I wished on the moon
Crosby Bing Lyrics


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I wished on the moon, for something I never knew
Wished on the moon, for more than I ever knew
A sweeter rose, a softer sky, an April day
That would not dance away

I begged of the stars to throw me a beam or two
Wished on the stars and asked for a dream or two
I looked for every loveliness, it all came true
I wished on the moon for you





Overall Meaning

In the song "I Wished on the Moon" by Bing Crosby, the lyrics describe the act of making hopeful wishes on the moon and stars, longing for something beyond one's current reality. The opening lines, "I wished on the moon, for something I never knew, wished on the moon, for more than I ever knew," convey a sense of yearning for something intangible or unknown. The moon, symbolizing dreams and aspirations, becomes the vessel for these wishes.


The lyrics continue to express a desire for beauty and ideal conditions. The lines, "A sweeter rose, a softer sky, an April day that would not dance away," express a longing for an idyllic, everlasting moment. This emphasizes the theme of yearning for something more than what is currently experienced.


Furthermore, the lyrics shift to begging the stars for a beam or two, asking for dreams to be granted. The singer then describes seeking out "every loveliness" and having it all come true. Finally, the singer admits that they wished on the moon for the person they are singing to, suggesting that their deepest longing and wish was for this person's presence.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing, expressing a desire for something beyond the ordinary. The act of wishing on the moon and stars symbolizes the human endeavor to reach for the unattainable, to dream of a better reality, and to find solace in those dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I wished on the moon, for something I never knew
I longed for an unknown desire, something I had never experienced before.


Wished on the moon, for more than I ever knew
I yearned for more than I could have possibly imagined.


A sweeter rose, a softer sky, an April day
I wished for a more beautiful world, filled with vibrant flowers, gentle skies, and delightful spring days.


That would not dance away
I wished for moments that would not fade or disappear quickly, but instead linger and remain enjoyable.


I begged of the stars to throw me a beam or two
I pleaded with the stars to grant me a ray of hope or enlightenment.


Wished on the stars and asked for a dream or two
I desired for the stars to fulfill my aspirations and grant me a couple of dreams.


I looked for every loveliness, it all came true
I searched for all things beautiful and wonderful, and amazingly, they all became a reality.


I wished on the moon for you
Above all, I cast my wish upon the moon, hoping to have you in my life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Parker, Ralph Rainger

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Bobby Roy

I LOVE This AWESOME Crosby Record! Funny, I have noticed that around 1935 to 37 everything was supposed to be a year ahead (ie) "The Big Broadcast of 1936" Made in 1935! I have a lot of Records that are like this! Some were late enough, it may as well have been the next year!

Bryan ismyname

I think this was the last song Crosby recorded with the Dorsey Brothers, if I'm not mistaken.

Basil Peewit

Charlie Spivak leading the trumpets? Or is it George Thow?

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