I Wish You Love
Eartha Kitt Lyrics


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Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.

Now though I see what our end is,
All I can spend is just my time.

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.

Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.

You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.

Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.





Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wish You Love" by Eartha Kitt is a hopeful and optimistic message of love from an individual who finds themselves struggling financially. The lyrics describe the difficulties of being broke and the feeling of being cursed by bad luck. The singer states that their luck is changing, but it is changing for the worse. Despite this, the singer holds on to hope that they will someday be successful and able to provide everything their loved one desires. In the meantime, all they have to offer is their love.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer acknowledges the tough reality of being broke, but does so in a way that conveys their determination to overcome their financial struggles. The mention of being cursed adds to the idea of hopelessness, but the use of "kid" as an affectionate term makes the statement feel more lighthearted. The chorus, "I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby," is repeated throughout the song and serves as a reminder that love is the most important thing one can offer in a relationship.


The lyrics also contain a message of patience and perseverance. The singer seems to be reassuring their partner that they will not forget them and will wait for the day when they are able to provide the finer things in life. The line "Rome wasn't built in a day, kid" reinforces the idea that success takes time and effort. The song ends on a note of optimism with the phrase "Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby. I can't give you anything but love," emphasizing the idea that love is enough for now and that better things are to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being financially down and out is challenging, my dear.


It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
It's not a laughing matter, dear, it's a misfortune.


My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
My fortune is transforming into something that is not only bad but increasingly worse.


Who knows, some day I will win too.
Perhaps someday, I will also triumph.


I'll begin to reach my prime.
I'll start to reach the peak of my abilities and success.


Now though I see what our end is,
However, now I realize what our future looks like.


All I can spend is just my time.
All I can offer right now is my time.


I can't give you anything but love, baby.
Darling, the only thing I can offer you is my affection.


That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
That's the only thing I have in abundance, my love.


Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let's dream and plan together for a while.


We're sure to find
I'm positive that we'll discover.


Happiness and I guess
Joy and, I'd say,


All those things you've always pined for.
All those desires you've forever longed for.


Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I'd love to see you dazzling, my sweet.


Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Woolworth doesn't have diamond bracelets, my love.


Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that fortunate moment, you're well aware, dear.


Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Remember, dear, that Rome wasn't constructed in one day.


You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
You have to invest to receive, dear.


But I am willing to wait, dear,
However, I am prepared to be patient, love.


Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I will not forget, dearest, that you're my companion.


You have a lifetime before you.
Dearest, you have your entire existence ahead of you.


I'll adore you, come what may.
I will love you, no matter what happens.


Please don't be blue for the present,
Please don't be sorrowful at the moment,


When it's so pleasant to hear you say
When it's so lovely to hear you speak


I can't give you anything but love, baby.
Darling, the only thing I can offer you is my affection.


That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
That's the only thing I have in abundance, my love.


Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let's dream and plan together for a while.


We're sure to find
I'm positive that we'll discover.


Happiness and I guess
Joy and, I'd say,


All those things you've always pined for.
All those desires you've forever longed for.


Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I'd love to see you dazzling, my sweet.


Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Woolworth doesn't have diamond bracelets, my love.


Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that fortunate moment, you're well aware, dear.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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