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Throw me a penny and I'll make you a dream
You find that life's not always what it seems, no no
Then think of a rainbow and I'll make it come real
Roll me, I'm a never ending wheel
I'll give you a star
So you know just where you are
Don't you know that I might be
Your wishing well

Your wishing well

Look in the water, tell me what do you see
Reflections of the love you give to me
Love isn't money, it's not something you buy
So let me fill myself with tears you cry and why?

Time is a never ending journey
Love is a never ending smile
Give me a sign to build a dream on
Dream on
Dream on, dream on, dream on, dream on

Yeah, throw me a penny and I'll make you a dream
You find that life's not always what it seems, no no
Love isn't money, it's not something you buy
Let me fill myself with tears you cry

I'll give you a star
So you know just where you are
Someday, some way, you'll feel the things I say
Dream for a while
Of the things that make you smile
'Cause you know
Don't you know
Oh, you know
That I'm your wishing well

Your wishing well
Your wishing well

I wish you well
I'm your wishing well

Overall Meaning

The song “Wishing Well” is a unique ballad about being there for someone when times are tough. The lyrics are a conversation between the singer and the listener, with the singer offering to be the listener’s “wishing well.” The first verse urges the listener to throw a penny, implying that even a small gesture can make a dream come true. The singer offers to make the listener’s dreams come true and provide hope in the face of life not always being what it seems. The second verse references the reflection in the water, implying that the love the listener gives can be reflected back to them. The bridge offers an optimistic view of time and love, with the singer hoping to build a dream on love. The song wraps up by reiterating that the singer is the listener’s wishing well, and wishing the listener well.

Line by Line Meaning

Throw me a penny and I'll make you a dream
Provide me with a little bit of support and I will show you what your life could be if you follow your dreams

You find that life's not always what it seems, no no
You will discover, as you go through life, that things are not always as they first appear

Then think of a rainbow and I'll make it come real
Visualize something you truly desire and I will do everything in my power to help make it a reality

Roll me, I'm a never ending wheel
Think of me as a source of endless opportunity and potential

I'll give you a star So you know just where you are
I will provide you with a guiding light, a symbol of hope, to help you find your way

Don't you know that I might be Your wishing well Your wishing well
Understand that I could be the one who helps you to make your dreams come true

Look in the water, tell me what do you see Reflections of the love you give to me
Take a moment to reflect on the love you have given and recognize that it is now being reflected back to you

Love isn't money, it's not something you buy So let me fill myself with tears you cry and why?
True love cannot be bought with money, it comes from genuine emotion and connection. Allow me to feel your pain and sadness so that we may grow closer

Time is a never ending journey Love is a never ending smile
Time continues to pass endlessly, but so too does the love we share

Give me a sign to build a dream on Dream on Dream on, dream on, dream on, dream on
Show me something to focus on and I will help you turn it into a reality

Yeah, throw me a penny and I'll make you a dream You find that life's not always what it seems, no no Love isn't money, it's not something you buy Let me fill myself with tears you cry
Again, I will help you to achieve your dreams - regardless of the obstacles in your path. Remember that true love is about the emotions you share, not what you can purchase with money

Someday, some way, you'll feel the things I say Dream for a while Of the things that make you smile
One day soon, you will understand the messages I am sharing with you. In the meantime, focus on the good things in life that will make you happy

'Cause you know Don't you know Oh, you know That I'm your wishing well
Remember this - I am the one who can help you turn your dreams into reality

Your wishing well Your wishing well I wish you well I'm your wishing well
We are in this together - I will always support you as you strive to achieve your goals

Lyrics © T.R.O. INC., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: RONNIE JAMES DIO, TERRENCE BUTLER, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM T. WARD

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