I Wish You Were Here

Yearning Melody: Al Green's Wish for Love's Return
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Lyrics

Lookin' out my window, sun shinin' bright

Expressing observation of a bright and sunny day through the window.

Birds singin', tryin' to make things right

Noting the birds singing, trying to bring positivity or resolution.

I've got good music on my radio

Enjoying good music playing on the radio.

How did your love songs play from those doors?

Reflecting on the impact of love songs after a departure or breakup.


I don't want no one to come in to catch me sigh

Expressing a desire for solitude and not wanting anyone to witness sorrow.

But every since you left, said goodbye

Acknowledging the emotional struggle since the departure and saying goodbye.

I wish you were here with me

Expressing a strong wish for the presence of the departed person.

I wish you were here with me

Reiterating the desire for the person to be present.


[Incomprehensible] 'bout your kiss, gloom all around me

Referencing uncertainties and feeling surrounded by sadness, possibly missing the partner's kiss.

Seem like love is never gonna find me

Expressing doubt that love will come again, a sense of hopelessness.

I keep on looking for a, a brighter day

Continuing the search for a better future or brighter days.

When all I see is time slipping away

Feeling the pressure of time passing and opportunities slipping away.


I've got to stop and get myself together

Acknowledging the need to regroup and find emotional stability.

All I can see is stormy weather

Describing a perception of a challenging and turbulent emotional state.

I wish you were here with me

Reiterating the strong desire for the presence of the departed person.

I wish you were here with me

Emphasizing the ongoing wish for the person to be present.


I've got to stop, get myself together

Reiterating the need to pull oneself together in the face of emotional turmoil.

'Coz all I can see is stormy weather

Expressing a persistent perception of challenging and stormy emotional conditions.

I wish you were here with me

Repeating the strong desire for the presence of the departed person.

I wish you were here with me

Reiterating the ongoing wish for the person to be present.

I wish you were here

Concluding with a simple expression of longing for the person's presence.

I just wish you were here with me

Summarizing the overall sentiment of wishing for the person's presence.

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