Wishing On A Star
Jay Z Feat Gwen Dickey Lyrics


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I'm wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I'm wishing on a dream
To follow what it means

I'm wishin' on a star
To follow where you are
I'm wishing on a dream
To follow what it means

And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
I wish on all the people who really dream
And I'm wishin' on tomorrow praying he will come
And I'm wishing on all the loving we've ever done

I never thought I'd see
A time when you would be
So far away from home
So far away from me

Just think of all the moments that we've spent
I just can't let you go for me, you were meant
And I didn't mean to hurt you but I know
That in the game of love, you reap what you sow

I feel it's time we should make up, baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
Make the best of things
Oh baby, when we're together

I feel it's time we should make up, baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
And make the best of things
Oh baby, when we're together forever and ever, never

I'm wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I'm wishin' on a dream
To follow what it means

And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
And I wish on all the people we've ever been
And I'm hoping on all the days to come and to go
And I'm hoping on all days of lovin' you so

I'm wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I'm wishin' on a dream
To follow what it means

And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
And I wish on all the people we've ever been
And I'm hoping on all the days to come and to go
And I'm hoping on all days of loving you so

Wishin' on a star
Follow where you are, yes I am
I'm wishin' on a star
Follow where you are

I'm wishin'
I'm wishin'
I'm wishin'
I'm wishin' on a star, yeah

Yeah, I'm wishin'
I'm wishin' on the people who really dream
I'm wishin'




Wishin' on a star
To follow where you are

Overall Meaning

The song “Wishing on a Star” by Jay-Z featuring Gwen Dickey is a classic love song. The lyrics express the deep longing of a person who is missing their beloved. The singer is wishing on a star, on all the rainbows and on people who really dream, hoping that their loved one will return, and they will be together forever.


The chorus of the song is repeated, driving home the point that the singer is desperately wishing to be reunited with his lover. The lyric “And I'm hoping on all the days to come and go” is particularly poignant, as it expresses the singer’s desire to be with his beloved not just in the present but in the future as well.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of karma, with the line “And in the game of love, you reap what you sow.” This suggests that the singer may have done something to hurt his lover in the past, and now he is paying the price for it by missing her so much. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and longing that will resonate with anyone who has ever missed someone they loved deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm wishing on a star
I am hopeful about something that seems far away and unattainable


To follow where you are
I want to be where you are and have what you have


I'm wishing on a dream
I am idealistic and optimistic about my aspirations and goals


To follow what it means
To achieve the true essence and fulfillment of my dreams


And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
I seek beauty and optimism in everything around me


I wish on all the people who really dream
I have hope and faith in the people who strive for their dreams


And I'm wishin' on tomorrow praying he will come
I am hopeful that tomorrow will bring a positive change or outcome


And I'm wishing on all the loving we've ever done
I cherish and hope to preserve all the love that I have experienced and given


I never thought I'd see
I was not expecting or prepared for something to happen


A time when you would be
A time when you would not be in my life or present


So far away from home
So distant from your origin or starting point


So far away from me
So distant from me, physically or emotionally


Just think of all the moments that we've spent
Reflecting back on all the time we've shared together and the memories created


I just can't let you go for me, you were meant
I am holding on to you, as you are important and necessary to me


And I didn't mean to hurt you but I know
I regret any pain I may have caused you but I understand the consequences of my actions


That in the game of love, you reap what you sow
In relationships, you get back what you put in, whether it be positive or negative


I feel it's time we should make up, baby
I believe it is time for us to reconcile and forgive each other


I feel it's time for us to get back together
I think it is necessary for us to reunite and try again


Make the best of things
To make something positive out of the situation at hand


Oh baby, when we're together
When we are together, everything feels right and complete


Forever and ever, never
For an infinite amount of time and never ending


And I'm hoping on all the days to come and to go
I am optimistic and looking forward to the future, no matter what it may hold


And I'm hoping on all days of lovin' you so
I am hoping and wishing for all the days filled with love for you


Wishin' on a star
Continuing to hope for something that seems unattainable


Follow where you are, yes I am
I will always follow and seek you out, no matter where you are


I'm wishin' on the people who really dream
Putting faith in the people who have ambitious aspirations and goals


Wishin' on a star
Continuing to aspire and hope for something great


To follow where you are
To be with you and have what you have




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE RAE CALVIN

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