When You Wish Upon A Star
J. Moody Lyrics
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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
And if your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind, so kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue (like a bolt)
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
Your dreams come true
Your dreams come true
The lyrics to J. Moody’s “When You Wish Upon A Star” convey the transformative power of hope and the way in which dreams can be achieved through the strength of one’s own imagination. The song speaks to the universality of wishing upon a star - no matter who you are, there is always something that you desire and strive for. The reference to stars as gifts that possess the power of granting wishes underscores the idea that our desires come from a source outside of ourselves, and that we have the ability to tap into something greater than ourselves in order to make those wishes come true.
The lyrics suggest that when someone is truly committed to their dreams - “when your heart is in your dream” - nothing is impossible. The idea that “fate is kind” and can step in to assist us in achieving our dreams is also woven into the song, underscoring the belief that there is a guiding force in the universe that can help us overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
When a star is born
Every star born has a special gift that enables it to grant wishes.
They possess a gift or two
Stars have unique abilities that make them capable of making wishes come true.
One of them is this
One of the star's abilities is to grant wishes.
They have the power, to make a wish come true
Stars are capable of fulfilling the wishes of those who believe in their power.
When you wish upon a star
If you make a wish to a star, it has the potential to come true.
Makes no difference who you are
Regardless of who you are, a wish made to a star can still come true.
Anything your heart desires, will come to you
If your wish comes from your heart, it has a better chance of being fulfilled by the star.
And if your heart is in your dream
If your wish is a true dream that comes from your heart, it can become a reality.
No request is too extreme
Any wish, no matter how challenging, can still come true if it comes from the heart.
As dreamers do
Like all dreamers, those who make wishes to the star are hopeful that their wish will come true.
Fate is kind, so kind
Destiny can be very generous and grant wishes if the timing is right.
She brings to those who love
Fate blesses those who pursue their dreams with love and enthusiasm.
The sweet fulfillment of
The result of a fulfilled wish is a moment of pure happiness and satisfaction.
Their secret longing
A wish is a private desire that someone longs to see come to fruition.
Like a bolt out of the blue (like a bolt)
A fulfilled wish can come unexpectedly, with no warning or explanation.
Fate steps in and sees you through
Destiny intervenes in your life, guiding you and bringing you closer to realizing your dreams.
Your dreams come true
You can make your dreams come true if you believe and have the courage to take action.
Your dreams come true
When you believe in the power of the star, your dreams really can come true.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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