This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Lookin' back on when I
Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas, what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing we were happy with the
Joy the day would bring
Sneaking out the back door
To hang out with those
Hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door with, "Boy
I thought I told you not to go outside"
Tryin' your best to bring the
Water to your eyes
Thinkin' it might stop her
From whoopin' your behind
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
'Cause, I love them so i love them so
My brother says he's tellin'
About you playin' doctor with that girl
Just don't tell I'll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy
After church is through
Smokin' cigarettes and
Writing something nasty on the wall
(You nasty boy) teacher sends you to the
Principal's office down the wall
You grow up and learn
That kinda thing ain't right
But while you were doin' it
You were doin it, felt outta sight
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas, what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing we were happy with the
Joy the day would bring
Sneaking out the back door
To hang out with those
Hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door with, "Boy
I thought I told you not to go outside"
Tryin' your best to bring the
Water to your eyes
Thinkin' it might stop her
From whoopin' your behind
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
'Cause, I love them so i love them so
My brother says he's tellin'
About you playin' doctor with that girl
Just don't tell I'll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy
After church is through
Smokin' cigarettes and
Writing something nasty on the wall
(You nasty boy) teacher sends you to the
Principal's office down the wall
You grow up and learn
That kinda thing ain't right
But while you were doin' it
You were doin it, felt outta sight
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
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I Wish Lyrics as written by Krzysztof Penderecki
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