I Wish lyrics

[Verse 1]
Strung out on a man that I’m thinking I can save
The doses wax, the pleasures wane
And you stand with arms outstretched
Looking simple, fine, and plain
I wish I loved you anyway

[Chorus]
Him with his boyish eyes
You with a vacant smile
If only people ever changed
But I’m quite set in my ways
And you’re blesséd as the day
I wish I loved you anyway

[Bridge]
You and I weren’t made for love
Get it straight, our time won’t come
I was told when I was young
No crying in the rain

[Verse 2]
Hung up on the thought that the future could be light
I liked your bright naiveté
But every clever man
Has a melancholic mind
I wish I loved you anyway
[Chorus]
Held down by the albatross
Strung up like a giant cross
I always break under its weight
‘Cause I’m quite set in my ways
You were just a holiday
I wish I loved you anyway

[Bridge]
Maybe I’m not made for love
Maybe you’re too good for us
But your light heart for my dark lust
I guess I’ll never trade

[Outro]
It’s like I say
You were just a holiday
I wish I loved you anyway
I wish I loved you anyway