When You Wish Upon A Star
Cliff Edwards & Disney Chorus Lyrics
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Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
Fate is kind
She brings to those to love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
"When You Wish Upon a Star" is a song that speaks to the hope and optimism that people have when they dream of a better future for themselves. The song opens with a powerful and simple message that it does not matter who you are or where you come from, for when you wish upon a star, your wishes will come true. The song is all about dreaming big and hoping for the best.
The second verse of the song emphasizes that if one's heart is in their dream, then there is no request that is too extreme. This emphasizes the importance of being passionate about one's goals and dreams, and how having a clear and defined objective can help achieve success. The lyrics create a sense of hope and encouragement for people to be true to themselves and their dreams by reminding them of the potential for happiness that can be unlocked through these aspirations.
In the last verse, the song describes fate as being kind and bringing to those who love the sweet fulfillment of their secret longings. This line emphasizes the idea of having faith that one's dreams will come true and that fate will help them along the way. The final line of the song, "When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true," is a powerful and uplifting message that speaks to the power of hope and the possibility of realizing one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
No matter how big or small your dream, wishing upon a star can make it come true.
Makes no difference who you are
It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from – wishing upon a star can work for anyone.
Anything your heart desires
Your heart's true desires are worth wishing for, no matter how impossible they may seem.
Will come to you
If you believe in your dream and wish upon a star, it will become a reality.
If your heart is in your dream
Only dreams that truly come from your heart are worth wishing upon a star for.
No request is too extreme
No matter how impossible your dream may seem, wishing upon a star can make it happen.
As dreamers do
Wishing upon a star is what dreamers do – and their dreams can come true.
Fate is kind
The universe is kind to those who follow their hearts and wishes upon stars.
She brings to those to love
Those who truly love their dreams and follow their hearts will find that the universe brings their wishes to them.
The sweet fulfillment of
Wish fulfillment is sweet – and it can be yours if you believe in your dream and wish upon a star.
Their secret longing
Even your deepest, most secret longings are worth wishing upon a star for.
Like a bolt out of the blue
Just when you least expect it, the universe can deliver your dream to you – like a bolt out of the blue.
Fate steps in and sees you through
The universe will step in and help you make your dreams come true, as long as you trust in your heart.
Your dreams come true
If you wish upon a star and truly believe in your dreams, they can come true – just like magic.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Calixo
I love this
Flashyy
Wassup Calixo
Edmund StAustell
I was surprised by the enormous outpouring of affection for this song. It means a lot to a lot of people.
J Bergan
Those of us lucky enough to grow up with this song, know how powerful this song is. One of the highlights of watching any Disney toon or film, or special, was always catching this melody/song, whether at the start of the broadcast, or as the broadcast closed out. I, for one, find this song calming, inspiring, and so much more!
Stephen Rea
Brings a tear everytime best song from childhood
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@doug berry????
Steve Grieb
I'm glad I'm not the only old fart listening to this and enjoying it.
Robert Boyce
Cliff Edwards was why my father played the Ukulele and played it and sang sons to my mother. They were married for over 60 years. He passed away at 82 and she passed at 90. He played the Ukulele and she would play the piano. Thank you for posting this.
Rick B
I can remember as a kid thinking how great a voice Jiminy had.
Steve Anderson
I have loved this beautiful song sung by this man's unique voice ever since I was a very young child. It still brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it now, and I am now 64. It is simply one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It is so sad that Cliff Edwards died penniless, an alcoholic and a drug addict. But he will never be forgotten thanks to When You Wish Upon A Star.