Wishin' It All Away
Tanya Tucker · Other Songs - Tanya Tucker
'Cause he buys her everything
But the one thing he don't give her
Is the love that she needs
She cries on pillows made of lace
Dreamin' of some other place
She's got a half a mind to run from him
But she knows she'd be back again
She's got everything that a girl could want
But she needs more and she can't stop
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away
Looking out the window
There goes another falling star
And those diamonds on her fingers
Don't do nothing for her heart
She thought that there'd be so much more
Is this what she settled for?
She's got a half a mind to run from him
But she knows she'd be back again, oh yeah
She's got everything that a girl could want
But she needs more and she can't stop
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away
If she didn't have to go through leavin'
If it could all just disappear
Then she could start all over
And be out of here, oh yeah
She's got a half a mind to run from him
But she knows she'd be back again, oh yeah
She's got everything that a girl could want
But she needs more and she can't stop
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away
Wishin' it all away, oh yeah
If she didn't have to go through leavin'
She'd be outta here
Oh yeah, wishin' it all away
Wishin' It All Away
Tanya Tucker's 'Wishin' It All Away' stands as a defining anthem of country music's emotional depth, capturing the universal struggle to escape personal turmoil through the power of song. Recorded during her prolific era in the late 1990s, the track exemplifies Tucker's signature ability to blend raw vulnerability with a soaring, gospel-tinged vocal delivery that became her trademark. The song reflects the genre's tradition of storytelling, addressing themes of longing and the desire for relief from life's burdens without resorting to specific narrative details. As a staple of her discography, it resonates with listeners seeking authenticity and emotional catharsis, cementing Tucker's reputation as a vocalist who could articulate complex feelings with unadulterated honesty. The recording remains a testament to the enduring appeal of country music's focus on human experience and resilience.