Lyrics Wish I Was Here - Eric Hirshberg

I press my ear against the wall
And try to listen to my dreams
Still trying to find out what I need
Sometimes it's hard to breathe
With all I disbelieve

Why can't I believe?

I build machinery
With all the wires bare
Hands locked in strain, not in prayer
I know there's something there
I just can't remember where

Why can't I believe
This life is happening to me

I spend my time
I just don't steal it
I live my life
But I cannot feel it
I hold you close
I hold you dear
I wish I was
I wish I was here

A friend like holy water
Spending days like holy days
We drink from every stream that's in our way
I know you feel the same
Like we're winning all the games

Why can't I believe?
It's not something that I'm after
But it's something I'm before
Everything I've wanted's getting near
I've always known this fear
It's the thing that got me here

Why can't I believe
This life is happening to me

I spend my time
I just don't steal it
I live my life
But I cannot feel it
I hold you close
I hold you dear
I wish I was
I spend my time
I just don't steal it
I live my life
But I cannot feel it
I hold you close
I hold you dear
I wish I was
I wish I was here
I wish I was here