I Wish I Was by The Avett Brothers
I Wish I Was by The Avett Brothers

I Wish I Was

The Avett Brothers * Track #8 On True Sadness

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I Wish I Was by The Avett Brothers

Release Date
Fri Jun 24 2016
Performed by
The Avett Brothers
Produced by
Rick Rubin
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In the documentary May It Last http://www.avettbrothersfilm.com Scott and Seth discuss this song and its meaning. In its earlier verses, they are putting a physical distance between the lover and the object of his affection, because as it is later revealed, when he was close to her, he hurt her. He’...

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I Wish I Was Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I wish I was a flame dancing in a candle
Lighting up your living room, high on a mantle
I could bring some romance without any scandal
And then when you were done, you'd just put me out

[Verse 2]
I wish I was a tune you sang in your kitchen
Putting your groceries away and washing your dishes
I could float around your tongue and ease the tension
And then when you were done, you'd just quiet down

[Chorus]
But if I get too close
Will the magic fade?
Would I turn you off or away?
If I pull you in
Would I push you out
Of something here you care about?
I'm at a loss for what to do
I'm drawn to you

[Verse 3]
I wish I was a sweater wrapped around your hips
And when it got too cold, into me you'd slip
And when the sun came back, you would hang me up
And I would watch you while you undress

[Chorus]
But if I get too close
Will the magic fade?
Would I turn you off or away?
If I pull you in
Now would I push you out
Of something here you care about?
Well I'm at a loss for what to do
But I'm drawn to you

[Outro]
I'm not a song
I'm not a sweater
I'm not a fire
I'm something better
I'm a man in love writing you a letter
Will you take it?
Will you keep it?
Will you read it?
Believe it
I love you
I'm sorry

I Wish I Was Q&A

Who wrote I Wish I Was's ?

I Wish I Was was written by The Avett Brothers.

Who produced I Wish I Was's ?

I Wish I Was was produced by Rick Rubin.

When did The Avett Brothers release I Wish I Was?

The Avett Brothers released I Wish I Was on Fri Jun 24 2016.

What is the meaning?

The song describes a longing, coupled with a fear of unrequited love. The outro reveals the song to be a love letter, but the last five words, “I love you, I’m sorry,” raise many questions.

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