Jaheim Hoagland (also known simply as Jaheim) is an American R&B singer fro… Read Full Bio ↴Jaheim Hoagland (also known simply as Jaheim) is an American R&B singer from New Brunswick, NJ. His father died in 1981, when he was only three years old. His grandfather Hoagy Lands, sang with many top groups, including The Drifters. Singing at family reunions and local talent shows preceded a successful tryout at the Apollo Theater's talent show. He won the contest three times when he was fifteen. He was signed to Kaygee (of Naughty by Nature)'s Divine Mill Records in 2000 and released his debut album, Ghetto Love, through the label in 2001. His sophomore effort, Still Ghetto, was released a year later, both to platinum success. Jaheim's third album, Ghetto Classics, was released on February 14, 2006, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. 2008 saw the release of Makings of a Man. His most recent album to date (Jan 2013) was the 2010 release 'Another Round.'

Make a Wish
Jaheim Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, ah yeah
Today's your day we going out my baby
You and me, it's a safe location
Let's get away for your birthday
Take a nice little trip somewhere cross the bay

Hit the mall
Go get your tips did up

Your nanny got the kids
Let's live it up
About a quarter to eight
And I won't be late
The 55 will be parked at the gate baby

Make a wish... Close your eyes blow away hey
When you're done girl give me a kiss
Make a wish, I'll make all your dreams come true
Make a wish, Girl there's nothing that I wouldn't do
Make a wish

Just make a wish
Write out a list, what's broke is fixed

[Chorus]
Make a wish
What's diamonds and pearls you know you're my girl I'll give you the world
Make a wish
I ain't talking bout no ifs or maybes, no possibles girl you're driving me crazy

Make a wish
Now open your eyes, I gotta surprise its in the garage
I copped a CI645
Are you ready to take your first slide
Cut the ribbon off the whip put the key in and let's shift

Let's ride from coast to coast
Hit a nice lounge
Might as well have a toast baby
On this special day

We're gonna celebrate my baby's birthday

Make a wish, Close your eyes blow away
When you done girl give me a kiss
Make a wish, I'll make all your dreams come true
Make a wish, Girl there?s nothing that I wouldn't do
Make a wish

Just make a wish
Write out a list, what's broke is fixed

[Chorus]

It's your day, Girl you're bout to have it your way
We can set it off at the spa
Black card no limit
Anything you want you can get it
We'll talk no gimmick
Yeah, I'm committed gourmet chefs, fireworks and more, camcorder gonna catch it all

Make a wish
Make a wish, I'll make all your dreams come true
Make a wish, Girl there's nothing that I wouldn't do
Make a wish
Just make a wish
Write out a list, what's broke is fixed

[Chorus]

Make a wish

Overall Meaning

In this upbeat and romantic song, Jaheim dedicates a day to the special woman in his life, taking her away to a safe location to celebrate her birthday. He promises to make all her wishes come true, no matter what's on her list. The lyrics follow Jaheim's plans for their day, which starts with hitting the mall to get her hair and nails done while he takes care of their kids through their nanny. He assures her that he won't be late for their day, as he parks his 55 car at the gate.

As the song progresses, Jaheim reveals his surprise to her for her birthday, a sleek and brand new CI645 car in the garage. They take it for a spin on a coast-to-coast drive, ending at a lounge where they toast to her special day. He promises to spoil her rotten, taking her to the spa with no limit on his black card so she can get anything she wants. Jaheim is committed to making her birthday perfect in every way possible, with gourmet chefs, fireworks and more, and promising to catch it all on a camcorder.

The song's message is simple, celebrating a special day dedicated to someone dear to him. It shows the lengths he would go to make her dreams come true, and the love he has for her in making this day perfect. The lyrics are melodic and flow smoothly into one another, with a rhythm that makes one dance and smile along to the happiness in Jaheim's voice. Make A Wish is a perfect way to celebrate any special moment with the special person in your life.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, ah yeah
The singer is expressing excitement and enthusiasm about the special day for his loved one.

Today's your day we going out my baby
The singer is acknowledging that it is the other person's special day and that they will be going out to celebrate.

You and me, it's a safe location
The singer wants the other person to feel safe and secure in their company and in the location they will be visiting for celebration.

Let's get away for your birthday
The artist wants to take the other person on a trip to celebrate their birthday together.

Take a nice little trip somewhere cross the bay
The artist wants to take the other person to a nice place across the bay for their birthday celebration.

Hit the mall
The singer wants to go to the mall with the other person to buy them something special for their birthday.

Go get your tips did up
The singer wants the other person to get their hair done nicely for their birthday so they can look and feel good.

Your nanny got the kids
The artist has made sure that someone is taking care of the other person's children so they can have a carefree celebration.

Let's live it up
The artist wants the other person to enjoy themselves to the fullest during their birthday celebration.

About a quarter to eight
The artist is letting the other person know what time they will be meeting up to go out and celebrate.

And I won't be late
The singer wants to assure the other person that they will be on time for their planned celebration.

The 55 will be parked at the gate baby
The artist has a car ready to pick up the other person to take them to their birthday celebration.

Make a wish... Close your eyes blow away hey
The singer is prompting the other person to make a wish and blow the candles away on their birthday cake.

When you're done girl give me a kiss
The singer is expecting a kiss after the other person blows out the candles.

Make a wish, I'll make all your dreams come true
The singer promises to fulfill the other person's wishes and make all their dreams come true.

Girl there's nothing that I wouldn't do
The artist is assuring the other person that they would go to any lengths to make their birthday celebration special.

Just make a wish
The artist is encouraging the other person to make a wish that they hope will come true on their birthday.

Write out a list, what's broke is fixed
The singer wants the other person to write out any issues or problems they may have so that they can be fixed on this special day.

What's diamonds and pearls you know you're my girl I'll give you the world
The singer wants the other person to know that they are special and loved, and they will do anything to make them happy.

I ain't talking bout no ifs or maybes, no possibles girl you're driving me crazy
The artist is saying that there are no conditions or limitations to their love for the other person, and they are crazy about them.

Now open your eyes, I gotta surprise its in the garage
The artist wants the other person to open their eyes to reveal a surprise that is in the garage.

I copped a CI645
The artist has obtained a fancy car model that they want to surprise the other person with.

Are you ready to take your first slide
The singer is asking the other person if they are ready to take a drive in the fancy car they have surprised them with.

Cut the ribbon off the whip put the key in and let's shift
The artist wants the other person to cut the ribbon off the car, put the key in and drive off to continue exploring their trip.

Let's ride from coast to coast
The singer wants to go on a road trip with the other person.

Hit a nice lounge
The singer wants to visit a nice lounge with the other person to relax and have a good time.

Might as well have a toast baby
The singer wants to celebrate with a toast to the other person's special day.

We're gonna celebrate my baby's birthday
The artist is reminding the other person that they are going to celebrate their birthday together.

It's your day, Girl you're bout to have it your way
The artist is acknowledging that it is the other person's special day and they can have things the way they want it.

We can set it off at the spa
The singer wants to take the other person to a spa to relax and enjoy some pampering.

Black card no limit
The singer has a credit card with no spending limit so they can spend as much as they want to celebrate the other person's birthday.

Anything you want you can get it
The artist is ensuring the other person that they can get whatever they want to make their birthday celebration special.

We'll talk no gimmick
The artist wants to have a genuine conversation with the other person and no fake or untrue promises or tricks.

Yeah, I'm committed gourmet chefs, fireworks and more, camcorder gonna catch it all
The artist is committed to making the other person's birthday celebration very special and has organized gourmet chefs, fireworks, and a camera to capture all the moments.

Make a wish
The singer wants the other person to make another wish and enjoy their special day to the fullest.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN LIGHTY, WESLEY HODGES, JAHEIM HOAGLAND

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