I Wish I Were

by Anna Grelle

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I Wish I Were has tones of Nordic folk music that create a mysterious and captivating feeling. It's about self-doubt and wanting to be someone else, but with a little twist at the end.

"This is a great song for the soundtrack of epic movies and the pairing of her vocals with a punchy beat and lush viola strings just make the song stand out even more. "
- Caesar Live N Loud

"The lyrics are written with incredible honesty and an aching vulnerability, centering around the idea of being someone else. Self-doubt plays a major theme throughout. Listening to I Wish I Were is like traveling to a faraway land. Grelle’s soft voice and the ethereal strings make this song unforgettable."
- Lefuturewave

lyrics

Verse 1
I'm too small for my tiny shoes
Easily caught by a wind
Whenever I fall, I get frightened and bruised
Uncomfortable in my own skin

She's so radiant, tall and pure
Nothing can conquer her stride
Whenever she's down she's not down for long
She's brilliant at being alive

Chorus 1
I wish I were like Allison
With fiery eyes and auburn hair
I wish I were that confident
When people stare I wouldn't care

I wish I were like Evelyn
A witty smile and strongest bones
I wish I were that confident
I wish, I wish I were

Verse 2
I'm too trapped in my own regret
Easily drowning in thoughts
My bubble is me, sometimes nothing else fits
Everything can be a lot

She's so beautiful inside and out
Easily lending a hand
Her spirit is kind, she doesn't even try
Just listens and understands

Chorus 2
I wish I were like Lydia
With loving eyes and joyful soul
I wish I were that pure of heart
When darkness creeps in she's still in control

I wish I were like Arya
She sees possibilities
I wish I were that pure of heart
I wish, I wish I were
They wish, they wish they were

credits

released February 18, 2022
Written & produced by Anna Grelle
Lead vocals by Anna Grelle
Backing vocals by Anna Grelle & Achim Grelle
Viola by Isabelle Martin
Mixed by Beatrice Jaksch
Mastered by Björn Engelmann

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Anna Grelle Uppsala, Sweden

Anna Grelle is a music producer, songwriter and artist from Uppsala, Sweden. She started out as a singer/songwriter in 2013 and has developed a more produced, electronic sound since then. She's often compared with artists like Björk, Susanne Sundfor and Florence + The Machine. In 2019 she started her own music company and Record label "Grelle Productions". ... more

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