A live version of “I Wish”, which Graham had released earlier on his 1998 debut, The Sky is Too High.
Although the exact concert the song was recorded at hasn’t been actually confirmed, the audio closest matches the version played live at Islington Academy in July 2004.
I wish the music would play by itself
Shredded fingers, no ideas
I wish this rainy day could be the last
Could the world end, what a godsend
I wish I could stop wishing you were here
But I don't want to 'cos I still want you
I wish I didn't feel so flippin' mad
Don't wanna scare you, just wanna love you
I wish my life could last a thousand years
Then I'd be clever and build a heaven
I wish I could bring Nick Drake back to life
He'd understand, hold my hand
I wish a constant stream of happy shit
Live forever in world of leather
I wish the rain would just leave me alone
I can't wear that stupid rain hat
I wish I was in California
Pernod perfume in the Danube
I wish the thing of love meant just one thing
Cinderella, Salmonella
I Wish (Live) was written by Graham Coxon.
I Wish (Live) was produced by Graham Coxon.
Graham Coxon released I Wish (Live) on Mon Jul 26 2004.