I Wish
Longing Echoes: Unspoken Desires in Miles Miller's "I Wish
Lyrics
Well I wish I could still call you baby
Desire to still have an affectionate term for the person addressed
But now you're called by name
Recognition of the change in the way the person is addressed, possibly indicating a shift in the relationship
I wish I could still feel you breathing
Longing to feel the presence and closeness of the person, metaphorically through their breathing
My own breath isn't the same
Feeling a lack of personal vitality or energy since the person is no longer present
If I called you for no reason, would you answer the phone?
Questioning if the person would respond to a call without a specific purpose or intention
If I called you for no reason, would you answer alone?
Questioning if the person would be alone if they responded to the call, possibly indicating a sense of distance or solitude
Well I wish I could still hear your footsteps
Desire to still perceive the person's presence through familiar sounds, even as they are leaving
Even as they're walking away
Hope to maintain a connection despite the person physically moving away
So I might know your heart is close to me
Wish to have a sign or reassurance of the person's emotional proximity, even if fleeting
Even for one more day
Desire for a brief extension of the emotional closeness with the person
If I came over for no reason, would you answer the door?
Querying if the person would welcome an unexpected visit
If I came over for no reason, could you love me anymore?
Questioning the possibility of restoring or maintaining affection if a spontaneous visit occurs
Well I wish you well
Expressing good intentions and well-wishes for the person despite the emotional complexities and longing
Baby I wish you well
-Baby I wish you well
-I wish you well
Continuing the expression of goodwill and wishing the person happiness and wellness
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