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I Wish, I Wish
Cat Stevens
I wish I knew, I wish I knew
what makes me, me, and what makes you, you.
It's just another point of view, ooo.
A state of mind I'm going through, yes.
So what I see is never true, ahhh.
I wish I could tell, I wish I could tell
what makes a heaven what makes a hell.
And do I get to ring my bell, ooo.
Or land up in some dusty cell, no.
While others reach the big hotel, yeah.
I wish I had, I wish I had
the secret of good, and the secret of bad.
Why does this question drive me mad? ahhh.
'Cause I was taught when but a lad, yes,
That bad was good and good was bad, ahhh.
I wish I knew the mystery of
that thing called hate, and that thing called love.
What makes the in-between so rough? ahhh.
Why is it always push and shove? ahhh
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About this Song
I Wish, I Wish by Cat Stevens is a melancholic reflection on unfulfilled dreams, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The song delves into themes of longing, regret, and the yearning for different life circumstances. Throughout the song, Stevens expresses a deep sense of wishing for a different reality and the sadness that comes with realizing that certain wishes and dreams may never come true. Poignant moments in the song include the repeated refrain of 'I wish, I wish' which underscores the never-ending nature of his yearning and the personal introspection evident in the verses.
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