Wish I Could
Yearning Echoes: Navigating Love's Departure in Lene Marlin's 'Wish I Could'
Lyrics
I thought I did everything right
The speaker believed they did everything correctly.
I thought I treated you,
The speaker thought they treated someone well.
The best way I know how
Expressing that the speaker acted in the best way they know how.
But where do I find myself now
The speaker is questioning their current situation.
Where do I find myself now
Reiteration of the speaker's confusion and self-reflection.
I look around,
The speaker is observing their surroundings.
And my friend you're gone,
The friend of the speaker is no longer present.
What did I do wrong
The speaker is uncertain about what went wrong.
I wish I could say
Expressing a desire to communicate something.
That if you change you're mind I'm here
The speaker wishes they could assure someone they'll be there if they change their mind.
That if you call for me, I'm there
Reiterating the availability of the speaker if called upon.
If you're hurting, I'll run fast
Expressing willingness to help if the person is in pain and to move forward.
Forget about the past
Suggesting the importance of letting go of past issues.
I'll be right by your side
Committing to being supportive and present.
Be right by your side
Repeating the commitment to stand by the person's side.
I thought you cared for real
The speaker believed in the authenticity of the other person's feelings.
I thought that I was good to you,
The speaker believed they were good to the person and brought happiness.
And made you smile a lot
Reflecting on positive contributions made by the speaker.
But this is what I've got
The speaker is left with an undesirable outcome.
I look around,
The speaker is again observing the absence of the friend.
And my friend you are gone,
Confirming the friend's prolonged absence.
I guess you've been for long
Suggesting a realization that the friend has been gone for a while.
I wish I could say
Repeating the desire to express something.
That if you change you're mind I'm here
Reiterating the willingness to be there if the person changes their mind.
That if you call for me, I'm there
Reiterating availability if called upon.
If you're hurting, I'll run fast
Expressing readiness to act swiftly if the person is in pain.
Forget about the past
Encouraging the person to move forward and not dwell on the past.
I'll be right by your side
Recommitting to being by the person's side.
Be right by your side
Reiterating the commitment to stand by the person.
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