring us closer.


It's not the things you say
Your words alone are not enough to change how I feel.


It's not the things you do
Your actions alone can't make me fall for you.


It must be something more
There must be something deeper that I can't quite explain.


And if I feel this way for so long
I've been feeling this way for a while now.


Tell me is it all for nothing
Is all this wishing and hoping for a chance with you pointless?


Just don't walk out the door
Please don't leave me alone with these unanswered feelings.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score

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Comments from YouTube:

@sierrajohnson6552

Chris went so hard on the hook i forgot this wasn't his song😭😭

@toidean6953

I thought it was hiiiis!😂

@john9040

ooh thats cold

@delilahrenee3097

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@shayebaby3747

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@demetrissewell5000

Stop killing other people fantasy

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@Kidlogos1

Stupid vibes still

@toddjones1773

You can NEVER go wrong wit Chris on the hook

@tiggatigga824

Only when he throwing one 😂😂

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