Wish
Yearning for Connection: Peter Murphy's "Wish
Lyrics
I wish it was spring
Desire for the arrival of a new beginning or a fresh start, akin to the rejuvenating nature of spring.
I wish it was your house
Longing to be in a place associated with the person addressed in the song.
We'd invite the beggars
Expressing a willingness to welcome those in need or less fortunate individuals.
Hanging 'bout your front fence
Imagery of impoverished individuals lingering near the boundary of the person's property.
Wish I was your tree
A desire to be a significant part of the person's life, akin to a sturdy and constant presence like a tree.
I wish I could bend and bow
Wishing for flexibility or adaptability similar to the way a tree branch sways.
Like the branch of ash
Referencing the suppleness of an ash tree branch, potentially hinting at a need for resilience or fluidity in relationships.
Bum idols for love
Desire to offer idols or symbols of devotion or admiration for love.
I wish we could dress
Desiring to be adorned or adorned solely in joyful attire.
In only happy cloaks
A wish to create joyful and ecstatic energy that resonates with a serene place like a lily pond.
And blow rave waves
Metaphorically wishing to reflect the person's image and attributes.
To the lily pond
Symbolic gesture of offering something precious or magical.
I wish I was your mirror
Expressing the desire to be a mirror to reflect the beauty and qualities of the person.
Give you up my wand
Wishing to emanate or provide a radiant and admirable presence for the person.
Wish I was your mirror
Reiteration of the desire to be a mirror for the person.
Be your fine shine
Wish to embody qualities of wanderlust and freedom, living within the person's world.
Wish I was a nomad
Desire to be part of the person's life as a traveler or outsider.
Living in your land
Imagery of a nomadic lifestyle within the person's realm, indicating a desire for intimacy or closeness.
An Irish tinker
Referencing a wandering Irish tinker, perhaps signifying an aspiration to belong or contribute in a unique way.
Drinking juice of rose
Symbolic reference to enjoying life's sweetness or beauty from the person's offerings.
From your hand
Expressing a wish to be in close proximity and partake in shared experiences.
Wish I was a beggar
Desire to be close to the person, even in a humble or disadvantaged position.
Waiting at your door
Imagery of patiently waiting for an opportunity to be with the person.
I wish we could dress
Reiteration of the wish to dress only in joyous attire.
In only happy cloaks
Desire to create an ecstatic atmosphere akin to the one by the lily pond.
And blow rave waves
Desire to reflect the person's image or qualities.
To the lily pond
Reiteration of the wish to offer something precious or magical.
I wish I was your mirror
Desire to be a mirror and reflect the person's admirable traits.
Give you up my wand
Wishing to radiate or provide a radiant presence for the person.
Wish I was your mirror
Reiteration of the desire to be a mirror for the person.
Be your fine shine
Desire to embody qualities of being impressive or admirable for the person.
I wish I could rush
Wishful longing to swiftly respond or approach the person.
To see the first sun
Desire to witness significant moments with the person.
Rise to your call
Longing to be responsive and devoted to the person's beckoning or requests.
Bum idols for love
Desire to offer symbols or tokens of love and admiration.
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