I Wish – English Lyrics

• By: Reneé Rapp, Laufey, Alexander 23
• Album: Snow Angel

Lyrics & Translation

"I Wish" by Reneé Rapp, featuring Laufey and Alexander 23, is a deeply moving song that offers a glimpse into themes of mortality, loss, and longing. Through its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, "I Wish" teaches listeners about processing grief and cherishing precious moments. Discover the beauty of the English language through the evocative storytelling and emotional depth of this song.

[English]

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♪ I WAS TEN YEARS OLD WHEN I REALIZED ♪

♪ SOME GOODBYES ARE FOREVER ♪

♪ SO WHAT'S THAT MEAN FOR YOU AND I? ♪

♪ THOUGHT WE'D ALWAYS BE TOGETHER ♪

♪ HOW COULD THE PERSON WHO TAUGHT ME TO BREATHE ♪

♪ TAKE THEIR LAST BREATH RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME? ♪

♪ I KNOW TOO MUCH NOW ♪

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♪ I WISH I COULD STILL SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THOSE EYES ♪

♪ STILL SEE THE COLORS, BUT THEY'RE NOT AS CLEAR OR AS BRIGHT ♪

♪ OH, THE OLDER WE GET, THE COLORS THEY CHANGE ♪

♪ YEAH, HAIR TURNS TO GREY BUT THE BLUE'S HERE TO STAY ♪

♪ I WISH, I WISH ♪

♪ I REMEMBER SEEING MY DAD CRY ♪

♪ FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE WERE DOWNSTAIRS ♪

♪ TALKIN' 'BOUT HOW HIS DAD DIED ♪

♪ AND HOW HE WISHED HE COULD'VE BEEN THERE ♪

♪ HE SAID "HOW COULD THE PERSON WHO TAUGHT ME TO BREATHE ♪

♪ TAKE THEIR LAST BREATH NOT IN FRONT OF ME?" ♪

♪ I KNOW TOO MUCH NOW ♪

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♪ I WISH I COULD STILL SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THOSE EYES ♪

♪ STILL SEE THE COLORS, BUT THEY'RE NOT AS CLEAR OR AS BRIGHT ♪

♪ OH, THE OLDER WE GET, THE COLORS THEY CHANGE ♪

♪ YEAH, HAIR TURNS TO GREY BUT THE BLUE'S HERE TO STAY ♪

♪ I WISH, I WISH ♪

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♪ STAY A LITTLE LONGER ♪

♪ I'M NOT READY FOR YOU TO GO ♪

♪ IT HASN'T EVEN HAPPENED ♪

♪ BUT I HAVE BEEN MOURNING SINCE TEN YEARS OLD ♪

♪ STAY A LITTLE LONGER ♪

♪ I WISH I COULD STILL SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THOSE EYES WHOAH ♪

♪ I STILL SEE THE COLORS, BUT THEY'RE NOT AS CLEAR OR AS BRIGHT ♪

♪ OH, THE OLDER WE GET, THE COLORS THEY CHANGE ♪

♪ YEAH, HAIR TURNS TO GREY BUT THE BLUE'S HERE TO STAY ♪

♪ SO I WISH, I WISH ♪

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♪ [VOCALIZING] ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
realized /ˈrɪəlaɪzd/ B1	verb - became aware of something
goodbyes /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/ B2	noun - A farewell or departure expression
forever /fərˈɛvər/ C1	adverb - For all time; for eternity
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ A2	noun - The idea or message that a word or phrase expresses
color /ˈkʌlər/ A2	noun - The visual appearance based on hue, saturation, and brightness
see /siː/ A1	verb - To perceive with the eyes
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - Giving off a lot of light; vivid or cheerful in appearance
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - To become different
hair /hɛər/ A2	noun - The thread-like strands growing from the head
stay /steɪ/ A2	verb - To remain in the same place or condition
longe /ˈlɒŋɡər/ B2	adverb - For a greater period of time; for a longer duration
mourning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ C1	noun - The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Key Grammar Structures

• I WAS TEN YEARS OLD WHEN I REALIZED

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple tense to indicate a completed action in the past.

• HOW COULD THE PERSON WHO TAUGHT ME TO BREATHE

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Could'

  ➔ The use of 'could' expresses ability or possibility in the past.

• I WISH I COULD STILL SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THOSE EYES

  ➔ Wish + Past Simple

  ➔ The structure 'I wish + past simple' is used to express a desire for a situation that is not true.

• THE OLDER WE GET, THE COLORS THEY CHANGE

  ➔ Comparative Structures

  ➔ The phrase uses a comparative structure to show a relationship between age and change.

• I HAVE BEEN MOURNING SINCE TEN YEARS OLD

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous Tense

  ➔ This tense is used to express an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• STAY A LITTLE LONGER

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests.