Wish You Were Here
Bee Gees, The · Other Songs - Bee Gees, The
in somebody else's heart
My love is as strong
as oceans are far apart.
A summer song keeps playing in my brain,
and I feel you, and I see your face again,
there's no escape,
I lost everything in losing you.
Ah I wish you were here,
drying these tears I cry
They were good times,
and I wish you were here
and calling my name,
but you're dealing with a man insane, the cost,
how hopelessly I'm lost,
I tried to throw our love away
and I can't let go.
VERSE 2:
And so I awake
In somebody else's dream
(It's not what it seems)
it's only a lie
I've yet to decide who's real.
The blood red rose will never never die
It'll burn like a flame
In the dark of the night
I'm not afraid
I'd give everything
If you hear me there.
Chorus 2:
Ahh I wish you were here,
drying these tears I cry
They were good times,
it's that time of year
for being alone
but you're dealing with a heart of stone
try to kiss and say goodbye
try to throw our love away
And that storm will blow.
Wish you were here.
Wish you were here,
'Cause you're dealing with a heart of stone
try to kiss and say goodbye
try to throw our love away
And I can't let go.
They were good times
and I wish you were here,
yes, I wish you were here.
Repeat to Fade
Wish You Were Here
Released in 1966, "Wish You Were Here" by The Bee Gees stands as a defining track of the mid-1960s Australian pop scene. The song showcases the group's signature harmonies and sophisticated production, blending upbeat rhythms with a melancholic undertone that reflected the era's shifting musical landscape. It was one of the first major hits to feature the distinctive vocal style of the three brothers, establishing their reputation for intricate vocal arrangements and danceable grooves. While often associated with later disco and R&B movements, this recording captures the raw energy and emotional depth characteristic of The Bee Gees' early catalogue. The track remains a staple of their discography, illustrating their ability to craft songs that resonated deeply with audiences while pushing the boundaries of contemporary pop music.