I Wish I Was
Longing Echoes of Heartbreak: Joshua Hyslop's 'I Wish I Was' Tale
Lyrics
Oh, darlin', it's been so long
Expressing a long period since last meeting or interaction
Throw on your old self, 'cause I've seen what's going on
Encouraging someone to revert to their former self due to awareness of current circumstances
Oh, darlin', what are you dreaming of?
Asking about the person's aspirations or desires
Well, I was much younger then and you were in love
Recalling a past time of being younger and experiencing love
And I said oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Expressing a desire or longing to be something else
I cried, oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Reiterating the desire or longing
Time keeps on changing, you lose those you love
Highlighting the inevitability of change and the pain of losing loved ones
Hearts keep on breaking, with the memories of
Continuation of heartbreak due to reminiscing about past memories
The pain of tomorrow that you don't know yet
Anticipation of future pain
The lonesome forgotten people you've met
Reference to the overlooked or ignored individuals one has encountered
They say oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Others expressing the same desire or wish to be something else
They cry oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Reiteration of others' longing or desire
You said, oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Personal expression of the wish or longing
You said, oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Repeating personal longing or desire
I wish I was
Reaffirming the wish or longing
I cried, oh, oh, oh, I wish I was
Reiterating personal longing or desire
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