Combs, Luke - Be Careful What You Wish For Lyrics






Couldn't wait to ride out of that one horse town
Didn't see no use in sticking around
I was green and busting at the seams to leave
I was sitting on G, waiting on O
The day I hit eighteen, I hit the road
Traded that county maintain for a four lane city street

But sometimes things ain't what you think they're gonna be
What you want ain't always what you need

Don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you're out on your own
All you want is what you can't get back
Once you let it go, then you know what you have
Don't hold a candle to what you had
Sometimes what you think you'll find
It ain't quite what real life has in store
So be careful what you wish for

She was holding on just a little too tight
Talked a little too much about the rest of our lives
I broke her heart thinking freedom would set me free
Well sometimes things ain't what you think they're gonna be

Don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you're out on your own
All you want is what you can't get back
Once you let it go, then you know what you have
Don't hold a candle to what you had
Sometimes what you think you'll find
It ain't quite what real life has in store
So be careful what you wish for

'Cause these city lights can't shine quite like the stars
I wish I could wish her back into my arms

Don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you're out on your own
All you want is what you can't get back
Once you let it go, then you know what you have
Don't hold a candle to what you had
Sometimes what you think you'll find
It ain't quite what real life has in store
And you can't get her back no more
So be careful what you wish for
Be careful what you wish for





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  1. D.... l....

    i love song

  2. D.... B....

    That girl might be gone ! Find a better man

  3. P.... H....

    New favorite song. HELLO

  4. E.... M....

    I literally hate all country except luke Combs!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are amazingly good!!!

  5. M.... B....

    This is a nice song with meaning. At least it's not about getting drunk in some bar and jumping in bed with the first STD you can find, and then pretending it was the true love that got away "new" country songs they've come out with. I miss the 90's country songs I learned to love in my late teens/early 20's

  6. N.... G....

    The most underrated song of Luke's and my favorite.

  7. L.... F....

    Always be careful what you wish for

  8. N.... N....

    One of his best

  9. C.... ....

    This song and refrigerator door are my favorite songs rn

  10. A.... ....

    Kinda funny how true every lyric of every luke combs song is. This song however should be taught in school or something, you wont find a more accurate truth to life in any history book.

    A.... ....

    Adam agreed

  11. S.... G....

    c njkscdikcjksjkhskjdhukjshkjhujuhghjghjghcjbxhjghydutg

  12. D.... B....

    Very true

  13. S.... H....

    Truthful song

  14. E.... J....

    That the country that we should always hear

  15. D.... l....

    I love this song

    D.... l....

    Ty luke combs

    D.... l....

    Ty merry Christmas and happy new year too

  16. Y.... B....

    I guess be careful what you wish for's all I meant when i said, what you see is what you get

  17. J.... Q....

    Couldn't wait to ride out of that one horse town
    Didn't see no use in sticking around
    I was green and busting at the seams to leave
    I was sitting on G, waiting on O
    The day I hit eighteen, I hit the road
    Traded that county maintain for a four lane city street
    But sometimes things ain't what you think they're gonna be
    What you want ain't always what you need
    Don't know what you got 'til it's gone and you're out on your own
    All you want is what you can't get back
    Once you let it go, then you know what you have
    Don't hold a candle to what you had
    Sometimes what you think you'll find
    It ain't quite what real life has in store
    So be careful what you wish for
    She was holding on just a little too tight
    Talked a little too much about the rest of our lives
    I broke her heart thinking freedom would set me free
    Well sometimes things ain't what you think they're gonna be
    Don't know what you got 'til it's gone and you're out on your own
    All you want is what you can't get back
    Once you let it go, then you know what you have
    Don't hold a candle to what you had
    Sometimes what you think you'll find
    It ain't quite what real life has in store
    So be careful what you wish for
    'Cause these city lights can't shine quite like the stars
    I wish I could wish her back into my arms
    Don't know what you got 'til it's gone And you're out on your own
    All you want is what you can't get back
    Once you let it go, then you know what you have
    Don't hold a candle to what you had
    Sometimes what you think you'll find
    It ain't quite what real life has in store
    And you can't get her back no more
    So be careful what you wish for
    Be careful what you wish for

  18. L.... W....

    My Top 5 songs from This One's For You

    5. Be Careful What You Wish For
    4. I Got Away With You
    3. One Number Away
    2. Hurricane
    1. Beautiful Crazy

  19. E.... H....

    Thank you luck you just help my mind up

  20. V.... S....

    A very old saying that is as true today as it was then.

  21. J.... F....

    luke combs will forever be a favorite ! ❤❤

  22. J.... P....

    Good song my favorite

  23. N.... B....

    MY BITCHHHHHH❤️👏🏻

  24. R.... R....

    This may be the best country song ever made, keep up the good work and keep singing songs like this. You are hands down the best country artist. You deserve everything that you have achieved so far and what ever you will achieve in the future.

  25. P.... ....

    I’m drunk with my buddies and I am grateful this song

  26. T.... D....

    .......becareful what you wish for.... This ones for you...."pops top"

  27. A.... C....

    Deadly song!!

  28. T.... R....

    Couldn't wait to ride out of that one horse town
    Didn't see no use in sticking around
    I was green and busting at the seams to leave
    I was sitting on G, waiting on O
    The day I hit eighteen, I hit the road
    Traded that county maintain for a four lane city street
    But sometimes things ain't what you think they're gonna be
    What you want ain't always what you need
    Don't know what you got 'til it's gone and you're out on your own
    All you want is what you can't get back
    Once you let it go, then you know what you have
    Don't hold a candle to what you had
    Sometimes what you think you'll find
    It ain't quite what real life has in store
    So be careful what you wish for
    She was holding on just a little too tight
    Talked a little too much about the rest of our lives
    I broke her heart thinking freedom would set me free
    Well sometimes things ain't what you think they're gonna be
    Don't know what you got 'til it's gone and you're out on your own
    All you want is what you can't get back
    Once you let it go, then you know what you have
    Don't hold a candle to what you had
    Sometimes what you think you'll find
    It ain't quite what real life has in store
    So be careful what you wish for
    'Cause these city lights can't shine quite like the stars
    I wish I could wish her back into my arms
    Don't know what you got 'til it's gone And you're out on your own
    All you want is what you can't get back
    Once you let it go, then you know what you have
    Don't hold a candle to what you had
    Sometimes what you think you'll find
    It ain't quite what real life has in store
    And you can't get her back no more
    So be careful what you wish for
    Be careful what you wish for

  29. S.... A....

    Someone please take me to see him !😊❤

  30. K.... B....

    Great advice for later on in life, thanks Luke

  31. C.... B....

    🦇 💙 🦇

  32. M.... F....

    This song reminds me of when I broke up with my longtime crush then girlfriend for 3 months I love and miss her so much plz come back baby❤️

  33. M.... S....

    Saw him in tulsa it was awesome

  34. c.... S....

    Man you are so awesome , I can't  wait until Dec to see you in Shreveport Louisiana , I finally got tickets so we having my birthday party with you !!!!!

  35. C.... F....

    damn I love this

  36. W.... S....

    The best song Luke has ever pumped out of his ass bar none.

  37. j.... ....

    IT'S A YES FROM ME DAWG!!

  38. B.... C....

    Love ya luke love your songs real country man love teddybears

  39. C.... B....

    Love Luke! Great artist

  40. P.... J....

    🍃❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋🍃😢🍃🍃🔥🔥🔥😘

  41. e.... a....

    im obsessed with this man! i seen him at Red White and Boom AKA the best day ever!!

  42. P.... J....

    So true 🍃❤️❤️❤️

  43. N.... t....

    this is so gooooooooooood i love it

  44. A.... C....

    This needs more views!!!!

  45. C.... A....

    This man is the shit ... can't stop listening to him...

  46. C.... P....

    Good old NC boy

  47. s.... t....

    Loooove this omggggg

  48. C.... ....

    <3 needs more subscribers your so under rated

  49. T.... G....

    Absolutely love Luke Combs I swear he couldn't put out a bad song and I love how his songs always seem to hit you in the heart

  50. R.... D....

    Ed Sheeran is not a new singer and he is really good. His songs you hear on the radio but never here, WHY...

  51. S.... W....

    Luke is the best I know I'm just a kid but the best person I've ever heard was Luke I LOVE YOU LUKE!!!!!!!

  52. w.... B....

    There isn’t a Luke combs song I don’t love. Dude has been a legend for a long time.

  53. M.... D....

    Favorite REAL country singer need to hear more from him !!

  54. S.... ....

    It’s wonderful he’s actually country not this pop country crap that’s over played on the radio please keep making great songs !

  55. S.... T....

    Been listening to Luke for better than a year now...He Kicks Country music Ass!!!!!!

  56. g.... r....

    Your are the best out Luke Combs... I can't get enough of your music, thanks for bringing back country!!!!!

  57. K.... K....

    Stuck in my head

  58. B.... C....

    Your so good at songs

  59. B.... d....

    so good

  60. �.... �....

    This song is awsome 🤗😍.
    I downloaded this song by mistake 😅i was trying to download another song it was from eminem be careful what u wish for.But when i listen to this song i fell in love with this song

  61. T.... L....

    Luke you are so right “Be Careful What you wish for” you are right no 🕯! God Bless you 🙏🏻 I just want it back so bad! He is never coming back until we meet again! Even if I live another 40 years he is only waiting in Heaven for 15 minutes! God is beautiful 😍

  62. A.... R....

    such a powerful beautiful song. makes me wanna sing at the top of my lungs and curl up in a ball and reminisce all at once 💘

  63. B.... B....

    i used to wish for a baby blue pickup truck with bullet holes, cuz i thought it was totally country... be careful what you wish for cuz when the bullets are real, it isn't fun anymore... lol :(

  64. S.... S....

    Yep. This song right here 👌👍. Be careful what YOU wish for. Lol.

  65. L.... C....

    Y'all be careful what u wish for there is bad choices so listen to this song and sink it in

  66. Z.... R....

    I broke up with my girlfriend of 6 and a half years because I thought I wanted out and wanted to see the other side. About two months later I had my dose of the “other side” and missed her. I messaged her on a Monday and we briefly talked and asked how each other were. I had it planned in my head how I was gonna slowly get her back. The day after I messaged her, she got into a relationship with someone else. Yeah lol let’s just say that was a rough time. But I was shitty during the time I thought I wanted out and I’m living with that. They’re still together and if they stay together, I wish nothing but great things for them. She seems happy, but Ive yet to catch my second wind. I’m hoping to be joining the national guard soon, maybe then I can get my chance to start over.

    Z.... R....

    Hey brother , it’ll be fine. Thanks for supporting your country 🇺🇸

    Z.... R....

    Stay strong...I did the similar thing...And as I learned...The grasp isnt greener on the other side...lol
    Live and learn my ftiend!!°

    Z.... R....

    My girl broke up with me and she told everyone and she made me believe i broke up with her until i read the text msgs she didnt even want discuss it in person so my ex had alot of communication issues. So dont feel bad man maybe it was for the best.

    Z.... R....

    Everything happens for a reason mabey you and her door was ment to close so you could open another

  67. E.... I....

    Wish Upon anyone?

  68. T.... C....

    Great music indeed, keep it up buddy

  69. S.... W....

    peps with roots want wings, & peps with wings want roots
    Cant please them

  70. v.... m....

    Love this song! A job well done Luke! You're going to go a long way.

  71. j.... c....

    Just saw Luke in concert he was amazing! This is going to be his next hit 100%

  72. J.... J....

    This guy s badass

  73. A.... ....

    There’s literally no lyric videos for this song, well only one and the audio is fucked up on it so it just shows lyrics and no music.

  74. r.... a....

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  75. K.... C....

    271 people don't know what they got till its gone

  76. R.... I....

    don't let the industry change your views it makes you so great

  77. A.... ....

    I love Luke combs songs . 1 number a way is my favorite song .

  78. J.... A....

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  79. J.... J....

    There should be a music video on this song 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

    J.... J....

    Javier Jimenez BCKUY

  80. D.... P....

    This beautiful

  81. C.... B....

    I like the song

  82. K.... C....

    He is the best

  83. H.... ....

    TRUTH!!!.... That is all..

  84. S.... M....

    1 million viewssss!!

  85. K.... B....

    Lozenges

  86. K.... W....

    I'm just listening to your music right now... i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    K.... W....

    Hell yeah

  87. M.... W....

    My god he is sooo good

  88. S.... ....

    Your my hero

  89. s.... j....

    I absolutely love this song💕

  90. A.... K....

    Beautiful Song & voice.

  91. G.... M....

    Great voice

  92. T.... R....

    You are the real thing!!

  93. p.... g....

    Luke Comps akapenga manje, real country👌

    p.... g....

    Combs* yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
    Comps no, no, no, no, no

  94. S.... S....

    😁😁😁😍😍😍

  95. O.... G....

    I only ever liked certain country songs I'm super picky in this genre, but I can't get enough of your music 😍

  96. N.... P....

    I absolutely love your voice and the songs on this album!… ❤️🎶🎤🎸
    🦋💋’s

  97. D.... F....

    Love love your music !!! All of it !!! 💗💗💞💞 We here in North Carolina are so proud to call you a Carolina native !!

    D.... F....

    Dana Falls I couldn't agree more. I'm so far from home now and he makes me feel like I'm home.

  98. C.... B....

    Amazing

  99. A.... 2....

    Every song is awesome!!!! Country boy rulz!!

  100. A.... F....

    Who KNOWS THIS IS RAG'N'BONE MAN?