I Wish You Love
Dean Martin Lyrics


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Goodbye, no use leading with our chins, this is where our story ends,
Never lovers ever friends.
Goodbye, let our hearts call it a day, but before you walk away,
I sincerely want to say.

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, 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,
Most of all, when snowflakes fall, I wish you love.

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Wish You Love," Dean Martin bids farewell to a love interest who he knows he can never be with. He asks that they end things gracefully without resorting to empty bravado, acknowledging that they're "Never lovers ever friends." It's a poignant moment that speaks to the pain of letting someone go while still wishing them the best.


The song progresses with a series of wishes, each one more specific than the last. Dean wishes his partner bluebirds in the spring to give their heart a song to sing, hoping that they find joy and happiness even after their parting. He wishes for the refreshing taste of lemonade on a hot July day, along with general well-being and love. As he says, his breaking heart agrees that they could never be together, so he sets them free. Finally, he wishes for shelter from the storm and a cozy fire, but most of all, he wishes them love to sustain them through life's journey.


Overall, "I Wish You Love" is a bittersweet goodbye that manages to be both sad and hopeful at the same time. It acknowledges the pain of parting ways with someone you cared for deeply, without letting that pain turn into resentment or anger. It's a reminder that love can be a force for good in the world, even when it doesn't work out the way we hoped.


Line by Line Meaning

Goodbye, no use leading with our chins, this is where our story ends,
Farewell, there is no point in being optimistic, this marks the conclusion of our tale


Never lovers ever friends.
We were never passionately together or platonic companions


Goodbye, let our hearts call it a day, but before you walk away,
Adieu, we should end this relationship, but before you depart


I sincerely want to say.
I wish to express my genuine thoughts


I wish you bluebirds in the spring, to give your heart a song to sing,
I hope you find joy and happiness in the beauty of nature during springtime


And then a kiss, but more than this, I wish you love.
In addition to a sweet gesture, I hope you discover the true essence of love


And in July, lemonade to cool you in some leafy glade,
During hot summer days, I hope you find a refreshing drink in a serene setting


I wish you health, and more than wealth, I wish you love.
I hope you have strong physical and mental wellbeing, and that love outweighs monetary possessions


My breaking heart and I agree that you and I could never be,
My heartbroken emotions and I concur that we were not meant to be in a romantic relationship


So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
Thus, with my utmost sincerity and respect, I release you


I wish you shelter from the storm, a cozy fire to keep you warm,
In difficult times, I hope you have a safe haven and comforting source of heat


Most of all, when snowflakes fall, I wish you love.
Above all, during the cold winter season, I hope you experience love and warmth




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL YOUNG

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@aktanadylbekov278

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 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.



All comments from YouTube:

@usaneebeilles9510

This video was posted 15+ years ago (July 2008).

Jan 2023, I'm here, listening to Dean Martin 'I Wish You Love'.. what a voice! How beautiful.

Love the man and his music.

@DonSchenck

I've requested this song to be played at my funeral service, as I wish "love" to all those after me.

@JoeCracco

That’s deep… Hope you’re still alive and well🙏

@IosifStalin2

@@JoeCracco The silence is terrifying...

@concepcionblank6765

Just simple beautiful ❤

@ROXYLUCY

Dean was one of the most under rated most wonderful singers of all time... he had one of the smoothest voices of all time...

@aktanadylbekov278

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 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.

@indraanggonojati6973

😢

@carlosduenas2789

La voz, el tempo y la orquestación aportan la elegancia y el romanticismo a esta maravillosa versión.

@jojo2mag

ok, maybe after hitting replay another 299 times I'll get my fill. As much as I love Michael Buble and his great efforts to keep this kind of music alive, he doesn't compare. The will only ever be one Dean Martin.

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