When You Wish Upon a Star
Eternal Lyrics


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When a star is born
They possess a gift or two
One of them is this
They have the power to make a wish come true

When you wish upon a star
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
As dreamers do
Fate is kind

She brings to those who 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
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
As dreamers do
Fate is kind

She brings to those who 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

Overall Meaning

"When You Wish Upon A Star" is a classic Disney song about the power of believing and the role of fate in fulfilling our hearts' desires. The opening verse sets the stage for the theme of the song, explaining that stars possess the power to grant wishes, a gift that any star that is born possesses. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the idea that anyone, regardless of who they are, can make a wish on a star and have their dreams fulfilled.


The second verse highlights the importance of dreaming and believing in one's heart's desires. It emphasizes that no matter how unrealistic or extreme the wishes may be, anything is possible when you put your heart into it. The bridge of the song describes fate as a benevolent force that enables dreamers to fulfill their deepest, most secret longings. The final chorus reiterates the central message of the song's first chorus: when you wish upon a star, your dreams can come true.


The song's uplifting lyrics and jaunty melody have made it an enduring favorite, inspiring countless covers and renditions over the years. While it was originally written for Disney's 1940 animated film "Pinocchio," it has since become a beloved standard that has been recorded by a wide variety of artists.


Line by Line Meaning

When a star is born
A star has certain gifted qualities


They possess a gift or two
The stars have a couple of distinctive abilities


One of them is this
One of those is the power to grant wishes


They have the power to make a wish come true
They have the ability to grant wishes


When you wish upon a star
When you make a wish to the star


Makes no difference who you are
It doesn't matter who you are


Anything your heart desires will come to you
Whatever your innermost desire, it will be granted


If your heart is in your dream
If you are sincere in your dream


No request is too extreme
You can ask for anything, no matter how difficult


As dreamers do
Like all the dreamers


Fate is kind
Destiny is benevolent


She brings to those who love
It brings to those who love something special


The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
The pleasant realization of their concealed desires


Like a bolt out of the blue
An unpredictable occurrence


Fate steps in and sees you through
Destiny helps you get through it


When you wish upon a star
When you make a wish to the star


Your dreams come true
Your hopes and desires will be fulfilled




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington

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Martin Easter

KELLE has a really good voice i loved her single Higher Than Heaven #EternaLforever

Martin Easter

I LOVE ETERNAL AND I LOVE KELLE HER VOICE IS LOVELY I LOVE HER VOICE I LOVE HER VERSION ON THIS SONG

MartDiva MartDiva

I love kelle's voice to Martin i also love eternal greatest girl group ever

Kerrington Jackson

Don't know why people say Kelle' can't sing ! That woman can sing good as well as Vernie, Easther and Louise !

Martin Easter

I agree she has a lovely voice they all do :-)

Mart diva1979

Martin Easter i agree to she has a Beautiful voice love eternal

Martin Easter

beautiful version
i am in Love with #Eternal i really want them to get Back together again and go On tour #eternalPowerOfaWoman

ummarah khan

What a voice. Reminds me of cold nights in front of the fire, drinking hot chocolate. Heaven

Slaychelle

Beautiful rendition

Mart diva1979

i Love eternal so much
Kelle has a really good
Voice they all do really
Hope all 4 girls get back
Together Again one day

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