I Wish You Were Here

I'm sitting here confused; staring at the wall.
I'm nibbling at my fingertips; hoping you will call.
It's all happening so fast and strange,
but the best things in life aren't really arranged.

The wait to see you again seems eternal.
This growing flame is becoming an inferno.
Common sense says my head's up too high,
but my heart says this is so right.

Why won't the queasiness go away?
Will we ever see the day?

(chorus:)
How many ways can I say I wish you were here?
How many times can I say I want you near?
I want so bad the chance to hold you tight
'cause when we're together, it just feels right.

My thoughts are with you each and every night.
I close my eyes and see with second sight.
I've never felt so strong the desire to support someone.
That's how I know something special has begun.
I'm filled with warmth just listening to your voice.
You brighten my days with simple joys.

All you have to do is be yourself,
and it's a royal flush you've dealt.
I'm longing for the day I can be at your side
to help you make your dreams take flight.

(repeat chorus)

Oh I wish you were here.
Oh I wish you were here.
I want so bad the chance to hold you tight
'cause when we're together, it just feels right.
Oh I wish you were here.
Oh I wish you were here.
Oh how I wish you were here!

October 5, 1994