Wish I Knew You by The Revivalists Song Info
“Wish I Knew You” is The Revivalists' breakout single. It peaked at #1 on the Adult Alternative Chart and has since crossed over to the Alternative Chart, where it reached #1 as well. It was also certified platinum by RIAA in September 2018 and was nominated for Alternative Rock Song of the Year by the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2018. The song simply and enthusiastically expresses wanting to meet one’s love at an earlier stage of life. David Shaw, the vocalist of the band, spoke with Galore Magazine about the meaning behind the song: "For a song like “Wish I Knew You” I’d rather keep the meaning of the song open and free for people to interpret on their own. I certainly know what it means to me and love hearing from our fans what the song means to them. Too often in the past I’ve revealed the truth behind certain songs and felt that by defining them they lost a bit of the mystery. I like mystery…it keeps things interesting."