I WISH Lyrics – Ty Dolla $ign

I WISH Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
He’s talking about wanting to have casual relationships without feeling bad about it. Deep down, he wishes he could act carefree, have fun, and not feel guilty or emotionally attached. At the same time, he wants someone to still love him no matter what he does. It’s like he’s torn between wanting freedom and wanting love, hoping everything could just stay smooth even when he messes up.

[Verse 1: Ty Dolla $ign]
Here, he admits to lying too well and too often, which ruined trust between him and his partner. He knows that if he had been more honest, maybe their relationship would’ve lasted. He also blames her a little for checking his phone, suggesting that if she hadn’t been suspicious, she wouldn’t have left. It shows his mix of guilt, regret, and denial about his own role in losing her.

[Pre-Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
He’s trying to comfort her by saying that the pain he caused made her stronger. Deep down, he knows she still belongs with him, even though things went wrong.

[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
He repeats his wish to do what he wants without feeling bad — to hook up, cheat, or mess around freely while still being loved. He wants things to stay peaceful even when he’s doing wrong. It’s like he’s stuck in a cycle of wanting both love and independence, unable to balance the two. His tone feels both regretful and self-aware.

[Bridge: Ty Dolla $ign]
He looks back wishing he hadn’t hurt or made his partner sad. He knows he can’t change the past, no matter how much he wants to. He admits that jealousy and greed got the best of him and that he’s not in the right place to give her what she deserves. It’s a moment of honesty where he recognizes his own flaws and the damage they caused.

[Pre-Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
Again, he’s saying that the hurt he caused might’ve made her stronger, and even though they’ve been through pain, there’s still a deep connection that feels like she’s meant to be with him.

[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
He goes back to wishing he could act on his impulses without guilt — to live freely, love casually, and still keep someone loyal to him. It’s a confession of selfish desires mixed with emotional confusion, where he wants everything his way but knows that’s not how love really works.

[Interlude: Big TC & Sunday Service Choir & Both]
This part shows a softer, more emotional side. He wishes he could truly love and care like he’s supposed to, but something inside him stops him from doing it. It’s like he’s numb from past pain and can’t fully connect emotionally, no matter how much he wants to. The repetition makes it feel like a cry for help — wanting to feel love but not knowing how.

[Verse: Big TC & Sunday Service Choir]
He opens up about being emotionally damaged. He’s tried to fall in love, but his trust is completely broken from being hurt too many times. Even when someone good comes along and makes him feel loved, he can’t escape his pain or pretend everything’s fine. He feels torn between his emotions and his fear of getting hurt again. Despite his struggles, he acknowledges that his partner stayed loyal and did her best.

[Outro: Big TC & Big TC & Sunday Service Choir]
He ends by repeating his wish to love and care, showing how much he wants to change but feels stuck. It’s a sad realization that he can’t give the love he wants to give, no matter how hard he tries.