Seth Avett Sings, I Wish I Was

A song from the new record, True Sadness, which comes out June 24th. More soon..

[jacobweathers]

Why can't they record their albums like this? The beautiful imperfections, the song, and the voices that paint feelings we didn't know we had..

[wigster]

I live in Northern Ireland and my main music aim in life is to see the Avett Brothers live, if I have to travel large distances for that then so be it!

[finalgirl]

"I love you, I'm sorry" has got to be the most beautiful (and sad) line in a song ever <3

[Valdossta]

I could listen to Seth sing all day, everyday.

[Christycat]

I really don’t think there has ever been a more perfect love song. ❤️

[EBC]

Whoever the 6 dislikes are should not be allowed to have YouTube.

[renelutz]

So personal, intimate, honest and beautiful!

[RagingBaby]

I love you, I'm sorry...



I'm not crying, you're crying

[debbieupdegraff]

Beautiful version. I'd give anything for an acoustic show.

[djtoolhead]

6 people WISH they could sing like this.

[LostGingerAle]

Are you kidding? Just rip my heart out why don't ya! So beautiful!

[poptartpi]

Ever since I first heard this song live, I have been obsessed with it!! Easily one of my all time favorite Avett Brothers' songs!!

[alexpeterson]

Didn't know I could fall in love with his music any further <3

[franzderekparis]

Heart and soul, man. Pure heart and soul. Very excited to see these guys in Baltimore!

[bethdebaun]

OMG Mesmerizing
please please please Lord help me
I just want to go to Red Rocks this year..I absolutely need to see The Avett Brothers live concert .please don't let anything stop me I need this ...amen

These guys are bomb!
Seth you have a truly magical harmony when you sing ..what a gracious gift..thank you for sharing with us all

[KathJimenezdeAguilar]

"I Wish I Was"
I wish I was a flame dancing in a candle
Lighting up your living room high on the mantle
I could bring some romance without any scandal
And then when you were done you'd just put me out
I wish I was a tune you sang in your kitchen
Putting your groceries away and washing your dishes
I could float around your tongue and ease the tension
And then when you were done you'd just quiet down
But if I get too close
Will the magic fade?
Would I turn you off or away?
If I pull you in
Would I push you out
Of something here you care about?
Well I'm at a loss for what to do
But I'm drawn to you
I wish I was a sweater wrapped around your hips
And when it got too cold into me you'd slip
And when the sun came back you would hang me up
And I would watch you while you undress
But if I get too close
Will the magic fade?
Would I turn you off or away?
If I pull you in
Now would I push you out
Of something here you care about?
Well I'm at a loss for what to do
But I'm drawn to you
I'm not a song
I am not a sweater
I'm not a fire
I am something better
I'm a man in love writing you a letter
Will you take it
Will you keep it
Will you read it
Believe it
I love you
I'm sorry.

[lray]

all i can say is
makes my heart ache.
must be why i've listened to it 200 times.
i love you. i'm sorry.

[jonaharbet]

Crying. Can you tell Seth that he looks like so into it, like lately he looks like the best I've ever seen as far as being in the song emotionally. Love you guys

[lauram]

this song is mesmerizing. one of my favorites of all time. Cant wait until Red Rocks!

[joshhawks]

I feel the emotion that you can see in his face. He's in a relatable place and is making beautiful art out of it! I love the acoustic versions. Goosebumps.