I Wished On The Moon
Henry 'Red' Allen and His Orchestra Lyrics

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I wished on the moon
For something I never knew
Wished on the moon
For more than I ever knew
A sweeter rose, a softer sky
On April days that would not dance by

I begged on the stars

To throw me a beam or two
Wished on the stars
And asked for a dream or two
I looked for every loveliness

It all came true
I wished on the moon for you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wished On The Moon" by Henry 'Red' Allen and His Orchestra is a beautiful ballad that expresses the singer's desire for something they have never experienced before. The opening lines, "I wished on the moon for something I never knew" sets the tone for the whole song, that the singer is ready for something new and longs for something that will sparkle in their life. The imagery of wishing on the moon and stars carry a sense of magic and wonder which is further emphasised in the following lines: "A sweeter rose, a softer sky on April days that would not dance by."

The second verse of the song seems to reflect the singer's journey towards realising their dreams. They "begged on the stars to throw [them] a beam or two," highlighting a sense of desperation and urgency to achieve what they desire. And in doing so, they finally find what they have been looking for: "It all came true, I wished on the moon for you." The song closes on this note, as the singer reflects on their journey of wishing and dreaming, and how it has led them to their desired outcome.

Line by Line Meaning

I wished on the moon
I dreamed of having something out of my reach

For something I never knew
For something that I had never experienced before

Wished on the moon
Hoped for something magical

For more than I ever knew
For something that exceeded my imagination

A sweeter rose, a softer sky
A world that was more beautiful and peaceful

On April days that would not dance by
In a moment that would last forever

I begged on the stars
I pleaded for help from the heavens

To throw me a beam or two
To guide me towards my aspirations

Wished on the stars
Dreamt of attaining something great

And asked for a dream or two
Asked for multiple great achievements

I looked for every loveliness
I searched for the best of everything