I Wish (Carl Thomas song)

"I Wish" is a 2000 R&B song performed by American singer Carl Thomas. It was the lead single from his second studio album, Emotional. The song is a soulful ballad expressing regret and longing for a past relationship. It's characterized by its smooth, melancholic melody, Thomas's emotive vocals, and lyrics that detail the singer's remorse over mistakes made in the relationship and his desire to rekindle the romance. The song became a significant hit for Carl Thomas, reaching a high position on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and solidifying his place in the early 2000s R&B scene. The music video features Thomas reflecting on the lost love and further enhances the song's theme of regret and longing. The song is often cited as one of Thomas's signature tracks.