Wishing
Buddy Holly & Bob Montgomery Lyrics


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Wishing that I could see you every day
Wishing that I could steal your heart away

Dreaming of the time I can hold you tight
Wishing that the time would come tonight

I've been hoping all along things would turn out right
If I could find a wishing star then I could spend the night





Wishing that I could see you every day
Wishing that I could steal your heart away

Overall Meaning

In Buddy Holly's song "Wishing", the singer expresses his desire to see his love interest every day and to steal her heart. He dreams of the time when he can hold her tight, and he wishes that this time would come tonight. Despite his hopes, the singer acknowledges that things may not always turn out as he wishes, and he longs to find a wishing star to spend the night with his beloved.


The song captures the feeling of infatuation and longing that many people feel when they first fall in love. The singer's wishes and dreams are fueled by his intense emotions, and he seems to be somewhat desperate for his love interest's attention. However, the final lyrics suggest that he may not be entirely confident in his ability to make his wishes come true.


Overall, "Wishing" is a classic example of the romantic ballad, with its poignant lyrics and catchy melody. Buddy Holly's signature sound, characterized by his distinctive vocal style and guitar playing, adds to the song's appeal and enduring popularity.


Line by Line Meaning

Wishing that I could see you every day
I yearn to have your company daily in my life.


Wishing that I could steal your heart away
I hope to win your love and affection someday.


Dreaming of the time I can hold you tight
I envision the moment when I can embrace you tightly.


Wishing that the time would come tonight
I desire for this moment to arrive this very evening.


I've been hoping all along things would turn out right
I've been praying that our relationship will flourish as expected.


If I could find a wishing star then I could spend the night
If I could come across a magical object, I would use it to spend more time with you and make my wishes come true.


Wishing that I could see you every day
I long to see you every single day of my life.


Wishing that I could steal your heart away
I yearn to make you fall in love with me and become inseparable partners.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MONTGOMERY, BUDDY HOLLY

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