When You Wish Upon a Star
Mannheim Steamroller 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 song "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Mannheim Steamroller conveys a powerful message of hope and possibility. The lyrics speak of the innate gift that stars possess to make wishes come true. This gift is available to anyone who believes in themselves and has the courage to pursue their dreams, no matter how seemingly impossible they may appear. The song encourages listeners to have faith in their hearts, to not be afraid of dreaming big, and to know that fate is kind to those who passionately pursue the fulfillment of their deepest desires.


The lyrics beautifully capture the optimism and hope of humanity, reminding us that anything is possible if we have the courage to believe and pursue our dreams. The song acknowledges the importance of perseverance, reminding us that no request is too extreme if our hearts are in the right place. The reference to fate stepping in and seeing us through speaks to the idea that there is a higher power at work, one that will guide and support us in our journey towards our most cherished aspirations.


Line by Line Meaning

When a star is born
Stars possess gifts, such as the power to make wishes come true.


They possess a gift or two
Stars have special abilities or talents.


One of them is this
One of the special gifts that stars possess is the power to grant wishes.


They have the power to make a wish come true
Stars can grant the desires of those who make wishes on them.


When you wish upon a star
If you make a wish on a star...


Makes no difference who you are
...it doesn't matter who you are. Anyone can make a wish.


Anything your heart desires will come to you
Your truest desires will be fulfilled when you make a wish on a star.


If your heart is in your dream
If you are truly committed to your dream...


No request is too extreme
...there is no goal that is too difficult to achieve.


As dreamers do
Just like any person who has big dreams...


Fate is kind
...life has a way of helping those who remain committed to their dreams.


She brings to those who love
Fate brings fulfillment to those who wholeheartedly believe in their dreams.


The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Fate brings the joy of achieving long-held, deeply personal goals.


Like a bolt out of the blue
Achieving one's dreams can feel like a sudden, unexpected event.


Fate steps in and sees you through
Life has a way of aiding those who work hard, but fate also plays an important role.


When you wish upon a star
If you make a wish on a star...


Your dreams come true
...your deepest desires will become a reality.




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Comments from YouTube:

Ty William Nash

That last musical instrumental stanza...." when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true. "......, its so beautifully orchestrated it brings a nostalgic tear to my eye. It's so pretty, and it makes me remember my mother singing it to me when it came on television Sunday nights on The Wonderful World of Disney. What a time-capsule!

Keira Todd

<3 thanks for uploading this! My parents used to make me listen to this all the time to go to sleep ^^

isley todd

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Me right now about to go to sleep while listening to this😴😴😴😴

ToddSquadOfficial

Yes we did

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