When You Wish Upon a Star
Joe Loss & His Band Lyrics

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When a star is born
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

If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind

She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing

Like a bolt out of the blue
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
Anything your heart desires will come to you

If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do

Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through

When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Loss's "When You Wish" tell the story of how anyone, regardless of who they are, has the ability to make their dreams come true by simply wishing upon a star. The first verse talks about how a star possesses a gift to make wishes come true, and how it is within anyone's power to do so. The chorus then reminds us that when you wish upon a star, everything your heart desires will come to you. And if someone's heart is truly dedicated to their dream, no request is too extreme.

The second verse talks about how fate is kind and will see people through when they wish upon a star. She brings people the sweet fulfillment of their secret longings, and can deliver their dreams, seemingly out of nowhere. The bridge then reiterates the chorus and reminds us that anything is possible when we truly believe in our dreams and make a wish upon a star.

The message of this song is a timeless one, and its lyrics continue to resonate with people of all ages. It is a reminder to never give up on our dreams and to always keep searching for ways to make them come true. The song's simple yet powerful lyrics have been covered by many artists over the years, and it continues to be a popular choice for weddings, graduations, and other special events.

Line by Line Meaning

When a star is born
When a new star appears in the sky

They possess a gift or two
Stars have special qualities

One of them is this
One of their qualities is the ability to grant wishes

They have the power to make a wish come true
Stars can make your dreams come true

When you wish upon a star
If you make a wish to a star

Makes no difference who you are
It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from

Anything your heart desires will come to you
Your deepest desires will be fulfilled

If your heart is in your dream
If you truly desire something

No request is too extreme
No wish is too difficult for a star to grant

As dreamers do
Just like people who dream

Fate is kind
The universe is benevolent and wants to help you