I Wish
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About I Wish
"I Wish" (1976) is a hit funk song by Stevie Wonder. It was released as a single and included on the album Songs in the Key of Life. Written and produced by Wonder, the song focuses on his childhood. The single hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the United World Chart. In 1999, Will Smith recorded "Wild Wild West", a hip-hop song that sampled the instrumental track from "I Wish". Wonder also appeared in the music video of the song, which was featured on the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Wild Wild West. .
I Wish Lyrics
[00:09.39] Looking back on when I was a little nappy headed boy
[00:16.04]
[00:24.56] Then my only worry was for Christmas, what would be my toy?
[00:31.38]
[00:33.83] Even though we sometimes would not get a thing
[00:39.93] We were happy with the joy the day would bring
[00:44.65] Sneaking out the back door to hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
[00:52.80] Greeted at the back door with "Boy, I thought I told you not to go outside!"
[00:59.41] Tryin' your best to bring the water to your eyes
[01:04.86]
[01:07.64] Thinkin' it might stop her from whoopin' your behind
[01:11.41] I wish those days could come back once more
[01:15.84] Why did those days ever have to go?
[01:20.22] I wish those days could come back once more
[01:24.87] Why did those days ever have to go?
[01:29.61] 'Cause I love them so
[01:32.45]
[01:36.03] Brother said he's tellin' 'bout you playin' doctor with that girl
[01:44.52] "Just don't tell and I'll give you anything you want in this whole wide world"
[01:51.71]
[01:53.93] Mama gives you money for Sunday school
[02:01.11] You trade yours for candy after church is through
[02:06.04] Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (You nasty boy)
[02:15.08] Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
[02:20.80] You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right
[02:28.68] But while you were doin' it, it sure felt outta sight
[02:33.38] I wish those days could come back once more
[02:37.35] Why did those days ever have to go?
[02:42.44] I wish those days could come back once more
[02:46.19] Why did those days ever have to go?
[02:50.47]
[00:16.04]
[00:24.56] Then my only worry was for Christmas, what would be my toy?
[00:31.38]
[00:33.83] Even though we sometimes would not get a thing
[00:39.93] We were happy with the joy the day would bring
[00:44.65] Sneaking out the back door to hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
[00:52.80] Greeted at the back door with "Boy, I thought I told you not to go outside!"
[00:59.41] Tryin' your best to bring the water to your eyes
[01:04.86]
[01:07.64] Thinkin' it might stop her from whoopin' your behind
[01:11.41] I wish those days could come back once more
[01:15.84] Why did those days ever have to go?
[01:20.22] I wish those days could come back once more
[01:24.87] Why did those days ever have to go?
[01:29.61] 'Cause I love them so
[01:32.45]
[01:36.03] Brother said he's tellin' 'bout you playin' doctor with that girl
[01:44.52] "Just don't tell and I'll give you anything you want in this whole wide world"
[01:51.71]
[01:53.93] Mama gives you money for Sunday school
[02:01.11] You trade yours for candy after church is through
[02:06.04] Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (You nasty boy)
[02:15.08] Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
[02:20.80] You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right
[02:28.68] But while you were doin' it, it sure felt outta sight
[02:33.38] I wish those days could come back once more
[02:37.35] Why did those days ever have to go?
[02:42.44] I wish those days could come back once more
[02:46.19] Why did those days ever have to go?
[02:50.47]
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