Discover the story of the song > Wish You Were Here – Alice Cooper

The protagonist is on vacation and sent a postcard to his partner, but doesn't have money for a souvenir. It's warm where he is, but not sunny, and he's having a really good time, but he wishes his partner was there with him. He tries to call his partner, but the long distance rates are too high and it's frustrating. He feels like a prisoner in time and can't find a ticket to go home. He asks his partner to feed his cats and expresses how much he wishes his partner was there with him. He's feeling lonely and wants to show his partner all the pictures he took. Overall, he's having a great time, but it would be better if his partner was there.