Lyrics

[Verse 1] I wish I was a neutron bomb, for once I could go off I wish I was a sacrifice but somehow still lived on I wish I was a sentimental ornament you hung on The Christmas tree, I wish I was the star that went on top [Chorus 1] I wish I was the evidence, I wish I was the grounds For fifty million hands upraised and open toward the sky [Verse 2] I wish I was a sailor with someone who waited for me I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me [Chorus 2] I wish I was a messenger, and all the news was good I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 3] I wish I was an alien at home behind the sun I wish I was the souvenir you kept your house key on [Chorus 3] I wish I was the pedal brake that you depended on I wish I was the verb to trust and never let you down [Outro] I wish I was a radio song, the one that you turned up I wish I…