I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
So, so you think you can tell
heaven from hell
blue skies from pain
can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail
a smile from a veil
do you think you can tell
So, do you think we can change
everybody that hates
before its too late
so proud to be free
but who can we blame
don't be ashamed
do you think we can change
How i wish, how i wish you were here
we're a world of lost souls
swimming in a fish bowl
year after year
running over the same old ground
but have we found the same old fears
wish you were here
we don't need, need anymore pain
we just need to remain all on the very same page
so much to gain
no more losing a friend
we're losing ourselves
we just need your help
so glad you're here
so glad you're here.
heaven from hell
blue skies from pain
can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail
a smile from a veil
do you think you can tell
So, do you think we can change
everybody that hates
before its too late
so proud to be free
but who can we blame
don't be ashamed
do you think we can change
How i wish, how i wish you were here
we're a world of lost souls
swimming in a fish bowl
year after year
running over the same old ground
but have we found the same old fears
wish you were here
we don't need, need anymore pain
we just need to remain all on the very same page
so much to gain
no more losing a friend
we're losing ourselves
we just need your help
so glad you're here
so glad you're here.
Lyrics submitted by Tripn2billie
Wish You Were Here Lyrics as written by Roger Waters David Gilmour
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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the song is a cover of Pink Floyds "wish you were here." but the second verse and the last verse have been re written for 9-11
I love this song.
I love the fact that 9/11 made Fred Durst realize what the world can go through and I honestly believe that it made him change some of his ways and made him a better person throughout.
AAAAARGH!!! Some arse ripped off Floyd!!!
fuck.......
Ditto.
WHY DOES FRED DURST KEEP RUINING GOOD SONGS?!
I wanted to cry when I heard Behind Blue Eyes.
This brings back memories. Yep, how I wish you were here. Life goes by to fast. God help us... Father in heaven help us to live our lives for your glory so we may be a part of your kingdom and live forever in eternity with you Father God Elohim. Help us to know why your son shed HIS blood on the cross, for our sin. So we don't just go down and be dust and miss out on eternity.