I Wish
r. kelli Lyrics

I wish, I wish, I wish
Expressing a strong desire for things to be different or better

To every city
To all locations where struggles and hardships exist

Every hood
Every disadvantaged and impoverished community

And every block
Every specific area facing challenges and obstacles

Ghetto America!
A reference to the struggles faced by individuals living in impoverished neighborhoods across America

Rollin' through the hood
Driving through impoverished neighborhoods

Just stopped by to say what's up
Visiting and greeting the community

And let you know
Informing the community of current circumstances

Your baby boy ain't doing so tough
Acknowledging personal struggles and hardships faced

And even though you passed
Despite the passing of a loved one

Going on four long years
It's been several years since the loss

Still waking up late at night crying tears
Experiencing emotional pain and grief over the loss

Just thinking about those days
Reflecting on past memories and experiences

You used to talk to me
Remembering conversations shared with the lost loved one

Smilin' while I'm sippin' on this Hennessey
Drinking alcohol while thinking about happier times

And remember we bragged on how rich we would be
Remembering aspirations to achieve financial success and leave the impoverished community

To get up out this hood was like a fantasy
Leaving the impoverished community was once thought of as impossible

And now you hear my songs the radio is bangin'
Realizing success and the appreciation of the music industry

Oh I can't believe my ears
Feeling surprised and grateful for the success achieved

And what everybody's sayin'
Receiving praise and recognition from the public

And boy I'll tell you, folks don't know the half
People are unaware of the struggles faced to achieve success

I would give it all up, just to take one ride (With you)
Wishing to have one more moment with the lost loved one rather than success

How I used to kick it on the front porch
Remembering past leisure time with friends

And how I used to lay back and smoke weed
Reflecting on past drug-related activities

And all the little basement party joints we'd do
Remembering past social gatherings

Now I'm just missing you
Feeling a sense of loss and longing for the past

I wish that I could hold you now
Wishing to physically embrace the lost loved one

I wish that I could touch you now
Wishing to feel the physical presence of the lost loved one

I wish that I could talk to you
Wishing to communicate with the lost loved one

Be with you somehow
Desiring to be in the presence of the lost loved one

I know you're in a better place
Believing that the lost loved one is in a better and more peaceful place

Even though I can't see your face
Despite not being able to physically see the lost loved one

I know you're smiling down on me
Believing that the lost loved one is proud of the success achieved

Saying everything's okay
Believing that the lost loved one is at peace

And if I make it out this thug life
If able to overcome the challenging circumstances faced in impoverished communities

I'll see you again someday
Believing in the possibility of reuniting with the lost loved one

Now ever since this money come
Since achieving financial success

It's been nothing but stress
Experiencing pressure and difficulties despite achieving financial success

Sometimes I wish that I could just trade in my success
Wishing to trade success for a simpler and less stressful life

Y'all look at me and say boy you've been blessed
Others perceive and acknowledge the success achieved

But y'all don't see the inside of my unhappiness
Feeling unhappy and unfulfilled despite the perception of success

Man I swear this shit gets heavy like a ton
Feeling the weight of struggles and difficulties

That's why you hear me shootin', this real shit off like a gun
Expressing the hardships and struggles faced in his music

Hmm I wonder how my friends would treat me now
Questioning how others perceive and treat him after achieving success

If I wasn't iced up with a Bentley and a house
Without materialistic symbols of success

That's why fake ass niggas get fake ass digits
Fake and inauthentic people receive fake and inauthentic attention

And fake ass playas get a real playa hatin' 'em
Fake and inauthentic people are disliked by genuine individuals

Honey Love goes platinum and y'all ass come around
Receiving attention and recognition only after achieving financial success

But y'all don't want to raise the roof
Not receiving recognition and attention during the struggle

Until my shit is going down
Not receiving recognition and attention until facing difficulties

How I used to hoop off in them tournaments
Remembering past athletic achievements

And how I used to club hop on weekends
Reflecting on past leisure activities

Your family called the morning of the tragic end
Receiving news of the loss through a phone call

Damn, my condolences
Expressing sympathy and condolences for the loss

Voices in my head be telling me to come to church
Feeling an urge to seek comfort and guidance through religion

Said the Lord is the only way for you to stop the hurt
Believing that religion is the solution to emotional pain and grief

Dreaming of windows black tinted like a hearse
Imagining a hearse-like car with tinted windows

When waking up to life sometimes seems worst
Feeling overwhelmed by the difficulties and challenges faced in life

And all I ever wanted is to be a better man
Aspiring to be a better and more fulfilled person

And I try to keep it real with my homies now
Striving to maintain authenticity and honesty with friends

For me to save the world I don't understand
Feeling incapable of making a significant impact on the world

How did I become the leader of a billion men?
Feeling surprised and overwhelmed by the success achieved

How I used to street perform on Friday
Remembering past street performances for money

And how I used to go to church on Easter Sunday
Reflecting on past religious practices and traditions

Standing here throwing them songs at me
Receiving criticism and scrutiny for his music

Somebody pray for me
Requesting spiritual support and guidance