Chris Botti (born October 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, USA) is a smooth ja… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Botti (born October 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, USA) is a smooth jazz trumpeter. His famous muted trumpet is the same model that was once used by Miles Davis. He plays a Martin Committee trumpet made 1940 Handicraft and a mouthpiece from Bach made in 1921 Mt Vincent Bach Corp 3C. He has performed with artists such as Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber, Jill Scott, Michael Bublé, John Mayer, and Brian Culbertson.

Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."

I Wish You Love
Chris Botti Lyrics

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I wish you bluebirds in the spring
To give your heart a song to sing
And then a kiss
But more than this
I wish you love

And in July a lemonade
To cool you in some leafy glade

I wish you health
And more than wealth
I wish you love

My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be
So with my best, my very best
I set you free

I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all
When snowflakes fall
I wish you love

I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all

When snowflakes fall
I wish you love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Botti's "I Wish You Love" speaks about one's selfless love for another person. The singer wishes his beloved bluebirds in the spring to give her heart a song to sing, followed by a kiss, but above all, he wishes her love. This signifies that the singer's desire is for his beloved's happiness, even if it means that he cannot be a part of her life. In the following lines, he wishes her health and more than wealth, which implies that material things are not important but contentment and well-being are. In the chorus, he reiterates the desire for shelter from the storm, a cozy fire to keep her warm, and most importantly, love when snowflakes fall.

The second stanza reveals the singer's acceptance of the end of their relationship, as he acknowledges that he and his beloved could never be. Despite his breaking heart, he sets her free, signifying that he values her happiness above his own. The third stanza is a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing his desires for his beloved's happiness, comfort, and love.

Overall, "I Wish You Love" is a poignant expression of love's generosity and selflessness. It speaks of the importance of prioritizing the happiness of the person you love above your own, even if it means letting them go.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish you bluebirds in the spring
I hope you find happiness and joy in the rebirth and renewal of spring

To give your heart a song to sing
May this happiness fill your heart with inspiration and purpose

And then a kiss
May love unexpectedly find you and sweep you off your feet

But more than this
But beyond fleeting happiness or romance,

I wish you love
I hope you find true, long-lasting, and fulfilling love in your life

And in July a lemonade
May the sweet moments of summer refresh and rejuvenate you

To cool you in some leafy glade
May you find peace and tranquility in the midst of nature's beauty

I wish you health
May you enjoy good health and vitality throughout your life

And more than wealth
May you find fulfillment and contentment in the things that really matter in life, beyond mere material wealth

My breaking heart and I agree
It is with a heavy heart that I must accept that we cannot be together

That you and I could never be
Our love was not meant to be