Ellie Goulding - Wish I Stayed Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is the original writer of 'Wish I Stayed'?

   Ellie Goulding is the original writer of 'Wish I Stayed'.

2. At what age did Ellie Goulding start writing music?

   Ellie Goulding started writing her own folk-inspired music at the age of fifteen.

3. Why was 'Wish I Stayed' omitted from the American release of Ellie Goulding's album?

   Ellie Goulding felt she had grown out of 'Wish I Stayed' and wanted a fresh start with her music in America. She felt that newer tracks like 'Animal' and 'Human' better represented her artistic progress.

4. Which producer helped Ellie Goulding develop 'Wish I Stayed' into an electronic song?

   Ellie Goulding developed 'Wish I Stayed' with the help of electropop artist and producer Frankmusik, whom she contacted via MySpace.

5. Where did Ellie Goulding travel to record songs with Frankmusik?

   Ellie Goulding traveled to Thornton Heath to work with Frankmusik, where she stayed for a week, recorded a couple of songs, and discussed music.

6. What does Ellie Goulding say about 'Wish I Stayed'?

   Ellie Goulding says that 'Wish I Stayed' is very special to her because it was one of the very first songs she wrote while free-writing. However, she felt it was holding her back and opted not to include it in her American album re-release.