I Wish You Were Here
Ghostface Killah · Other Songs - Ghostface Killah
This was my favorite girl for years, she knows the way I perform
Sometimes I pull my boxers down, ya'll, with one Timb on
It be times, you know I stay away when her friends on
For some reason, she be really hot, when her friends gone
That's when I slide on over with a Guinness on the stouffer
To talk a little shit, then get a little closer
Like, what up boo, you know that Ghost loves you
I get butterflies when we hug and kiss, do you?
Huh? Answer me, let me if it's the truth now
That pretty mole above your lips looking cute now
Ooh child, I'm patient, my mind's telling me
To stay calm, I wanna get it off like a G bomb
On top of your skin, I'm sliding it in
When I'm done, you can wake it up and ride it again
Then we can hold on through the night, fan on and covers on
It's bright from the TV light, peace, good night
[Tre Williams:]
Looking out my window, sun shining bright
Birds are singing, trying to make things right
Now I got music, oh, on my radio
And I can hear love songs playing, behind closed doors
Now I don't want no one, on the catch me side
But ever since you left, said goodbye
[Chorus: Tre Williams]
I wish you were here with me
I said I wish you were here with me
I wish you were here, with me
[Tre Williams:]
And thinking bout your kiss, gloom all around me
Seen our love, is never gonna find me
And I keep looking, oh, for that brighter day
When all I see is, time slipping away
Oh and I got to talk, to keep myself together
But all I see is stormy weather
[Chorus]
[Tre Williams:]
Now I got to get, get myself together
Cause I can't take no more, of this stormy weather
Now I wish you were here with me
I wish you were right here
I wish you were here with me, ooh
[Chorus]
[Tre Williams:]
Night falls and I call for you, love
But there's no one here to answer
No, no, no, oh
The wind blows and I turn to catch ya
But there's no one there but my reflection
No, oh I said I wish you was here with me
About I Wish You Were Here
"I Wish You Were Here" by Ghostface Killah stands as a defining track from his solo career, showcasing his ability to blend gritty lyricism with atmospheric production. Released during a pivotal era for East Coast hip-hop, the song reflects the artist's signature style, characterized by introspective storytelling and a raw, unpolished vocal delivery that cut through the polished sound of the time. While often associated with the collaborative spirit of the Wu-Tang Clan, this recording highlights Ghostface's individual voice and his capacity to explore themes of longing and absence with profound emotional resonance. The track remains a staple in discussions about the genre's evolution in the 1990s, serving as a testament to his enduring impact on the landscape of alternative rap and his ability to craft memorable sonic landscapes that prioritize mood and narrative over commercial polish.
