I Wish
Nostalgic Echoes: Embracing Childhood Joys and Mischief in 'I Wish'
Lyrics
Looking back on when I
Reflecting on the past when
Was a little nappy headed boy
Recalling childhood as a carefree boy with curly hair
Then my only worry
Only concern back then
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Christmas gifts were the main worry
Even though we sometimes
Despite occasional lack of gifts
Would not get a thing
Contentment with whatever was received
We were happy with the
Finding happiness in the joy of the day
Joy the day would bring
Grateful for the positive experiences
Sneaking out the back door
Sneaking out to spend time with mischievous friends
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Encountering disapproval for going outside
Greeted at the back door
Reprimanded at the back door
With, "Boy thought I told you not to go outside"
Being reminded of the prohibition
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Attempting to cry to avoid punishment
Thinking it might stop her from whooping your behind
Hoping tears will prevent a spanking
I wish those days could come back once more
Expressing a desire for the return of those days
Why did those days ever have to go?
Questioning why those days had to end
I wish those days could come back once more
Longing for the past to return
Why did those days ever have to go?
Reflecting on the loss of cherished days
'Cause I love them so
Expressing love for those days
Brother says he's telling
Brother revealing secrets about playing doctor
About you playing doctor with that girl
Reference to a childhood incident
Just don't tell I'll give you
Offering bribes to maintain silence
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Promising anything for keeping a secret
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
Mom providing money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy after church is through
Exchanging money for candy after church
Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (you nasty boy)
Engaging in rebellious behavior like smoking and graffiti
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
Consequences leading to the principal's office
You grow up and learn that kind of thing isn't right
Realizing the wrongness of such actions with age
But while you were doing it-it sure felt out to sight
Nostalgia for the thrilling, albeit inappropriate, experiences
I wish those days could come back once more
Reiterating the wish for the return of past days
Why did those days ever have to go?
Pondering the reasons behind the end of those days
I wish those days could come back once more
Expressing the desire for a nostalgic return
Why did those days ever have to go?
Questioning the necessity of the departure of those days
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