Wish You Were Here

Delta Goodrem

About Wish You Were Here

"Wish You Were Here" is a song by Australian singer–songwriter Delta Goodrem. It was sent to Australian radio on 4 October 2012, and was released digitally on 12 October 2012 and as a CD single on 19 October 2012. The song is the third single released from Goodrem's fourth studio album Child of the Universe.


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2012
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I've been knock, knock, knocking at the thought of your door
But you're not, not, not here anymore
I ring, ring, ring you’re every phone in my head
But I can't get through, the connection is dead

I want, want to tell you about the news today
But you wouldn't believe me, you’d laugh it away
There's a ghost standing at the foot of my bed
And it's you, it's you, it's you

It was you they told me who was in trouble
I couldn't breathe on the other side of the world
And there was nothing I could do to help you
And it's true today would be your birthday
It would've been your 27th year
And I miss you in the earth's atmosphere
I wish you were here

I go back, back, back in every memory of there
But the clock ticks over every minute we shared
On my knees begging for it not to be true
But it was you, it was you, it was you

It was you they told me who was in trouble
I couldn't breathe on the other side of the world
And there was nothing I could do to help you
And it's true today would be your birthday
It would've been your 27th year
And I miss you in the earth's atmosphere
I wish you were here

Instead of just in my dreams and in my imagination
Confusing me completely from another dimension
Can you see the beauty from a new beginning somewhere
Cause I feel like I won't repair with time

It was you, it was you, it was you

It was you they told me who was in trouble
I couldn't breathe on the other side of the world
And there was nothing I could do to help you
And it's true today would be your birthday
It would've been your 27th year
And I miss you in the earth's atmosphere
I wish you were here

I wish you were here

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Delta Goodrem

Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is an Australian singer-songwriter, pianist and television actress. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she enrolled in dancing, acting, singing and piano classes at a young age. She began her career as a child actress, starring in various television shows and rose to prominence in 2002 in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. more »

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Written by: Delta Goodrem, Gary Clark

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Wish You Were Here" was released by Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem as the second single from her fourth studio album, "Child of the Universe."
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success in Australia, where it debuted and peaked at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart. It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments exceeding 70,000 copies.
Song Inspiration
"Wish You Were Here" was written as a tribute to Goodrem's late friend and security guard, Mark "Tibba" Worthington, who passed away unexpectedly. This makes it one of the most emotionally charged songs in her discography.
Music and Lyrics
The song is a heartfelt, pop-ballad. The lyrics reveal the emotional journey Goodrem embarked on after her friend's death, dealing with the grief and loss.
Awards and Recognition
In 2013, "Wish You Were Here" won the award for Most Played Australian Work at the APRA Music Awards.
Music Video
Released in October 2012, the music video for the song was directed by Anthony Rose. It features Goodrem singing to an empty theater, with the video's melancholic tone further depicting the heartfelt lyrics of the song.
Songwriters and Producers
Apart from Delta Goodrem, Vince Pizzinga and Mitchell Froom also worked on the writing and production of the song. Pizzinga has been long term collaborator of Goodrem's, co-writing her breakout hit "Born to Try."
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its honesty and emotional depth, highlighting Goodrem's vocal performance and the songwriting. The Australian called it "an open-hearted outpouring of grief.”
Global Reach
While it was particularly popular in Australia, "Wish You Were Here" also reached listeners around the globe and was included in the international edition of the album "Child of the Universe".
Live Performances
Goodrem often performs this song in her live concerts, delivering emotionally charged performances. During these performances, she usually takes a moment to explain the story behind the song, deepening the connection with her audience.

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