Cherish / Cherish
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Cherish is the word I use to describe
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside

You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish the thought
Of always having you
Here by my side
Oh baby I
Perish is the word that more than applies
To the hope in my heart each time I realize Oh

You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish the thought
Of always having you
Here by my side
Oh baby I
Who? You!
Can't get away I won't let you Oh
Who? You!
I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of
Your love

You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could (Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish the thought
Of always having you
Here by my side
Oh baby I
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it
Into my life I'm always singing it
Cherish your strength
You got the power
To make me feel good and baby I
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving,
I never would
You don't know how many times

You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
(Yeah) You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish me as much as I cherish you




Cherish the thought
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Glee Cast's "Cherish / Cherish" convey a sense of longing and unrequited love. The word "cherish" is used throughout the song to describe the deep feelings and emotions that the singer has hidden inside for someone they care about. They express the desire to tell this person how they feel and to hold them close, wishing they could shape them into someone who understands the importance of cherishing the relationship.


The chorus emphasizes the pain and vulnerability the singer experiences as they realize that this person may never fully grasp the extent of their feelings. The word "perish" is used to describe the heartache that accompanies this realization. Despite this, the singer can't let the person go and is determined to remind themselves of their love and continue cherishing it.


The song's message revolves around the importance of expressing one's emotions and cherishing the love they have for someone. It captures the bittersweet nature of unrequited love and the longing to be understood and reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

Cherish is the word I use to describe
I use the word 'cherish' to express


All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
The deep emotions I have hidden within myself for you


You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You are unaware of the countless times I wished I had expressed my feelings to you


You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You are unaware of the numerous times I wished I could embrace you


You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
You don't know how many times I desired to


Mold you into someone who could
Shape you into a person who can


Cherish the thought
Value the idea


Of always having you
Of forever having you


Here by my side
Beside me


Oh baby I
Oh, my love


Perish is the word that more than applies
To perish is a term that strongly relates


To the hope in my heart each time I realize Oh
To the hope within my heart every time I acknowledge it


Who? You!
Who? It's you!


Can't get away I won't let you Oh
You cannot escape, I won't allow it


Perish the thought
Abandon the idea


Of ever leaving, I never would
Of ever departing, I never could


Cherish the joy
Treasure the happiness


You keep bringing it
You continuously bring it


Into my life I'm always singing it
Into my life, I sing of it all the time


Cherish your strength
Admire your resilience


You got the power
You possess the capability


To make me feel good and baby I
To make me feel happy, and my love


Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Value me as deeply as I value you


Cherish the thought
Hold onto the idea




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard

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Biborka Batki

Santana was legit ready to fight EVERYONE at the beginning there

engwnt_life

That little kiss at 0:20. Oh my gosh they are the cutest. Rest in peace Naya. 💗💖

laila :D

get someone who looks at you the way santana looks at brittany 🥺 and how quinn smiles at santana at 1:20 :)

Cayden Marino

I'm watching Glee on Netflix and I just saw this episode last night. Thank you Naya for portraying a character I will never forget, and for being the gay icon I needed growing up. Rest in peace angel.

mn1313

Joe is the best.

LOVE IS LOVE, man.

How Rude

@Becca Gregory when glee said "background" character.. the show literally meant background :< Joe shouldve been one of the main characters. He is so Good and Quinn and him was Awesome

Rishi Heda

@Ms. Goddess AJ that's progress I guess

Ms. Goddess AJ

@Bergen Kludt-Painter ikr. I’m Christian and apart of the lgbtq+ community, and recently found out my mom was a lil homophobic... love is love and I think the should realize that... but she said she doesn’t agree with the whole sexual opinion thing, but as long as people have a great personality, realize their mistakes and faults, and let god lead them on the right path then she’s fine with it.

Bergen Kludt-Painter

That’s how all Christians should act about lgbt+ 🏳️‍🌈 people.

CompanyInkDipper

@Becca Gregory Sad that he was only a ‘background’ character.☹️

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