Wishful Thinking
Dan Hill & Celine Dion Lyrics

When I sleep through the night
During the peaceful moments of sleep

I always dream that we are back together
I envision a reunion between us in my dreams

Must be wishful thinking
It's an optimistic belief, even if unrealistic

Then I wake up alone
But reality sets in when I awaken by myself

The bed seems oh so empty
I feel the absence of your presence in the bed

I start sinking through waves of wishful thinking
I am overwhelmed by my longing and unrealistic hopes

I was the one who said I needed room to breathe
I claimed that I needed personal space

You were the one who said that love was meant for you and me
You assured me that our love was destined

I was afraid to give too much
My fear hindered me from fully expressing my emotions

Oh girl, you gave the world to me every time we touched
Yet, you consistently showered me with immense love and affection

When I wake in the night
During those moments of awakening from sleep

I reach for your shoulder, come up empty
I instinctively yearn for your touch, but find nothing

I don't know what I was dreaming
I am unsure about the contents of my dream

Then I whisper your name
However, I utter your name in a whisper

All I hear's the sound of my heart sinking
All I experience is my heartache and deep sadness

Is it only wishful thinking
I question if my hopes are merely unrealistic dreams

So soft your sigh, so sweet your lips when we made love
I reminisce about the gentle sound of your sighs and the tenderness of your kisses during intimate moments

Didn't know how happy, girl, you made me, til you were gone
I was oblivious to the true extent of my happiness until your absence

And see the warning solitude (how could I let you go)
I now realize the warning signs of loneliness that arose as a result of losing you

I'd give a lifetime just to have you one more day, oh
I would willingly sacrifice my entire lifetime for just one more day with you, oh

Is it only wishful thinking (tell me I'm not dreaming)
I desperately seek confirmation that my hopes are not mere illusions

Or maybe you'll come back one day
Perhaps there is a possibility of your return in the future

Is it only wishful thinking (only wishful thinking)
I wonder if my desires are merely unrealistic fantasies

Maybe you'll come back to stay
Perhaps you will return and choose to remain by my side

Come back, baby
I long for your return, my dear

When the night starts to fall
As the darkness of night engulfs the world

I swear I hear your breathing in the darkness
I am convinced that I can hear the sound of your breathing in the midst of darkness

I could spend the whole night dreaming
I could easily pass the entire night lost in my dreams

Oh, how our bodies would burn
Oh, how passionately our bodies would ignite with desire

One on one I ache for your return
I yearn for the intimate connection we once shared

Don't let my heart keep sinking, oh
Please prevent my heart from continuously sinking, oh

Is it only wishful thinking (oh know that my heart is sinking)
I am aware of the sinking feeling in my heart and question if it is only illusory

Maybe you'll come back one day
Perhaps there is a chance of your eventual return

Oh, someone tell me, is it only wishful thinking
Oh, I implore someone to inform me if my hopes are indeed mere fantasies

That maybe you'll come back to stay
That there is a possibility of you returning and choosing to remain by my side

Who can say
It is uncertain and difficult to determine

This is only wishful thinking
All of these thoughts and desires are solely unrealistic fantasies