This Wish
Ariana DeBose Lyrics
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And I'm begging you to see this as a sign
'Cause I know that if you choose to stand beside me
We'll be greater than all his magic combined
So I make this wish
So I make this wish
So I make this wish
To have something more for us than this
We've had generations of expectations
Wondering why, and wondering when
We're past dipping our toes in
We know it's do or die, it's sink or swim
We were all confusing your promises for protection
But we know what we've gotta do
Hope unchanging, with our wish held high
The way you've always taught us to
So I look out at the stars just like me
And throw caution to every warning sign
What we do in this moment is defining
And we can take it on if we ally
So I make this wish
To have something more for us than this
So I make this wish
To have something more for us than this
In "This Wish," Ariana DeBose expresses her desire for something greater and more meaningful in life. She questions the true power of truth, wondering why it doesn't always bring the freedom it promises. Despite feeling weighed down by the truth she has discovered, she yearns to show others the lies they are living in. She wishes they could change their perspectives like she did, but when she tries to speak up, she faces resistance and is told to sit down. However, she is already on a journey of self-discovery and refuses to stop.
The singer looks up at the stars as a guiding light, disregarding any caution or warning signs. The drive to know what could be motivates her to take risks and be the first to stand in line for new experiences. With this wish, she hopes for something more substantial for herself and others, something beyond the limits of their current reality. She acknowledges her youth but asserts her confidence in knowing that she is not wrong in seeking a better life.
The song captures the internal struggle between conforming to societal expectations and breaking free to pursue personal growth. It reflects the determination to break through reservations and hesitations, ready to dive into the unknown. Even though she may face challenges along the way, she embraces the opportunity to face them one step at a time, aiming for a future that holds greater significance.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't truth supposed to set you free?
Isn't the truth supposed to liberate you?
Well, why do I feel so weighed down by it?
Then why do I feel burdened by it?
If I could show them everything I've seen
If I could reveal to them all the things I have witnessed
Open their eyes to all the lies then
Exposing their eyes to all the deceit
Would they change their minds like I did?
Would their opinions alter as mine did?
But when I speak, they tell me, 'Sit down'
However, when I express myself, they command me to be silent
But how can I when I've already started runnin'?
But how can I stop when I have already commenced running?
Oh, this is where we've been
Oh, this is our past state
But it's not where we belong
But it is not our rightful place
And I may be young, but I know I'm not wrong
And even though I may be young, I am certain I am not mistaken
So I look up at the stars to guide me
Therefore, I gaze at the stars for guidance
And throw caution to every warning sign
And disregard every cautionary signal
If knowing what it could be is what drives me
If understanding its potential propels me
Then let me be the first to stand in line
Then allow me to be the pioneer
I never knew I needed room to grow
I was unaware that I required space for development
Yeah, I did what I was told when someone told me 'no'
Yes, I obediently followed instructions when someone denied me
Now I've got all of this freedom in my bones
Now I possess a deep sense of freedom
But I've still got the lid on, so it doesn't overflow
However, I still maintain control so it does not overflow
'Cause I've got reservations and hesitations
Because I am cautious and uncertain
On where I should even begin
Regarding where I should even commence
I'm past dipping my toes in
I have moved beyond merely testing the waters
But I'm not, no, I'm not past diving in
But I still possess the courage to fully immerse myself
If I could just be pointed in any given direction
If only someone could guide me in a specific direction
On where to go and what to do
Regarding where to proceed and what actions to take
My legs are shaking, but my head's held high
Although my legs quiver, I hold my head upright
The way you always taught me to
As you have always instructed me to do
I'm sure there will be challenges that find me
Undoubtedly, there will be obstacles that confront me
But I can take them on one at a time
Yet, I am capable of facing them incrementally
So I make this wish
Therefore, I make this desire
To have something more for us than this
To attain something greater than our present circumstances
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Julia Corazos, Benjamin Rice, Jonathan Percy S Saxe
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