Lyrics: Wishful Thinking
Meet you down at the bottom Finish a bottle You know I know all your problems now Flaked on me back in August And if I'm honest You've gotten harder to figure out I know that you got everything you wanted I heard a rumor everybody's talking About you now I really thought that I could fix this But nothing's different How come I'm stuck on thinking you'd grow up? I really hoped that we'd be passed this Problems past tense Is it just wishful thinking that you'd grow up? Dropped it all in a second After your message Do you remember me calling out? Meet you back in the wreckage Right where you left it Do you regret how I see you now? You said that you got better you saw me I heard a rumor It's medicine and molly You're blacking out I really thought that I could fix this But nothing's different How come I'm stuck on thinking you'd grow up? I really hoped that we'd be passed this Problems past tense Is it just wishful thinking that you'd grow up?
Song Meaning and Analysis
A Struggle with Change and Disappointment
“Wishful Thinking” captures the emotional complexity of hoping someone will change, only to be met with recurring disappointment. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship strained by broken promises and unresolved issues. The opening lines set a somber tone, referencing shared moments at rock bottom and the growing distance between two people.
The chorus reveals the narrator’s internal conflict: a persistent hope that things would improve, contrasted with the painful realization that nothing has changed. Lines like “How come I’m stuck on thinking you’d grow up?” highlight the frustration of expecting maturity and growth from someone who remains the same. References to substance use and rumors add layers to the narrative, suggesting struggles with escapism and the impact of outside opinions.
Ultimately, the song’s title, “Wishful Thinking,” encapsulates the central theme—clinging to hope in the face of repeated letdowns. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has grappled with the gap between expectation and reality in their relationships.
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