Wish You Were Here
Delta Goodrem
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Music and LyricsThe 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.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2013, "Wish You Were Here" won the award for Most Played Australian Work at the APRA Music Awards.
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Music VideoReleased 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.
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Songwriters and ProducersApart 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."
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Critical ReceptionCritics 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.”
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Global ReachWhile 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".
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Live PerformancesGoodrem 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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