See the lyrics of “I Wish” by Skee-Lo released in 1995.
I Wish Lyrics
[Intro]
Hey, this is radio station WSKEE
We’re taking calls on the wish line
Making your wacky wishes come true…
Hello?[Chorus]
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala[Verse 1]
I wish I was like six-foot-nine
So I can get with Leoshi
‘Cause she don’t know me
But, yo, she’s really fine
You know I see her all the time
Everywhere I go
And even in my dreams
I can scheme of ways to make her mine
‘Cause I know she’s livin’ phat
Her boyfriend’s tall and he plays ball,
So how am I gonna compete with that?
‘Cause when it comes to playing basketball
I’m always last to be picked
And in some cases never picked at all
So I just lean up on the wall
Or sit up in the bleachers with the rest of the girls
Who came to watch their man ball
Dag, y’all! I never understood, black
Why the jocks get the fly girls
And me, I get the hood rats
I tell ’em, “Scat, skittle, sca-bobble”
Got hit with a bottle
And put in a hospital for talkin’ that mess
I confess it’s a shame
When you livin’ in a city that’s the size of a box
And nobody knows yo’ name
Glad I came, to my senses
Like quick-quick, got sick-sick to my stomach
Overcometh by thoughts
Of me and her together, right?
So when I asked her out, she said I wasn’t her type[Chorus]
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala[Verse 2]
I wish I had a brand new car so far, I got this hatchback
And everywhere I go, yo, I gets laughed at
And when I’m in my car I’m laid back
I got an 8-track, and a spare tire in the backseat, but that’s flat
And do you really wanna know what’s really wack?
See, I can’t even get a date, so what do you think of that?
I heard that prom night is a bomb night
With a hood rat you can hold tight
But really though, I’m Figaro
When in my car, I can’t even get a hello
Well, so many people wanna cruise Crenshaw on Sunday
One day I’ma have to get in my car and go
You know I take the 110 until the 105
Get off at Crenshaw, tell my homies, “Look alive!”
‘Cause it’s hard to survive
When you’re living in a concrete jungle
And these girls keep Passin’ Me By
She looks fly, she looks fly
Make me say, “my, my, my”[Chorus]
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
Wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
Wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala[Bridge]
I wish I was a little bit taller (I wish I was a little bit taller)
I wish I was a baller (Wish I was a baller)
I wish I was a little bit taller, y’all (I wish I was a little bit taller, y’all)
I wish I was a baller (Wish I was a baller)
I wish I was a little bit taller, y’all (I wish I was a little bit taller, y’all)
I wish I was a baller (Wish I was a baller)
I wish I was a little bit taller (I wish I was a little bit taller, y’all)
I wish I was a baller (Yeah)[Verse 3]
Hey, I wish I had my way
‘Cause every day would be a Friday,
And you could even speed on the highway
I would play ghetto games
Name my kids ghetto names:
Little Mookie, Big Al, Lorraine
Yo, you know that’s on the real
So if you’re down on your luck
Then you should know just how I feel
‘Cause if you don’t want me around
See, I go simple, I go easy, I go Greyhound
Hey, you, what’s that sound?
Everybody look what’s goin’ down
Ah, yes, ain’t that fresh?
Everybody wants to get down like that[Chorus]
Wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
Wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
Wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
And a six-four Impala[Outro]
I wish, I wish
I wish, I wish
I wish, I wish
I wish, I wish
I wish, I wish
I wish, I wish
[Fades]
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About The Song I Wish
“I Wish” is a song by American rapper Skee-Lo, released on April 10, 1995, as the lead single from his debut album of the same name.
The track is characterized by its catchy hook and self-deprecating lyrics, where Skee-Lo expresses his desire for a better life. He wishes to be taller, to have a more appealing car, and to attract a girlfriend who is out of his league.
The song’s production features samples from Bernard Wright’s “Spinnin'” and includes a vocal sample from Malcolm McLaren’s “Buffalo Gals.”
“I Wish” achieved commercial success, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Gold certification for selling over 600,000 copies in the U.S. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Critically, “I Wish” has been praised for its blend of humor and vulnerability, making it relatable to listeners. The music video further popularized the song, showcasing Skee-Lo’s personality and the Los Angeles backdrop.
Its enduring appeal is reflected in its frequent inclusion in nostalgic playlists and its recognition as a classic in alternative hip-hop.