I Wish You Love
Green Benny Lyrics
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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,
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.
The lyrics of Green Benny's "I Wish You Love" are about the struggles of being broke and unable to provide some luxuries to a loved one, but also expressing hope for a better future. The first stanza opens with the singer acknowledging the difficulty of being broke and how it is more of a curse than a joke. The singer then notes that things seem to be changing for the worse, but still holds on to hope for a better future. In the second stanza, the singer tells their loved one that they cannot provide anything but love, expressing their devotion despite their financial constraints. They encourage their loved one to dream and scheme for happiness and all the things they desire while promising to wait and adore them.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and devotion despite financial hardships. It acknowledges the difficulty of being broke, but emphasizes the importance of love and dreams. The singer promises to stand by their loved one and encourages them to pursue happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being poor is not an easy thing to deal with.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
Living in poverty is not something to take lightly, it's a burden.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
Things seem to be getting worse instead of better, despite a glimmer of hope.
Who knows, some day I will win too.
Maybe one day I'll become successful as well.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
I'll achieve my full potential.
Now though I see what our end is,
But for now, I understand what our fate is.
All I can spend is just my time.
I may not have money, but I can give you my time and attention.
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
I may not have material possessions, but I can offer you my love.
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby.
Love is the one thing I have in abundance.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let's dream and come up with plans.
We're sure to find happiness and I guess all those things you've always pined for.
If we work hard and stay positive, we'll eventually get everything we want.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I want to see you happy and thriving.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I want to provide you with things that are truly special and valuable.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until we're in a better financial situation, I can only offer you my love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Success takes time and patience.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
You have to work hard for what you want.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
I'm willing to be patient and work towards our goals together.
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I won't forget about our dreams and our future together.
You have a lifetime before you.
You have your whole life ahead of you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
I'll always love you, no matter what happens.
Please don't be blue for the present,
Please don't be sad in the meantime.
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
It's so nice to hear your voice and your words of encouragement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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