“I Wish I Was 18 Again” is one of Ray Price’s most reflective and emotionally powerful recordings, released in 1982 at the height of his later-career resurgence. Written by Sonny Throckmorton, the song captures the universal longing to relive youth, not for fame or fortune, but for simpler days, clearer dreams, and second chances. The meaning of the song goes beyond nostalgia. It speaks to the wisdom that comes with age and the bittersweet realization that life moves faster than we expect. Ray P