Wish I Stayed
Wish I Stayed

Ellie Goulding - Wish I Stayed Lyrics

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Wish I Stayed Lyrics

Why can't we speak another language
One we all agree on
When men look outside, they see houses
Instead of the fields they grew from
We are constantly uprooted from them
Making us tiresome (and fearful)
Can you get up right now
Endeavor to free fall?

You can fall if you want to
It's just a matter of how far
You've treasured our hometown
But you've forgotten where you are
And it will stay with you until your mind's been found
And it has been found wondering around

With that skipping rope, the trampoline
The crafty smoke that made us choke
But we didn't give up hope
It's just the simple ways of getting paid
The carelessness of running away
I wish I stayed
I wish I stayed

Patterns all arranged in my background
Pillars and posts keeping this country on form
Letters were all sent
With no addresses so that people can't discover
That we're always under cover
Why do I always draw triangles?
Instead of words this paper deserves

I don't own my clothes but I own my mind
And it's not what you've lost but it's what you find
I don't own my clothes but I own my mind
And it's not what you've lost but it's what you find

With that skipping rope, the trampoline
The crafty smoke that made us choke
But we didn't give up hope
It's just the simple ways of getting paid
The carelessness of running away
I wish I stayed
I wish I stayed

You can fall if you want to!
It's just a matter of how far
You've treasured our hometown
But you've forgotten where you are
And it will stay with you until your mind's been found
And it has been found wondering around

With that skipping rope, the trampoline
The crafty smoke that made us choke
But we didn't give up hope
It's just the simple ways of getting paid
The carelessness of running away
I wish I stayed
I wish I stayed

Writer(s): Ellie Goulding
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the original writer of 'Wish I Stayed'?

    Ellie Goulding is the original writer of 'Wish I Stayed'.

  2. At what age did Ellie Goulding start writing music?

    Ellie Goulding started writing her own folk-inspired music at the age of fifteen.

  3. Why was 'Wish I Stayed' omitted from the American release of Ellie Goulding's album?

    Ellie Goulding felt she had grown out of 'Wish I Stayed' and wanted a fresh start with her music in America. She felt that newer tracks like 'Animal' and 'Human' better represented her artistic progress.

  4. Which producer helped Ellie Goulding develop 'Wish I Stayed' into an electronic song?

    Ellie Goulding developed 'Wish I Stayed' with the help of electropop artist and producer Frankmusik, whom she contacted via MySpace.

  5. Where did Ellie Goulding travel to record songs with Frankmusik?

    Ellie Goulding traveled to Thornton Heath to work with Frankmusik, where she stayed for a week, recorded a couple of songs, and discussed music.

  6. What does Ellie Goulding say about 'Wish I Stayed'?

    Ellie Goulding says that 'Wish I Stayed' is very special to her because it was one of the very first songs she wrote while free-writing. However, she felt it was holding her back and opted not to include it in her American album re-release.

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