Story Behind The Song
We were dating and I didn't realize love was at hand. Then when I started to fall in love it was too late.
Song Description
Reflecting on the signs of love that were not seen after it is too late. Acoustic song, mid tempo ballad.
| Song Length |
2:49 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Serene |
Subject |
Unrequited Love, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Joni Mitchell, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I Wish I Could Have Known
Words and Music by Linda Cullum
I most of all remember you dancing
Little one who spins like a wheel
They way you moved to me was so enchanting
The floor was never there for you to feel
I was the lucky one who had your smile
Captivity of your eyes
Through these two things
I'm sure that love was shown
And I wish I could have known
Always I'll remember us laughing
On our way to find your home
The city streets were so confusing
And you'd laugh at it while I would sort of moan
You came to see me once with a yellow rose
I sometimes called you late at night
Through these two things
I'm sure that love was shown
And I wish we could have known
Bridge
Tell me who could have known
Who could have known
Senseless cards sent for no reason
A peddler's flower for your day
Through these two things
I'm sure that love was shown
And I wish I could have known
You were dancing and I wish I could have known
I most of all remember you dancing
And I wish I could have known