Stevie Wonder - i wish

노래는 어린 시절, 크리스마스의 선물에 대한 기대와 친구들과의 장난, 부모님의 사랑을 회상하며 순수한 행복을 그리워하는 내용을 담고 있다
어린 시절의 경험은 때로는 잘못된 행동이었지만 그 순간들은 즐거운 추억으로 남아있으며, 시간이 지나 성장했음에도 그 시절로 다시 돌아가고 싶은 마음을 나타낸다

Looking 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, thought I told you not to go outside"
Tryin' your best to bring the water to your eyes
Thinking 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
Do-do, do-do, do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do, do-do, do-do-do-do-do-do
Brother said he's telling 'bout you playin' doctor with that girl
Just don't tell and 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 hall
You grow up and learn that kind of thing ain't right
But while you were doing it, it sure felt outta sight